Karate

jackhammer · 05-22-2009, 02:03 PM

An Indie Rock band from Boston that sometimes used Jazz lines in their music. The lyrics were usually more spoken but this adds a simple but effective dimension. Capable of melodies of simple elegance this could appeal to many fans and it should do. They sadly split in 2005.

PM's available.

Bulldog · 05-23-2009, 08:26 AM

Sounds interesting, judging by the video there. If it's no bother I wouldn't exactly mind a PM

I've got an album you might like as well, so I'll up it for my side of the bargain.

sidewinder · 05-23-2009, 02:56 PM

I enjoyed that song quite a bit, it's right up my alley. I'd be interested in hearing the album you consider the best or best starting point.

jackhammer · 05-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Funnyily enough I was going to bump this thread as I think they should be heard more! I have sent you two- both superb.

sidewinder · 05-23-2009, 03:12 PM

I said thanks in PM already but just so others don't think we're unappreciative a-holes...thanks again.

Bulldog · 05-24-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Funnyily enough I was going to bump this thread as I think they should be heard more!

Agreed.

I've just got to the end of their Unsolved album and I've gotta say, it's absolutely immense. Can't quite pick out favourites yet as this is my first listen, but more members definitely need to hear this.

jackhammer · 05-24-2009, 01:49 PM

Glad your liking it even if it's just the two of us! For a three piece they certainly fill the soundscape well.

Bulldog · 05-24-2009, 01:54 PM

I just love how they manage to keep that laid back kind of vibe without the music getting boring, which happens all too easily if you're gunning for that in a rock band format. The album's a real success as a genre hybrid. I'll be sure to give the other one a spin soonish.

sidewinder · 05-24-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Agreed.

I've just got to the end of their Unsolved album and I've gotta say, it's absolutely immense. Can't quite pick out favourites yet as this is my first listen, but more members definitely need to hear this.

I listened to it yesterday and I agree it's really good. Stand-out tracks for me were "Sever" and "One Less Blues". However I was kind of in an upbeat mood and it was a sunny day, and the album didn't suit it too well. It kind of saddened me, but that can be the case with any number of great albums...so it's not a negative at all. It might be more of an evening album.

Rubber · 05-24-2009, 02:33 PM

I would very much appreciate a PM.

05-22-2009, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Karate An Indie Rock band from Boston that sometimes used Jazz lines in their music. The lyrics were usually more spoken but this adds a simple but effective dimension. Capable of melodies of simple elegance this could appeal to many fans and it should do. They sadly split in 2005. PM's available. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-23-2009, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I enjoyed that song quite a bit, it's right up my alley. I'd be interested in hearing the album you consider the best or best starting point. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-23-2009, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Funnyily enough I was going to bump this thread as I think they should be heard more! I have sent you two- both superb. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-23-2009, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I said thanks in PM already but just so others don't think we're unappreciative a-holes...thanks again. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-24-2009, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Glad your liking it even if it's just the two of us! For a three piece they certainly fill the soundscape well. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-23-2009, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Sounds interesting, judging by the video there. If it's no bother I wouldn't exactly mind a PM I've got an album you might like as well, so I'll up it for my side of the bargain.

05-24-2009, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I just love how they manage to keep that laid back kind of vibe without the music getting boring, which happens all too easily if you're gunning for that in a rock band format. The album's a real success as a genre hybrid. I'll be sure to give the other one a spin soonish.

05-24-2009, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rubber sidewalks Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Novi Posts: 401	I would very much appreciate a PM. __________________ and we stayed, sixteen.