Karmakanic formed in the late 1990s around Swedish vocalist Göran Edman, who had previously worked with Yngwie Malmsteen and John Norum. Multi-instrumentalist Jonas Reingold was another early member, and the lineup has included players like Jens Johansson on keyboards, Zoltan Csörsz on drums, and Magnus Lindberg on guitar.
Their music draws from progressive rock acts like Genesis, Yes, and King Crimson, with songs that often run long and explore themes of nostalgia or introspection. Tracks like 'Higher Ground' and 'There's Nothing Wrong With The World' show their taste for intricate arrangements and melodic hooks.
They've released albums such as 'Entering the Void' in 2002, 'Who's the Boss in the Factory?' in 2003, 'In a Perfect World' in 2006, and 'Dot' in 2019. The song '1969' came out in 2004 and became a regular in their live sets.
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