Chris Skinner

An exciting and interesting album which kicks beautifully into life with the explosive 'midnight sun' showcasing the vocal and production talent of the artist. The second track 'zone out' is steeped in peculiar grunge and metal sounds and is altogether much more aggressive, showing a different side to the band than the album opener. The electric beat of 'The boiler room' is a welcome change of pace and the contrast in styles between the track is highlighted again. The sound is reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails and other such industrial electro/rock bands and continues into track 4 'Dark flow'. Finally the album finisher Twins, is a much more commercial offering that seems slightly out of place amongst the more aggressive tones of the rest of the record. Certainly an exhibition of well played, well written, progressive rock/metal and well worth a download and a listen.

From the slow melodic ambience of the opening track "Summing the parts", through the unexpected folk-influenced "Voyager" and on to the jazz stylings of "No right to complain" and the all out riffage of "Flip side", Karmafish's first solo release "All these voices" is a progressive rock tour de force. The uncountable number of different techniques, sounds and influences are extraordinary and highlights the talent of the artist as an alternative songwriter.

At times the vocals could perhaps do with being a little less distorted, as when combined with a higher backing melody in the chorus of the aforementioned "Flip Side", they stand out and raise themselves out of the sonic rumble that at times they are lost in on other tracks. The singer has a Brian Ferry/David Bowie/Ian Curtis echo to his voice which adds a melancholy feeling to tracks which are essentially light-hearted in their overall style - for example track 9, "Whiskey Girl" - and only helps to ensure that the tracks are both encapsulating and interesting.

A fine effort that establishes a definite sound to the artists repertoire and hints of possibly far greater things to come in the future. I look forward to hearning more.