Atavismo Premiere New Video for “Kraken”
Oh man, you know who really likes Atavismo? Me. I do. I was more than happy to get on board with the Algeciras trio when they released their debut album, Desintegración (review here), digitally and on limited CD through Not on Label Records, and I feel no differently about the thing now that it’s been picked up and released on vinyl by Temple of Torturous?. Its four songs are a gorgeous and lush wash of intricate and immersive high order heavy psychedelia, the three-piece of Jose “Poti” Moreno (ex-Viaje a 800), bassist/backing vocalist Mateo and drummer/backing vocalist Sandri Pow diving deep into expansive atmospherics and bringing memorable songs along with them. Just four cuts, but 37 minutes across its full span, Desintegración was and is a gem for anyone who’s thus far managed to discover it.
Accordingly, when the chance to premiere the video for “Kraken” — the shortest of the album’s tracks at a little less than seven minutes — came my way, I jumped on it, more than happy to have the chance to rant again about how engrossing I think they are. Desintegración quickly became one of my most listened to albums of 2014, and in following the initial sprawl of “Blazava,” “Kraken”‘s earthier take was a big part of the reason why. Poti‘s vocals act as a grounding force to balance the laid back roll, and like “Oceanica,” which follows in somewhat more experimental fashion, the song has a definite beach-time feel to its sun-baked psychedelics, too close to the ocean to be desert rock but still digging its toes into sand one way or another. The melodicism never leaves the fore, and subtle krautrock touches give a sense of underlying complexity. They can go as prog as they want — and they do move further in that direction on closer “Meeh” — I’ll just keep my fingers crossed they don’t give up the tonal warmth of Desintegración in the process.
The video is a pretty straightforward performance clip — you’ll note the live keys, turning the trio into a four-piece — but it gives a sense of the peaceful vibes Atavismo elicit, and for that I’ll take it. Only 300 copies of the vinyl were pressed, and they seem to be gone already, but maybe if you ask nice they’ll do another pressing. In the meantime, I hear the band are working on writing for their sophomore album, due in 2016. One to watch for.
Clip for “Kraken” follows, with some PR wire info after. Enjoy:
Atavismo, “Kraken” official video
Algeciras, Spain-based experimental space rock collective, ATAVISMO, will release their Desintegración debut Via Temple Of Torturous this June. Featuring within their ranks former members of Viaje a 800 and Mind!, ATAVISMO’s compositions are sprawling and consuming; echoing and hypnotic recalling the cosmic, jam-laden plumage of bands like Earthless, Motorpsycho, Wand and Dead Meadow.
Initially released on CD last year on Not On Label Records, ATAVISMO’s Desintegración will be given the vinyl treatment via Temple Of Torturous on June 16, 2015 and come in a gorgeous gatefold packaging limited to 300 copies.
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