Faust - Ravvivando (12 tracks) +Album Reviews

Absolute return to form

Adam Naworal | Florida USA | 06/27/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, Faust have done it again. After getting their debut album, I felt like getting their latest. I wasn't disappointed whatsoever. True, Faust are taking a more industrial-improv path, but it's the same great krautrockers. it's also not as boring as, say, Popol Vuh or Amon Duul II can be."

The new faust

john knight | oberlin ohio | 12/01/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A reviewer here says this is the first new studio recording by faust in 25 years. Well, it ain't. They made two "new" albums before this - Rein and You Know Faust. However, this is the first Faust album without Jean-Herve Peron. For many people, Peron was the "soul" of Faust, and when I found out that he was kicked out of the band, I expected that Faust without him would be worthless. And in a way, they are - that is, if you are looking for some "good ol' Faust" you are going to be disapointed with this album. This album is very 90's, very contemporary. The band, which now consists of only two original members and some new guys, rip off other Krautrock bands and emulate some modern types of music to create this album. Musically, it is loud, slow, and very drone-y. I heard somewhere that Faust is trying to make music that sounds like a river. I think that is a good anology. The sounds on this album slowly engulf the listener and carry them along. I like this album a lot, but it takes a while to get used to. Jean-Herve may be gone, but Faust can still cut it."

Back on Top

A. Dutkiewicz | 04/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"An absolutely superb album with not a dull nannosecond from start to finish. Faust have once again found their feet returning to top form, and whilst their musical textures are not as before, the deconstruction and reconstruction techniques are still much in evidence. The earlier 1990's releases, whilst still excellent albums, had the feel of a band trying to rediscover it's direction. This release marks the end of any such doubts and links the customary driving rhythms with the usual sublime melodies in a way not previously found since the Faust IV album. Without any doubt, the best album by any artist for some years....Essential!!!"

Less Pythonesque musical humour, more apocalyptica

A. Dutkiewicz | Norwood, South Australia Australia | 10/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In the early 1970s Faust were like a German version of Monty Python playing subversive, experimental electronic rock music. Lots of moods and dynamics, often in each track.Of all Faust's early work, So Far is the one to get. While other albums are full of experimentation and wit, that one is the complete package - the mindboggling standard is maintained throughout. And that same strength of purpose and commitment emerges again with this disc.Simply put, Ravivvando moves the cosmos. I can't quite say rock because one associates that with electric guitars, and this is rather more a relentless lava flow of molten gold and firey electronic noises and cool dark slurry. It's very heavy in places, true to earlier Faust in tracks like "Mamie is blue" ... there are a few smatterings of lyrics which really only add glitter and colour to the dense and Gothic (in the sense of horror film) sonic assault.

Be brave and take the plunge. A darkened room might be too much but a good window onto some wind-tossed greenery and nature outside helps. See if you connect like I did."

Faust - 'Ravvivando' (Klangbad) German import release

Mike Reed | USA | 12/22/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'll give it a 4 1/2 star rating.In my opinion,this '99 comeback CD is 'in a way' a follow-up to their 'IV' lp.Yes,it's THAT good.I've heard 'Ravvivando' is way better than their previous two CD efforts,'Rien'('95) and 'You Know Faust'('97).A darn good modern day kraut title that's a must-have for any and all fans of this genre.Two original members present,drummer Zappi Werner Diermaier and organ player Hans Joachim Irmler.Liked all twelve cuts but the tracks I thought carried their own were the spiritual "Du Weibt Schon","Apokalypse"(sort of reminded me of Flying Saucer Attack),"Dr.Hansl" and the Neu!-ish "T-Electronique".I'm not sure,but I think Faust just may've retired for good fairly recent.That's a shame 'cause I always wanted to see them when they toured the states a couple of times,like they did in the middle-late '90's.Long live Faust!"

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