I have reviewed a lot of music from Karney over the years. She consistently puts out strong stuff. This disc continues that trend. This has a nice blend of sounds ranging from roots music to hard rock, psychedelia and prog. It’s almost more of an EP than album. It runs about 36 minutes, but three of the songs are actually alternate mixes of other songs on the disc. All that said, I really like this. It’s an excellent set.
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Track by Track Review
One True Song
There is some cool roots music sound built into this beast. The track gives me some minor Beatles and Led Zeppelin vibes in some ways. I love the vocal hooks, and the guitar solo is so tasty.
Gave My Guitar Away
This is a rocking electric guitar based tune. It has some classy sounds and hooks. This thing is really strong with some soaring moments.
Suspended
There is more of that bluesy rock thing here, but it also gets some great almost proggy elements over the top. It’s all class. The guitar solo section is absolutely magical. It drops to a mellower movement after that part.
Freedom Summer
Here we find ourselves in more of a folk meets country mode. It’s another strong piece of music. It gets very powerful and evocative.
Out Of Body 2025
As good as everything to this point has been, this thing really elevates it. There is a rocking psychedelic vibe, completely with sitar. The vocals bring their own type of magic, and the whole thing just soars. This might be my favorite song from Karney ever. It’s just so strong. That Led Zeppelin reference shows up here at times, In particular it makes me think of “Kashmir.” There is some smoking hot guitar soloing, too.
Eos
Progressive rock, funk and psychedelia all seem to merge on this number. It has a nice balance between mellower and more rocking zones.
Gave My Guitar Away (acoustic version)
Truth in advertising, this is just what it says it is. While I prefer the other version, this one works well. The guitar solo is still electrified.
Freedom Summer (acoustic version)
This isn’t as big a change from the other version as the last track was from its alternate. I like this version fine, but I do prefer the other one.
One True Song (acoustic version)
I think this number might lose a little in this arrangement, but not much. It’s still a strong tune.
