Nothing beats a good rock and roll tune. Smooth basslines, funky guitars and bouncy percussion are great ways to get a room going and a crowd moving. Much Karma’s newest album, Infinity Divinity, will do that and much more. With catchy tunes, heartfelt lyrics and gripping vocal performances, the album wastes no time in telling its story from the first time you listen to “High Time.”
The crash of the snare immediately grips you before the track whisks you away when the groovy bass and stringy guitars sweep you off your feet. The drums will get your body moving and it will be hard to resist getting up out of your seat as you approach the chorus first time. The bouncy beat will have you movin’ to the groove while the lyrics inspire an ever-forward, progressive mentality. Lines such as “but it’s high time, I let fly, to the future I’ve designed” and “out of the dark a tiny spark gave hope and help remind
myself of how the here and now would disappear in time” tell a story of how one must execute a vision as soon as possible, lest it be left behind. It makes for a great compliment to the fast pace of the music itself and emphasizes the meaning well. “High Time” is an electrifying track that does a great job of locking you into the album.
“The Song” is a track that wastes no time in jumping into the high-energy instrumentals to set the mood. The stringy guitar riff has a groove that will instantly get you moving. The drums and bass do a great job of keeping the beat, with the bassline doing a great job of cradling the percussion as they keep your head moving to the music. This structure keeps the guitar front and center as it grooves with the signature stringy strums that create the perfect mood for the vocals to play. The vocal performance is gripping and powerful. Lines such as “have you heard, what we’ve done? Loaded the chamber on this musical gun” and “and out of all this lunacy, I found the song, you can take it from me” hit hard when accompanied by the music and are excellent examples of the sheer vocal power behind the track. “The Song” does an excellent job of keeping the aesthetic on-track and the energy high, making it worthy of its status as a single on the album.
“Falling Down” opens with a catchy guitar tune that quickly becomes a psychedelic groove once you notice the flanger, and is solidified by a groovy bassline that follows it with intent. The drums are bouncy and will get your head bobbing right off the bat, and gets a bit more of a spring when the bass and drums occasionally meet to compliment one another. The vocal performance is a much smoother and mellow experience. While it lacks the constant explosive power of the last two tracks, “Falling Down” has a beat that’s undeniably catchy that will have you tapping your foot or snapping your fingers along to it. Top it off with a catchy chorus and you’ve got a track that stands out from the ones that follow it, in its own groovy way.
“Fleeting Moment” has a melodic guitar that gives off a much more mellow and ethereal aesthetic before the track springs to life. Though the tempo kicks up a bit, the soft feel of the single is never compromised. The bassline shines in this track as it feels like it guides your ear through the track and grooves whenever you hit the chorus, making it one of the defining qualities of the track. The other quality that makes “Fleeting Moment” stand out is the vocal performance. The vocals explode during the chorus and retain their power during lines such as “So as your star ascends, wave me a little bye bye. Cos I’ll be waiting in the wings as you traverse the sky” embody the unique aesthetic of the track. This makes “Fleeting Moment” a stand-out track that will make you want to hit the repeat button once it’s over.
“Parting Shot” uses a dramatic intro that grabs your attention before the track establishes its sound with some powerful percussions and contemplative guitars. The bass groove once again rises to the occasion in this track and while it’s not the center of attention, the way it climbs after the drums when the instrumentals ascend adds an undeniable quality that ties the sound together to give it a natural and free-flowing aesthetic. While the vocal performance isn’t as explosive or melodic here as it is in other tracks, there are some great lines such as “it was like a race to see who’d be the first set free. We’re holding back nothing, we’re going at full speed” double down on the aesthetic with a free-wheeling, feel-good performance. With instrumentals taking center stage on this one, “Parting Shot” is another stand-out track that might just make it onto the playlist of the rock fan.
Infinity Divinity is pure rock and roll. The tracks are catchy and are tied together with an eclectic collection of inspired tunes. Tracks such as “Falling Down” are funky and psychedelic while others such as “Fleeting Moment” offer a softer and more contemplative aesthetic. While the album doesn’t blaze any trails or venture into any new frontiers, Infinity Divinity is a solid album that any rock fan can grow to love.
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