Who's The Boss In The Factory

Karmakanic | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Inside Out / SPV
• ASIN: B001F4T8WG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,447 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Strong Album, December 23, 2008

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Lars "Prog Ears" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who's The Boss In The Factory (Audio CD)

I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth to the other reviews. Being just a tad too young to have enjoyed the progressive rock glory days, I often find myself wondering what it might have been like to discover progressive rock from the giants while they were in full flight. It must have been fun to listen to the new Yes, ELP or King Crimson album as they came out rather than having to discover them through old recordings. Ever on the search for truly great progressive rock music that doesn't sound dated, derivative or simply "playing at progressive rock," I occasionally come across an album that makes me glad to be enjoying progressive rock today in 2008. This album sounds fresh, the melodies are strong and the playing is superb. I've come to expect nothing less of the Flower Kings camp. Perhaps this is a little unfair, so take it for what it's worth, but this album is a bit more linear and its figures seem a little tighter than most of the Flower Kings albums. Time seems a little more compressed and there is certainly less meandering then on FK albums, much in the same way that 90125 was a little more musically direct than say Going for the One.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! (and good vocals too), December 1, 2008

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Douglas L. Whitfield "Mack The Knife" (Willets,CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who's The Boss In The Factory (Audio CD)

I have pretty much all of "The Flower King" and the numerous spinoff cds but this is one of the best. I also have all three "Karmakanik" cds and again this is by far the cream of the crop. My one minor complaint is that Jonas(more cowbell)Reingold likes to mix the bass line a little on the high side. Sometimes higher then the guitar on guitar solos -- but small point,since he is such an incredible bass player. And by the way what's with the "Rasputin" look on the liner notes photos.

All that being said, this is one sweet endeavor. The current linup has more of a cohesive band feel. Goran Edman's vocals are really a plus. As a professional keyboard player, I can really appreciate the fine keyboard work by Lalle Larsson. The opening track "Send A Message From The Heart" is what "Prog rock" is all about. The rest is not too shabby either. If you are a fan of great music, buy this cd. You won't be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, December 10, 2008

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Old Prog Lover (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who's The Boss In The Factory (Audio CD)

Definitely a different sound than the Flower Kings but as good as anything they produce. Enough said.

Why not 5 stars? I reserve 5 stars for the very rare killer CD that totally blows me away. I have been listening to progressive music for the better part of 35 years. 4 stars still means buy it! 5 stars means, to me, it could be a classic of modern Prog. i.e. The first Transatlantic CD.