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FISH KARMA
"THE THEORY OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES RECORDS
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Ozgur Cokyuce
Fish Karma which is active since the
early 90’s has released “The Theory Of Intelligent Design” through
the Alternative Tentacles label.Fish Karma is the name of a
one-person artist who succesfully combines folk-rock with punk
rock angst.This artist,whose real name is Terry Owen,released
several independent albums after his days in University of Arizona
and worked with artists such as Mojo Nixon and
Jello Biafra. Fish Karma was on
hold between 1995 and 1998, but made a good comeback with the
album “The
Dangerous Playground” in 1998, on which he collaborated
with
Andy Young. 2001's
Lunch with the Devil followed it
and put one of his best efforts with 2006's
Theory of Intelligent Design on
Alternative Tenacles.
Fish Karma this time plugs in for The
Theory of Intelligent Design.The previous albums were acoustic
generally. Garage rock,humor,folk rock and also punk rock is
beatifully combined here. Of course there are some acoustic songs
like "Blessed Time and "Moving to New Jersey" which is where Fish
Karma is very good at and really powerful but the album gives also
the possibility to hear some political songs including subjects
like religion and violence in its lyrics.One minute & the opener
"Fifty Caliber Christ" and I Begged God to Kill Me" are album’s
two shining stars. There's a final hidden song in the album that
is not listed on the cover and be sure that you do not want to
miss it. Some might say that Fish Karma’s music is weird at times
but weird is good.It’s amusing and if you can feel it through the
music and the lyrics,no need to ask for more. There was not a
superb and true choice than
Biafra's Alternative Tentacles
for this release and Fish Karma did it.
Lean back,close your eyes and enjoy
all the 15 tracks…It will be a quality time spending than a waste
of time;)
Ozgur Cokyuce
Bands interested in getting reviewed
can send material to
Ozgur Cokyuce
19 Mayis Mah.Gunesli Sok.Inta 2 Apt.A Blok D:13
Kazasker - Istanbul - Turkey
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