Accolades for Self Titled
Comparisons to the now defunct Kyuss and Monster Magnet are inevitable here. However, Karma to Burn's stoner rock is equally as memorable. In their instrumental moments the comparisons may be justified. However, the groove of the music is of an entirely different kind. Originally devised as an instrumental record, there is no doubt that without the vocals the record could have overshadowed the efforts of others. "6", "8", and "13" exhibit a knowledge of musical design that, in its best moments, outshines Monster Magnet and even Kyuss. Rarely does music alone satisfy every wish of the listener, but Karma to Burn's groove rises further and further above the surface with every listen. Once the groove is discovered, this masterpiece is almost untouchable. Get high on the music alone, relish in the stentorian tones of Baka.
Karma to Burn, who follows the heritage from Sabbath in an excellent way, know how to make heavy, ball-breaking rock. It's groovy, technical, dirty, sludgy and delicious! The guys dare to be retro, but at the same time they add new elements to the sludge/stoner-rock genre. They make cool tunes and behave like they invented this kind of music. A magnificent record you definitely should check out!
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