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Almost Alive

by Jav Rivera

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1.
Evol 02:08
(instrumental)
2.
Before 03:54
Before I wish I could feel your face I wish I could steal you away I wish we could meet today I try to go up When I can't be down I wish you knew me Before I got all fucked I wish I could leave this place I wish I could find a way I wish we could meet today I try to get by When I lose control I wish you knew me Before I got all fucked I wish you knew me Before I got all fucked
3.
Nevermind My Mind Don’t say I’m kind Don’t come inside Don’t wait in line Nevermind my mind Don’t shine a light Don’t put aside Don’t wait for signs Nevermind your mind Don’t say I might Don’t feel obliged Don’t wait to find Nevermind my mind
4.
Thoughts I Fight I don't want to lose my chance To make you understand my mind The words I write The thoughts I fight The dreams I strive I don't want to lose my chance To find another place to hide
5.
Unafraid 03:23
Unafraid I've not the answer I've not the answer I've not the answer I'm not out to hurt anyone I'm just a trial I'm just a trial I'm just a child Unafraid of mistakes Made to learn my way
6.
The Missing Pulse I'm too weak to be warm I miss the body next to me I miss the pulse in her If I don't have a home Then I'd rather be cold I'm too sad to be half I miss the life inside of her I miss the father in me If I don't have a child Then I'd rather be cold
7.
Convenient Love Don't you want someone to hold? Don't you want someone normal? Don't you want convenience? Don't you want someone hopeful? Don't you want someone to mold?
8.
Love Tune 02:56
Love Tune Love, I love you And I know You don’t know love Love, I dream of you And I know You don’t sleep with me Love, I wait for you And I know You don’t stop for me Love, I love you And I know You don’t know love
9.
When I Wake 03:19
When I Wake I hope when I wake I'll be in a dream I hope when I wake I'll be asleep And I hope And I hope And I hope I hope when I die I'll be in a calm I hope when I die I'll be unalarmed And I hope And I hope And I hope Because I'm almost alive And I'm dead inside So I hope And I hope And I hope
10.
Noncitizen 04:21
Noncitizen There’s nothing I wouldn’t do To keep you in the room So when you coming back? I’m waiting and all alone And laws be damned So when you coming back? There’s no one I wouldn’t face To keep you in the States So when you coming back?
11.
Singular 03:56
Singular There's no one to join me When I walk around There's no one to hold me When I fall apart Like I don't fit in Like I don't fit in Like I don't fit in There's no one to find me When I hide inside
12.
Anymore 04:49
Anymore There's no way you could know That I don't know why It's just that way That I can't wait Anymore There's no day you could hold And hide in your mind It's just a day That I can't save Anymore There's no way you could know That I don't want life It's just a waste That I can't face Anymore

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After his first three albums (released under Tino Ghost) Jav Rivera established his unique blend of psychedelia and folk-rock. Like fusing José González with Pink Floyd, Jav combines heartfelt folk with experimental production. His 2013 album Almost Alive maintains the ethereal sound of which Jav has made his reputation, as well as further exploration of a song’s structure and emotional heart.

The album’s themes focus on the darker experiences Jav has struggled with including death, seclusion, depression, and a general reevaluation of life, goals, and dreams.

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released November 12, 2013

Produced, written, and performed by Jav Rivera
Recorded and mixed by Jacob Singer at 2nd Floor Basement
Mastered by Jeff Root at The Root Cellar

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Jav Rivera Boiling Springs, South Carolina

Jav Rivera has been writing music since the mid-90s and began his recording career when he was hired to compose music for films. He has been described as a modern blend of a 1970s singer/songwriter. Categorized as alternative, there are echoes of dream-pop, progressive rock, folk, and blues. Like fusing Junip with Pink Floyd, Jav combines heartfelt folk with experimental production. ... more

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