Stellar Kart Is All Sunshine
Posted August 01, 2008
By fishy4j,
The Debut album from Stellar Kart was an instant hit for me as the catchy riffs and simple lyrics hooked me. The second album didn't hook me in the same way as I felt like I was listening to the same old SK tracks I had fallen in love with before. I wanted something new.
Their latest album, Expect The Impossible, recaptured that same experience though, with a new infusion of synth sounds reminiscent of Elevntyseven's debut album "...and the land of fake believe." The ability of Stellar Kart to not only reinvent their music but also bring simple, catchy music with simple yet meaningful lyrics is their strongest point and a one they should be proud of.
However, on a different note, the music may be catchy but is repetitive. SK often uses the same chords and even the same melodies throughout different songs. Another point is that as I graduate from Highschool, I hoped SK would develop their sound in the same way that Relient K did and mature in their lyrics and music. Stellar Kart's music is simple and meaningful but sometimes too simple. I just hope Stellar Kart pursues even more meaningful and powerful lyrics that leave you thinking instead of clapping.
Overall though, a very good album, but one I hope is a step towards a new direction for the band or I may find myself clapping incessantly to "Sunshine" on repeat. View All Music And Book Reviews By fishy4j | View fishy4j's Profile
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