KARATE - Some Boots LP Color:Black Vinyl ” (1979) was originally released

” (1979) was originally released in few copies on the small imprint Sound Work Shop

Seconds of Thirst

eclectic release that showcases the band’s strengths — catchy riffs and big dynamics ridden deftly by Susie’s inimitable voice and evocative lyrics — in a bright new light

for what it’s worth

wind instruments and off-kilter drumming

KARATE - Some Boots LP Color:Black Vinyl ” (1979) was originally releasedThe three musicians in Karate put together a puzzling thing. A 90s punk band with an inimitable grasp of jazz, they stood out in a scene that made neophyte musicianship a badge of honor; Karate also helmed an understated mastery of slowcore that could shift the air around listeners and made each band member seem at least a few decades older than their drivers licenses would indicate. Their stylistic twists and turns eluded definition for years,