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God bless Kula shaker

sharpsun | 05/29/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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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