Year : 2022 Style : Hard Rock Country : United Kingdom Audio : 320 kbps + scans Size : 76 mb
Bio:
Dirty, Sweet, Rock N' Roll from London, UK.Forming a band during a global pandemic is never easy, but nothing was going to stop The Karma Effect from getting together in the studio and writing what frontman Henry Gottelier describes as “a 21st century take on the Blues infused vintage Rock ’n’ Roll sound”. Drawing influence from the iconic sound of 70s Rock, channelling bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, whilst adding a chaser of swagger from artists across the pond such as Aerosmith and The Black Crowes, The Karma Effect seamlessly combine the two resulting in an exciting and fresh sound the world is craving.The band’s debut album will land in Spring 2022.
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Current single “Steal Your Heart” kicks off proceedings and immediately sets their stall out in delivering an Aerosmith-like swaggering stomp that certainly gets this particular party started in style.The Black Crowes-esque funky flavoured “Doubt She’s Coming Back” fully utilizes the fine rhythm section of Liam Quinn on bass and Ash Powell’s drums and really should be destined to become a live favourite. “Mercy” follows in quality fashion in all its Bad Company glory, before “Stand” begins with a Faces type twinkling intro and then transforms into a gospel infused powerhouse of a song complete with fine Scott Emmins keyboards and a glorious vocal from singer Henry Gottelier.
Year : 2024 Style : Hard Rock Country : United Kingdom Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 92 mb
Bio:
Dirty, Sweet, Rock N' Roll from London, UK.Forming a band during a global pandemic is never easy, but nothing was going to stop The Karma Effect from getting together in the studio and writing what frontman Henry Gottelier describes as “a 21st century take on the Blues infused vintage Rock ’n’ Roll sound”. Drawing influence from the iconic sound of 70s Rock, channelling bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, whilst adding a chaser of swagger from artists across the pond such as Aerosmith and The Black Crowes, The Karma Effect seamlessly combine the two resulting in an exciting and fresh sound the world is craving.The band’s debut album will land in Spring 2022.
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‘Promised Land’ is due for release on 3rd May 2024 via Earache Records.The Karma Effect are set to release their second album “Promised Land” on May 3rd. Recorded at MRC Studios and The Hive Studios, both outside London, with Michael Charman. ‘Promised Land’ boasts 10 tracks that will leave listeners in no doubt that this band means business.The album kicks off with the superb “Livin’ It Up”, what an opener, the harmony vocal intro and leg kicking vibe really whets the appetite for what is to come “Livin’ It Up” will get you singing at the top of your voices and smiling like you’ve won the lottery.“See You Again” follows and this time there’s a Honky Tonk swagger that reminds me of early Whitesnake, especially the Boogie Woogie piano playing as Seb Emmins raises the quality level up a notch. The catchy “Wild Honey” is next, Henry Gottelier leaving us in no doubt that he has a voice to match the best out there. The song will have you nodding your head along to the hip shaking chorus. If you like The Black Crowes, then you’ll love this one.Ash Powell’s thumping drums on “All Night Long” gives the track such an urgent atmosphere, Stunning guitar work from Robbie Clake and Gottelier combine to turn this number into something rather special.Ballad time next (get those lighters ready) with the beautiful “Still Falling For You”. With a song of this quality the band have shown just how far they’ve developed their craft since their debut album. This track is so heartwarming and perfect. Ideal for staring into a loved one’s eyes.We step up a gear now (if that is even possible) with the title track “Promised Land”. Opening with the most amazing guitar riff, I mean wow…no, I mean WOW!!! “Promised Land” is Foreigner, “Promised Land” is The Black Crowes, “Promised Land” is the most amazing 3:37of rock that you will ever listen to. It has everything, great vocals, a sing-along chorus, driving drums, guitars to die for and a bass that will shake you. What more can you ask for? “Be My Salvation” calms things down a bit, another ballad and what a number. With a beautiful Seb Emmins keyboard solo that fits so perfectly and adds that touch of class to the track. “Be My Salvation” is a wonderful track. The very The Black Crowes sounding “Come To Life” fires in next, 3 and a half minutes of Rock n’ Roll at it’s best. These boys are on fire, this is a great album.The slightly more modern sounding “Nine Times” follows, with some great bass work from Liam Quinn. Again, the song delivers a catchy chorus and an amazing full throttle beat to keep you moving.Final track is in the form of “Better Days”, a song of hope and longing. “Give me a sign and show me the way, you know the storm always passes at the end of the day.” I mean…come on, who wouldn’t be proud of a lyric like that…OUTSTANDING!!!“Promised Land” is an album for fans of The Black Crowes, fans of The Answer, and fans of Free and Paul Rodgers. Promised Land is for fans of Rock N’ Roll, Hell… Promised Land is for anybody that has a pulse.‘Promised Land’ is due for release on 3rd May 2024 via Earache Records and is available for pre-order at earache.com/thekarmaeffect on coloured vinyl, CD, cassette and digital.
01. Livin' It Up 02. See You Again 03. Wild Honey 04. All Night Long 05. Still Falling for You 06. Promised Land 07. Be My Salvation 08. Come to Life 09. Nine Times 10. Better Days
Year : 2026 Style : Hard Rock Country : United Kingdom Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 102 mb
Bio:
Dirty, Sweet, Rock N' Roll from London, UK.Forming a band during a global pandemic is never easy, but nothing was going to stop The Karma Effect from getting together in the studio and writing what frontman Henry Gottelier describes as “a 21st century take on the Blues infused vintage Rock ’n’ Roll sound”. Drawing influence from the iconic sound of 70s Rock, channelling bands such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, whilst adding a chaser of swagger from artists across the pond such as Aerosmith and The Black Crowes, The Karma Effect seamlessly combine the two resulting in an exciting and fresh sound the world is craving.The band’s debut album will land in Spring 2022.
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We are featuring in exclusive the upcoming new album from THE KARMA EFFECT: “Cruel Intentions“. With their two previous albums, THE KARMA EFFECT has become one of our favorite classic / hard rock bands out there. But this third LP is simply the most complete, crystal-clear realisation of their ambitions yet: leaner, louder, heavier, and joyously larger-than-life.“Cruel Intentions” just kills. Exploring love, lust, and danger with dark passion and flashes of sass, the new songs deliver swagger and wit in abundance. The band’s modus operandi is “modern vintage”, a desire to polish up the retro sounds they were raised on into a gleaming, modern bundle of groove and energy.“We’ve thrown everything at this album” says singer Henry Gottelier. “We’ve worked with Producer, Michael Charman again but also brought in Romesh Dodangoda to mix it; to make every note count, bringing a stadium sound to your ears.”And darn they did it. But folks, the songs… the songs are just awesome and THE KARMA EFFECT sounds incredible.Can it really be two years since the fantastic ‘Promised Land’ was released and burst into the top 20 of the UK charts? Well, it is, and now here we are with latest album ”Cruel Intentions” and the band could be looking at a top 10 release this time as this is what a Classic Rock album is all about.The record opens with “Ride or Die” and this has a swagger all of its own, reminiscent of Little Angels who could also write one hell of a tune so this is high praise. The boys shoot for the stars right off the bat. The vocals of Gottelier are on point and that lazy Slash esche guitar work is sublime.Those dirty guitar grooves continue right into “Dangerous Love”. This has a ’80s Aerosmith feel. It is catchy, funky and just fantastic. We slow down and go more melodic on “Lady Bohemian”. Like the rest of the album this is just a feel good anthem, where the brain checks out and pure enjoyment takes over.With a title like “Raised on Rock’n’Roll” you would instantly think AC/DC or Airbourne and this track fits perfectly in that wheelhouse. We are talking that Bon Scott tongue in cheek era and I am just hoping the boys don’t bring back those bollock crushing jeans… they need to stay in the past.“Bad Manners” is gladly nothing to do with the band of the same name but more about out and out enjoyment. This one swings like a Skin (the band) tune. The horns are in the background which will have the Little Angels vibe knocking around your head but the more and more I listen to this band the more they dig into my Skin memory bank. A band that got nowhere near the recognition they deserved so if you love this album like I do go listen to Skin straight after this.The tempo slips back on “Closest Thing to Crazy” and this is from the ballad 101 playbook. Nothing rings my bell more than a really good ballad and this is a very, very good ballad.We jump into Classic Rock mode on “Waiting on a Miracle” and this could very well be your new favourite song with its soaring anthemic riffs and vocalistic gymnastics. A real high on the album.When you pull out a Harmonica in the first five seconds I am already hooked and “Better Luck Next Time” is possible the missing track on Aerosmith’s ‘Pump’. A hell of an album and this would proudly sit alongside the other tracks on that Platinum selling monster. This never lets up and it absolutely kicks ass! The constant on all these tracks is the musicianship throughout. The rhythm section lays down the canvas, the guitars gives us a healthy and beautiful base layer which is perfection throughout and Gottelier takes this from your local gallery to the Louvre. “Long Gone” meshes every element of this and in the end you have a monster of a track.“Cruel Intentions” is a smoldering Blues based beast that will take you back to the 80s. It has so many influences you will be doing the Dicaprio finger pointing meme. Stop trying to go down that rabbit hole and just enjoy this little funky assed beauty.Track 11 is “One More For the Road” and on most physical copies this is the last track. It has taken till now for the band to rip up the playbook and go left field and you would not be insane to think is this the same band. A brilliant change of direction.THE KARMA EFFECT are fast becoming one of the best Classic rock / Classic Bluesy Hard Rock bands from the scene, and this album cements the fact that this is a seriously good act that are going from strength to strength.”Cruel Intentions” is a must have album of 2026 and the October/ November tour is not to be missed.
01. Ride or Die 02. Dangerous Love 03. Lady Bohemian 04. Raised on Rock ‘n’ Roll 05. Bad Manners 06. Closest Thing to Crazy 07. Waiting on a Miracle 08. Better Luck Next Time 09. Long Gone 10. Cruel Intentions 11. One More for the Road
