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From Tune core:
Karizmata is an unsigned, 5-piece modern rock band operating out of Cincinnati, OH (USA). Their self-produced, self-titled debut, released in April of 2008, reveals a talented group with a wide range of musical influences (from Sevendust and Tool to Edwin McCain and Matchbox 20), that somehow maintains a cohesive sound and never strays far from the mainstream. Two thumbs up!
From melodic.net Swedish based website that reviews albums; reviewed by kaj roth:If Trust Company and King's X met halfway soundwise, you would find Ohio based hardrock band Karizmata.
This band has a cool sound, especially the guitar riffs bring thoughts to Ty Tabor while the laid back vocals is reminiscent of Kevin Palmer (Trust Company).
This ain't your typical modern rock album, there are elements from southern rock as well as classic hard rock in Karizmata's sound.
These guys don’t just write hits, they make album music where all the songs fit the album like a piece of a puzzle.
Good stuff!
Fan review: My rating 3 stars:
-These guys remind me of the band DoubleDrive. I was a big DoubleDrive fan, so I say this as a compliment!! Wednesday, April 2,2008
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Karizmata
By Ezra Waller While Cincinnati's Indie and Garage Rock acts continue to get the lion's share of the national spotlight, there are still quite a few straight-ahead Hard Rock bands in town, and Karizmata is among the best. The band shows off its songwriting and musical chops on its self-titled debut, a collection of 10 tracks that range from full-throttle to hushed balladry. The songs are melodic, tasteful and concise without a hint of pretension. Each cut is a radio-ready nugget, but most possess qualities that lift them above generic Post-Grunge repeats. The tasty guitar leads and solos, courtesy of Rob Chafe and Pat McGregor, morph and layer to keep the tunes interesting, allowing tracks like "In Between" and "Access Denied" to grow beyond pedestrian chugging. Bassist Kurt Auer gets into the act as well, pounding out a fat pulse on "Find A Way" and even soloing over the bridge. Another consistent feature of Karizmata's sound is the liberal use of syncopation and cross-rhythms provided by Shawn on drums, frequently taking the band close to AltMetal territory (such as on "Signs"). Yet they never miss the opportunity to stick a soaring chorus in there, thanks in large measure to Billy Kissinger's powerful voice. Nimble and pitch-perfect, he shines whether he's belting out his lyrics like each word might be his last ("Live It Down" and "Signs") or opting for a softer delivery ("Three Words" and "Next In Line"). As a bonus, he deals with emotional themes without being trite, whiny or posing. The recording and mixing quality is excellent (the disc was self-produced), offering a hard-hitting sound that is refined but not too polished and would be right at home on the Rock-end of the radio dial.Karizmata was featured on a WEBN/Bud True Music compilation a few years ago and this gem is sure to garner even more attention.