Karma to Burn (1997)

About this title: Karma to Burn released one of the most original hard rock albums of 1997 with its fantastic self-titled debut. The West Virginia combo is usually associated with the "stoner rock" scene because of its reliance on '70s-style hard rock riffs, but unlike most bands in that genre, Karma to Burn merely dabbles in fuzzy distortion and psychedelia. When guitarist William's somber tone and minor chords are combined with song titles like "Bobbi, Bobbi, Bobbi - I'm Not God" and "Waltz of the Playboy Pallbearers," the result is both cryptic and hilarious. Singer J. Jarosz was only brought aboard as a ... read more

Tracks:

1. Ma Petite Mort [Karma To Burn]
2. Bobbi, Bobbi, Bobbi - I'm Not God [Karma To Burn]
3. Patty Hearst's Closet Mantra [Karma To Burn]
4. MT. Penetrator [Karma To Burn]
5. Eight [Karma To Burn]
6. Appalachian Woman [Karma To Burn]
7. Twenty Four Hours [Sumner/Hook/Morris/]
8. Six-Gun Sucker Punch [Karma To Burn]
9. Thirteen [Karma To Burn]
10. (Waltz of the) Playboy Pallbearers [Karma To Burn]
11. Twin Sisters and Half a Bottle of Bourbon [Karma To Burn]
12. Six [Karma To Burn]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.