Summary from 2 ratings
On Wavelength, fans have rated Ativin's catalog across 2 albums from 2 opinions, with an overall average of 5.8/10. The top-rated Ativin album is Interiors (2002) with a 6.0/10 average from 1 rating, followed by Night Mute. The discography on Wavelength spans 2002 to 2004.
Interiors
“Ativin, welcome back. Four years ago, when you bid us adieu, perhaps not too many people noticed or cared-- but those of us who did shook our heads and heaved a heavy, regretful sigh. We knew your time had come; it was obvious. Math-rock was on the inevitable slide, especially heavy instrumental math-rock like yours. Too few ideas, too many bands, drawing upon too few sources. So you got out while”
Night Mute
“Assuming the band signs off on its press materials, *Night Mute* is Ativin's "exploration into the themes of death, hopelessness and fear." Unfortunately, it sounds more like an exploration into an afternoon nap. Which is a shame: Before calling it quits in 1998, the bassless, mostly instrumental trio raised the bar for mysterious post-Slint math-rock, with gorgeous, swirly guitar interplay floati”
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