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Karate
Karate formed in Boston in the mid-1990s around Geoff Farina, who handled vocals and guitar. Their sound had a quiet, deliberate quality, with songs like 'Ice...
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Airport
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Bad Tattoo
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Ice Or Ground?
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Number Six
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Cacophony
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Caffeine or Me?
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Airport
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Bad Tattoo
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Ice Or Ground?
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Number Six
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Cacophony
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Caffeine or Me?
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Cancel
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Cherry Coke
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Every Sister
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Fatal Strategies
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Nerve
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Up Nights
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Baby Teeth
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Bass Sounds
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Corduroy
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Die Die
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Karate formed in Boston in the mid-1990s around Geoff Farina, who handled vocals and guitar. Their sound had a quiet, deliberate quality, with songs like 'Ice Or Ground?' and 'Up Nights' built on intricate guitar patterns and Farina's conversational delivery. They released albums like 'In the Land of Canan' in 1996 and 'The Bed Is in the Ocean' two years later.
The band's lineup shifted over time, with drummer Johnathan Cohen and guitarist Gavin McCarthy among those who played with Farina. Their music wasn't built for big hooks or anthems; instead, tracks like 'Number Six' and 'Airport' unfolded patiently, often circling a single mood or idea. This made them a particular favorite for listeners drawn to more reflective indie rock.
Karate stopped playing together in 2005. Their records, including 2000's 'Pockets', have held up for fans who appreciate that kind of detailed, understated writing. Songs such as 'Cherry Coke' and 'Cancel' still sound like private conversations set to music.
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