Art Rock Show – Karmakanic – Transmutation (Week 35)

Karmakanic is een progressieve rockband uit Zweden, opgericht in 2002 door bassist Jonas Reingold (bekend van The Flower Kings). Naast Reingold hebben verschillende topmuzikanten uit de Scandinavische progscene bijgedragen, waardoor Karmakanic vaak wordt gezien als een soort “supergroep”.
Graham Thomas van TPA (The Progressive Aspect): “So what makes this album so special? Well, in the first place, Jonas Reingold’s songwriting has blossomed in terms of melody and tunefulness. The songs are laden with memorable hooks, soaring verses and lush choruses. Whether he is writing shorter snappier songs or extended epics, his attention to detail is meticulous, and the melodic sweep of the album never falters. He has been working towards this end for a few albums now, but Transmutation sees him eclipse his previous work, resulting in the best Karmakanic album yet.… Read more...