What They’re Saying About “Sound Awake”

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“The band build the intensity slowly but surely, before collapsing in a jail of expansive melodies that, when at their best, are little short of breathtaking. This is genuinely impressive stuff.” – Ryan Bird, KERRANG! (4 ‘K’s)

“Introducing the progressive rock album of the year… They have a knack of making perfect melodic sense out of strange time signatures and complex, layered intricacies that is simply on a higher plane to others.” – Guitarist Magazine (4 1/2 stars)

“A sprawling work of melody, mood, tempo and musicianship… Intricacy, pedantry and perfection.” – Rolling Stone AU (4 stars)

“Geography won’t prevent Australian band Karnivool from achieving stardom in America—-the group’s dynamic of propulsive rhythms, dramatic ambience, uncompromising intensity and lyrics that speak of heightened consciousness transcend all borders.” – Christa Titus, Billboard

“… one of Australia’s best exports” – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, AOL/Noise Creep

“‘Sound Awake’ is an album of immense progressive proportions that boast some brilliant atmospherics, excellent melodies courtesy of vocalist Ian Kenny, accomplished musicianship and adventurous songwriting.” – Darren Sadler, Rock Sound

“‘Sound Awake’ is the band’s finest work to date – an ambitious exploration of sound that borders on sheer genius.” – Faster Louder

“… it’s almost impossible to find a scuff anywhere on this gem… This is a powerfully diverse album, thick with artful instrumentation, and a sheer ability to kick an unprecedented amount of arse. Well worth the wait.” – Atticus Bastow, Inpress

“Unpretentiously, they’ve had a crack at writing a masterpiece. Unceremoniously, they have succeeded. Only good things can come from such a brilliantly honest, and honestly brilliant work of art.” – Mike Wafer, Xpress Mag