KARATE | BED IS IN THE OCEAN | MUSIC CASSETTE
KARATE | BED IS IN THE OCEAN | MUSIC CASSETTE

BED IS IN THE OCEAN | MUSIC CASSETTE

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KARATE | BED IS IN THE OCEAN | MUSIC CASSETTE

BED IS IN THE OCEAN | MUSIC CASSETTE

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Release Date: 03/04/2022

A lingering guitar note. A cushion of a bassline nudging along a hushed cadence unspooling impressionistic poeticism one halting line at a time; the sparse snap of a snare providing punctuation. This is how Boston's Karate opened their third full-length, 1998's The Bed Is In The Ocean. Perhaps this was a reaction to the aggressive punk tones that marked their previous album, or maybe they hoped to capture the somnambulant dusk on one of those pristine fall days that make living in a town whose population swells when colleges welcome back students all worthwhile. Then again, Karate never made a point of chasing the same idea twice, and "There Are Ghosts" remains in line with the band's stylistic intrepidness and unpredictability. Even the group's lineup appeared constantly in flux. After expanding from a trio to a quartet and employing a dual-guitar attack with 1997's In Place of Real Insight, founding member Eamonn Vitt hung up his axe to attend medical school. Karate soldiered on as a trio, with mid-stream addition Jeff Goddard's bass work helping establish a sidewinding path forward through the smoky jazz melodicism and sun-beaten blues brushstrokes that hung in the background of the band's catalog. In their short time together, Karate helped bolster the national punk ecosystem, a scene in which individual artistic vision was prized but rarely achieved. Their exacting precision and emotive interplay helped recombine the DNA of the dignified grace of slowcore, the hot-and-sweaty atmospherics of the blues, and the high-wire tension of post-hardcore to deliver drawling instrumental curveballs and a furtive riptide climax with a controlled grace on "Outside Is The Drama." Singer-guitarist Geoff Farina frequently teased out the emotional nuances of each song, his worn-in voice shading in the complexities of his enigmatic lyrics; no matter how difficult it may be to parse his snatched-from-daily-life wisdoms, on The Bed Is In The Ocean Farina sounded like a guy who knew exactly the right thing to tell whoever may be listening. And with Karate's snaking turns through quasi-punk reveries no one else appeared capable of mustering, it's comforting to hear it accomplished by a band that knew exactly what they were doing.

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Tracklist Preview

  • There Are Ghosts
  • The Same Stars
  • Diazapam
  • The Last Wars
  • Bass Sounds
  • Up Nights
  • Fatal Strategies
  • Outside Is the Drama
  • Not to Call the Police

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Product DESCRIPTION

Release Date: 03/04/2022

A lingering guitar note. A cushion of a bassline nudging along a hushed cadence unspooling impressionistic poeticism one halting line at a time; the sparse snap of a snare providing punctuation. This is how Boston's Karate opened their third full-length, 1998's The Bed Is In The Ocean. Perhaps this was a reaction to the aggressive punk tones that marked their previous album, or maybe they hoped to capture the somnambulant dusk on one of those pristine fall days that make living in a town whose population swells when colleges welcome back students all worthwhile. Then again, Karate never made a point of chasing the same idea twice, and "There Are Ghosts" remains in line with the band's stylistic intrepidness and unpredictability. Even the group's lineup appeared constantly in flux. After expanding from a trio to a quartet and employing a dual-guitar attack with 1997's In Place of Real Insight, founding member Eamonn Vitt hung up his axe to attend medical school. Karate soldiered on as a trio, with mid-stream addition Jeff Goddard's bass work helping establish a sidewinding path forward through the smoky jazz melodicism and sun-beaten blues brushstrokes that hung in the background of the band's catalog. In their short time together, Karate helped bolster the national punk ecosystem, a scene in which individual artistic vision was prized but rarely achieved. Their exacting precision and emotive interplay helped recombine the DNA of the dignified grace of slowcore, the hot-and-sweaty atmospherics of the blues, and the high-wire tension of post-hardcore to deliver drawling instrumental curveballs and a furtive riptide climax with a controlled grace on "Outside Is The Drama." Singer-guitarist Geoff Farina frequently teased out the emotional nuances of each song, his worn-in voice shading in the complexities of his enigmatic lyrics; no matter how difficult it may be to parse his snatched-from-daily-life wisdoms, on The Bed Is In The Ocean Farina sounded like a guy who knew exactly the right thing to tell whoever may be listening. And with Karate's snaking turns through quasi-punk reveries no one else appeared capable of mustering, it's comforting to hear it accomplished by a band that knew exactly what they were doing.

Tracklist Preview

  • There Are Ghosts
  • The Same Stars
  • Diazapam
  • The Last Wars
  • Bass Sounds
  • Up Nights
  • Fatal Strategies
  • Outside Is the Drama
  • Not to Call the Police

Become A Member

Welcome to Vinyl Vista Record Club, the ultimate destination for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers! Our club is designed to fuel your passion for music and expand your vinyl collection with an exciting array of options. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, we've got you covered with our diverse plans tailored to your musical taste and preferences.

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Flexibility: No long-term commitments. Change plans, pause, or cancel anytime.

Shipping Policy

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In Stock Items:

Shipping Time: Items that are in stock generally ship between 2 to 8 business days after your order is placed.
Why 2 to 8 Days: When an in stock item runs out at our warehouse, it will take us about a week to get more from the label.
Process: Once you place an order, we promptly prepare your selected vinyl for shipping, ensuring it's securely packaged for transit.

Pre-Order Items:

Shipping Time: For items available for pre-order, we aim to ship them out about a week after the release date indicated on the product page. 
Release Date Changes: If a release date changes, we will promptly inform you via email, updating you with the new expected release date.
Your Options: In case of a significant delay, we will provide options for you to either continue with the order based on the new release date or to cancel the pre-order if you prefer.

Backorder Items:

Estimated Shipping Time: Backordered items generally ship between 3 to 6 months after your order is placed.
Volatile Nature: Due to dependencies on the label supplies, backordered items can sometimes take longer than 6 months. However, there are also instances where they ship within a few weeks.
Communication: We will keep you updated on the status of your backordered items. We dispatch a weekly email featuring all the items that have been restocked over the week, ensuring you stay current with our latest arrivals. This way, you won't miss out on any updates regarding the items we've replenished.

Note: We collect payment info at checkout, but we will not charge you until we ship your item. For more information on this please visit our payment policy.

You can cancel your order at anytime before we ship it, and the payment will be voided.

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