In:Aviate - 1985

[hockeyguitar99]

In:Aviate - 1985
Record Label: Rise Recods
Release Date: October 14, 2008

In:Aviate don’t seem to fit in. On a record label with a huge number of metalcore superstar wannabes and one better-than-most pop-punk band, they seem to be overlooked solely due to the company that they keep. They’ve been compared to progressive rock mainstays Circa Survive, which is no small compliment. They take the best parts of Circa Survive’s sound and polish up the poorer qualities to create a record that Anthony Green and company haven’t pulled off quite yet.

The album opens with a declaration of their diversity and talents. “In The End,” an entirely instrumentally opener, displays progressive rock and metal influences. Neither influence is abrasive enough to truly drive the song. The second track is where the lead vocalist, Ryan Randall, gets his opportunity to display diversity, switching between high and low pitches, as well as belting out a few screams while he’s at it.

Lyrically and conceptually, the album borrows the idea from the classic novel 1984. Based off of a feeling of helplessness, the fact that we have little control over our lives is one that is easy for the listener to connect with. A big display of this is on the second track “Redefining Automation." The line “I sold my soul for a bit of certainty/Then I spent it all buying into your beliefs” stands out in the track because of how well it follows the album's core idea.

The first time I finished this album, I was satisfied, but not necessarily impressed. Many listens later, I finish the album with a smile on my face and the knowledge that this is one of the better progressive rock records I’ve heard and one of the best new bands I’ve heard. If these guys play their cards right and if they get the tours, they have the sound and they could be huge.

Saosin; Circa Survive
myspace.com/inaviate (http://www.myspace.com/inaviate)

[WhoSaidThat?]

Good review, Brad. Might check this one out, actually.

[hockeyguitar99]

If anyone is wondering why the score for Circa's record On Letting Go got a higher score than this, it's because I have made my scoring a bit harsher.

[hockeyguitar99]

Good review, Brad. Might check this one out, actually.
I'd recommended it. It's really a good record.

[WhoSaidThat?]

I'd recommended it. It's really a good record.
Cool. I like your reviews, man.

[hockeyguitar99]

Cool. I like your reviews, man.
Thank you!

[WhoSaidThat?]

Thank you!
No prob.

[circatbs]

Good review man. This is a real good CD, Rise really needs to promote these guys more.

[hockeyguitar99]

Good review man. This is a real good CD, Rise really needs to promote these guys more.
I wish these guys would get on a credible label. Rise gets some much crap, and they are going to get grouped in with the shit, and it's not fair to a great band.

[circatbs]

I wish these guys would get on a credible label. Rise gets some much crap, and they are going to get grouped in with the shit, and it's not fair to a great band.
I agree. Rise has some pretty good bands, but some that are absolutely terrible. (Breathe Carolina? WTF!?). I think they would do really well on a label like Equal Vision or something.

[hockeyguitar99]

I agree. Rise has some pretty good bands, but some that are absolutely terrible. (Breathe Carolina? WTF!?). I think they would do really well on a label like Equal Vision or something.
I was just going to say that, but they just signed Closure In Moscow so they probably don't need another up and coming prog rock act.

[LongDistanceDrunk]

I wish these guys would get on a credible label. Rise gets some much crap, and they are going to get grouped in with the shit, and it's not fair to a great band.
Thanks for the review. Holy fuck this band is great. I have never heard a Rise Records band worth listening to besides TYGB. I still haven't decided if this is better or worse or too similar to Circa Survive but this band need to get the fuck off of Rise Records.

[fakeplastictree]

great record. this band isn't getting the enough credit.

[bonefacekillah]

great review. more people need to get into this band.

[B.J]

I saw this band and photographed them about a month ago when they were on tour with Ivoryline.
Ive listened to their EP aswell as the new record. I love it. Not only are they amazing performers , but they are the nicest most down to earth band I have ever met.
I recommend you listen to the older CD aswell as the new one.
I hate how they dont get reconized like they should & deserve. Hopefully 2009 will bring them even more success. because they dont just write music to write it. It has a lot of meaning behind it. And Ryan's voice is amazing.:wave:

[Iwudstilldie4u]

Not good live, but after this review I'll give them another chance

[hockeyguitar99]

Not good live, but after this review I'll give them another chance
Never seen them live, so I can't vouch for that. I think they sound great on record though. :shrug:

[seanthethief]

SUP IN AVIATE, I see you homies in 8 days. Be prepared.

[Klatzke]

"And The World Will Know" is my favorite song from this album, and probably one of my favorite songs from last year.

[more heart]

"And The World Will Know" is my favorite song from this album, and probably one of my favorite songs from last year.
that's one of my favorite songs off that record too. well, that and awake.

[cereal4life]

Didn't thjese dudes used to be on SolidState?

This is a nice, succinct review, well done. I'm going to check this out!

[hockeyguitar99]

Didn't thjese dudes used to be on SolidState?

This is a nice, succinct review, well done. I'm going to check this out!
No, they didn't. Or at least not as far as I know.

And thanks!

[batmannj]

I wish these guys would get on a credible label. Rise gets some much crap, and they are going to get grouped in with the shit, and it's not fair to a great band.

i liked the review man, and to be honest, i actually like a lot of rise bands. its just that this one is not much like the rest at all.

[HometownHero]

This band is great

[abellaw]

I am a total sucker for rise bands so i wont comment on the label. But this band is definately very different from the other bands on the label.

I really like the way this band sounds and i look forward to seeing where this band goes in the future, as there was a big progression from the EP to the 1985>

[lamensterms]

"On a record label with a huge number of metalcore superstar wannabes and one better-than-most pop-punk band,"

do you mean Small Towns Burn a Little Slower abbout the pop-punk band? if not.... then who?

decent record. i like the vocals, lyrics and the music is ok... though it seems a little "light". it lacks weight, i dont know how else to describe it. it would be a result of the production though ey.

[hockeyguitar99]

"On a record label with a huge number of metalcore superstar wannabes and one better-than-most pop-punk band,"

do you mean Small Towns Burn a Little Slower abbout the pop-punk band? if not.... then who?

decent record. i like the vocals, lyrics and the music is ok... though it seems a little "light". it lacks weight, i dont know how else to describe it. it would be a result of the production though ey.
The Years Gone By

[Dymytry Vance]

I love this album. Nice review by the way. Short and sweet. Instead of those long ass reviews (see the 2nd Brand New album) that feel the need to shred out opinions on every song and give me lyrics from every song on the album.

[phillycheese37]

I actually enjoy Rise's music (with the exception of maybe breathe carolina), and that's ho I found these guys. I think I'll get into them more.