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Ravvivando

Faust · 1999

56 min · 12 tracks · Krautrock

Experimental soundscapes merge with rhythmic complexity, creating a cerebral yet accessible journey through sonic textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Ein Neuer Tag — Opening the album, this track introduces listeners to the blend of organic instrumentation and electronic elements that define Ravvivando, setting a transformative tone.
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    Apokalypse — With its haunting melody and intricate arrangements, this track exemplifies the darker themes present in the album while showcasing Faust's ability to evoke emotion through sound.
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    Livin' Tokyo — This extended piece encapsulates the album's exploratory spirit, taking listeners on an immersive journey that balances improvisation with structured composition.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound explorations
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • for late-night immersion
  • engaging headphone detail discovery

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Ravvivando is Faust's fifth studio album, released in 1999, following their 1994 comeback album, Rien. At this point, the band was reestablishing its presence in the avant-garde music scene after a lengthy hiatus, experimenting with new digital techniques while retaining their signature Krautrock essence.
Stylistic neighbors
Can· Neu!· Amon Düül II
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Take Care

    The lyrics shift from personal reflection to broader societal commentary without losing an intimate tone.

    This transition highlights the duality of individual experience against a backdrop of larger existential concerns.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ein Neuer Tag 4:17
  • 2 Carousel II 2:44
  • 3 Wir Brauchen Dich #6 7:22
  • 4 Four Plus Seven Means Eleven 7:06
  • 5 Take Care 4:08
  • 6 Spiel 0:40
  • 7 Dr' Hansl 1:30
  • 8 Apokalypse 4:29
  • 9 D. I. G. 5:28
  • 10 Du Weißt Schon 2:43
  • 11 Livin' Tokyo 8:42
  • 12 T-Électronique 6:51

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