I had a similar reaction on my first listen Birb, didnt truely hit me until the third listen and now I cant get the songs out of my head, amazing musicianship and songwriting. If you ever get the chance to see them live, I highly reccomend checking them out. Thanks for reacting to another great Aussie band π€
Jesse Post
2026-02-13 05:20:50 +0000 UTC
I started listening to this band after they put out Themata. Earliest Iβve EVER been to the party, especially considering theyβre Aussie and Iβm in the Midwest. When Sound Awake came out, it absolutely blew my mind. I saw Karnivool twice in Chicago around then and they both times was incredible. They are just as tight live but even more massive sounding. Unreal musicians and great guys too.
Bwoods
2026-02-12 01:08:36 +0000 UTC
Whoa me too!
Bwoods
2026-02-12 00:02:58 +0000 UTC
Joined the patreon just to hear your reaction to this album. I sincerely respect your take but I feel the exact opposite way. Ian Kennys vocals really resonate with me in every way they dont for you and thats why music is so wonderfully subjective. Im gonna trust my ears on this one though . Karnivool rocks. Enjoy watching your content. Cheers
Ev-O
2026-02-11 07:08:24 +0000 UTC
This is why you're one of the best Birb. I was hoping you'd do a reaction to this album and genuinely give it your best attention. I'm a little suprised it didn't click as much as I'd hoped it would, but hey that's just how it is. I'm stoked on this one after all this time and feel blessed to have been able to see them many times now in Perth.
Scotty K
2026-02-10 13:34:17 +0000 UTC
I'm in agreeance with you. This isn't really of my taste. I do like a lot of bands this band is compared to, like Tool or The Ocean. But the reason is those bands are able to add a lot more variety than what this band is doing. They are able to add extra aggression which resonates with me a lot more. I find this album very akin to modern Alterbridge or even Creed, in that, they are fine rock songs, but lack that extra edge to keep me coming back.