Karate – Unsolved (2LP)

Karate’s Unsolved, released 21 February 2000, is a quietly intense, jazz‑inflected indie‑rock album where spacious arrangements, murmured vocals and intricate guitar interplay create a mood that’s both restrained and emotionally charged. The band leans into subtle dynamics rather than volume, letting tension build through delicate drumming, drifting melodies and sudden flashes of distortion. Tracks like The Halo of the Strange capture the record’s blend of introspection and slow‑burn momentum, unfolding like a conversation that turns unexpectedly sharp.