On German Water, the debut album from Indiana instrumental trio Ativin, the band extrapolates the intelligent heaviness found on its Pills Vs. Planes EP and compliments it with a brilliant handle on composition and musicianship. The result: an truly excellent album that satisfies cerebral and physical sonic cravings. The explosive dynamic between loud and soft is still an integral part of Ativin's methodology, but on German Water, volume changes are utilized more as elements of a song/sound ...   [ read more ]

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Ativin's second full-length and first in 2 1/2 years is one ass-kicker of a record. Dan Burton and Chris Carothers have that rare chemistry which makes one question any auteurist theories, and in their stead seek out the magic that can come only with the process of collaboration. On "Interiors," we get to watch as Ativin learns and utters new languages, then reminisces with old. Yes, there are driving rock songs that have that signature Ativin groove, but they also have the more atmospheric moments which c...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. At the core of the genius that is Ativin lies a passion so subservient to our every need and still so deviant of our expectations that we can only quake in their audience and swell where it matters. Organic rock music for streetkids and bookworms. CD IS NOW OUT OF PRINT.

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