The Doors, Queens Of The Stone Age, Jefferson Airplane, Alice in Chains
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"Always just that little bit of an enigma, Karn8 have once again laid down some great tracks, all 13 of them actually. This album is very laid back and chilled affair that is getting damn close to perfecting their female fronted Bluesy Goth Rock. Kirst's voice has a very sensual edge and works just as well when she is lilting a refrain as it does when she is adding a bit of power and passion. Being a three piece the sound is kept clean and crisp. Bones's single guitar work and Leigh's balanced drumming, working to compliment both the vocals and the lyrics..." - Phoenix @ Devolutionmag
"Of All The Strange Things is an excellent display of gritty rock music and it's impossible to put a finger on anything bad here. Where it succeeds most prominently is in the tone and character of just about every song. Close your eyes and you'll find yourself lying on your back in a rye field, sipping a glass of bourbon, reminiscing about the good old days. Much of this owes to Kirst's sexy, Southern-tinged vocal performance, which gives the album its sleazy, laid back attitude. So pull out a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes if you like, slide this disc in and let yourself be seduced by the sly provocateur that is Karn8." - Aleksi @ Rockfreaks.net
"Just like Jack Daniels, this song oozes with cool mellow riffs and a laid back foot-tapping rhythm. So crack out the bourbon as Karn8 have just given you the soundtrack to the end of the day" - Chris @ Substock
"The band derive their influences from 60s Led Zeppelin, to the grunge of Alice in Chains, all the time managing to keep a sense of their own identity. Combine that with The Doors and you begin to understand the essence of Of All The Strange Things" - Joseph Kusionowicz @ Reading Post
" Running Free and Old No.7 conjure up images of rugged denim and empty whiskey bottles. Certainly anyone considering a road trip across America should make room for this disc in their luggage." - Warwick Payne @ The Hampshire Chronicle
Formed in 2002 in Hampshire, England. Karn8 started out as heavy dirty rock, influenced at the time by bands such as Marilyn Manson, Alice in Chains and Queen Adreena. Their sound has somewhat evolved and mellowed over the years to incorporate a blues twist and capture the essence of bands such as Queens of the Stone Age and The Doors.
Following the departure of Keyboardist Kinghorn in 2006 the groups ever changing line up has now settled with the simplicity of a three piece, Leigh on drums, Bones on guitars and Kirst taking vocals and centre stage. The new sound captures both the warmth of retro acts such as Jefferson Airplane to the edginess of modern day rock.
I saw you back when you supported Seasons End at the Coventry Jail house. Then we saw you again when you came back with Spit like this. My boyfriend and I brought your EP and have been fans ever since. :)
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