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4.0 out of 5 stars
God bless Kula shaker, May 28, 2007
This review is from: Revenge of King (Audio CD)
Revenge of the king is a solid new release from a band that split too early in their career. Its good to have them back once again. The album has an anti-bush undercurrent flowing throughout the album. The only song that truly reminds of "vintage" kula shaker is Troubador which is a fantastic song. Musically the quartet has expanded their sound from the pschedelic trimmings of previous offerings but don't worry their is plenty of organ to keep fans satisifed.
The title track Revenge of The King starts with the classic shaker swagger and defintely proves they are back witha vengence. Dictator of the free world is more interesting lyrically than musically but the chorus is a not so subtle jab at the commander in chief. Troubador my personal favorite track off of the e.p. Is a pleasing mix of dylan and beatles and is a true highlight in the groups entire cataloge.six feet down is the albums biggest departure for the group sounding more like soundgarden than the doors. Imagine sound garden with a bizzare gospel twist. All in all Revenge of The King is a fantastic release that should not be over looked. The forthcoming full length album "Strangefolk" will be a great change for the current diluted musical landscape. Kula Shaker reigns once again!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Kula is back!, July 6, 2007
This review is from: Revenge of King (Audio CD)
So here is the totally unexpected return from Kula Shaker, who reformed last year.
Definitely a solid EP- Revenge of the King is a great song, and Troubodor is a Kula classic (very Rubber Soul Beatles sounding). Dictator of the Free World is a demo version of the lead single off 2007's full-length "Strangefolk", this version being slower and not a "full". And Six Feet Down is an average song, reminds me of Zeppelin (not to mention some lyrics that come straight from Physical Graffiti's "In My Time of Dying").
Finally, and contrary to what Amazon says of above, is a live version of Govinda (NOT Grateful When You're Dead) from a Japanese radio session.
Contains lyrics in both English and Japanese. Cool artwork. Worthy pickup for any Kula Shaker fan- anyone new to the group should check out 1996's "k" and this year's "Strangefolk" first.
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