Khronos

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Fronted by Reggie Watts, whose expressive baritone has been a pillar of the Seattle music scene since the early '90s, the talented quintet Maktub (say it, "mocktube") blaze a righteous road of psychedelic soul-pop on Khronos, the follow-up to their 1999 debut Subtle Ways. Equally rooted in '70s soul and West Coast hipster rock, Maktub's skillful layers of groovy keyboards, drums, bass, and guitars result in tasty concoctions that are at once wholly original and appealingly familiar. Imaginative embellishments from a modified 1950s telephone mic (a.k.a. the "Regg-a-phone"), a guitar talkbox, synthesizers, and samples give the multifarious 11-song playlist novelty, although you'll hear everyone from Al Green and Robert Plant to Jamiroquai and Chris Cornell throughout. The uplifting opener, "You Can't Hide," is a superfly morsel of funk that's likely to be one of the album's biggest hits; the third track, "Give Me Some Time," is a very cool rocker evocative of what might occur were Steely Dan and Faith No More to meet in the studio; and "Just Like Murder" is a gorgeously dark medley of Hammond organ and guitars that escalate and recede as Watts reflects on heartbreak. Their inspired cover (perhaps explaining the slightly off lyrics) of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" is followed by the album's most leaden entry, "Motherf**ker," but the chilled-out "Then We'll Know" is a gentle wind down. In all, the excellent Khronos ensures that if you don't yet know and love Maktub, you should and will. --Rebecca Robinson

Product Description
Khronos features 11 new Maktub cuts produced by Steve Fisk. Check us out at maktub.com.

Khronos

Khronos,Maktub,Velour Recordings,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Contemporary R&B,Pop,Rock,Soul/R & B,Urban

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Average customer rating: Why wasn't this a hit? Modern Funk/Soul Throwback Like the song says, Give It Some Time... Smooth... addictive

Khronos Maktub Manufacturer: Velour Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Say What You Mean Subtle Ways Simplified Ghost In The Machine [Digipak] Finally Woken ASIN: B00008PX9V Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. You Can't Hide
2. So Tired
3. Give Me Some Time
4. Baby Can't Wait
5. We've Got Desire
6. Just Like Murder
7. See Clearly
8. Say You Will
9. No Quarter
10. Then We'll Know

Amazon.com

Fronted by Reggie Watts, whose expressive baritone has been a pillar of the Seattle music scene since the early '90s, the talented quintet Maktub (say it, "mocktube") blaze a righteous road of psychedelic soul-pop on Khronos, the follow-up to their 1999 debut Subtle Ways. Equally rooted in '70s soul and West Coast hipster rock, Maktub's skillful layers of groovy keyboards, drums, bass, and guitars result in tasty concoctions that are at once wholly original and appealingly familiar. Imaginative embellishments from a modified 1950s telephone mic (a.k.a. the "Regg-a-phone"), a guitar talkbox, synthesizers, and samples give the multifarious 11-song playlist novelty, although you'll hear everyone from Al Green and Robert Plant to Jamiroquai and Chris Cornell throughout. The uplifting opener, "You Can't Hide," is a superfly morsel of funk that's likely to be one of the album's biggest hits; the third track, "Give Me Some Time," is a very cool rocker evocative of what might occur were Steely Dan and Faith No More to meet in the studio; and "Just Like Murder" is a gorgeously dark medley of Hammond organ and guitars that escalate and recede as Watts reflects on heartbreak. Their inspired cover (perhaps explaining the slightly off lyrics) of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" is followed by the album's most leaden entry, "Motherf**ker," but the chilled-out "Then We'll Know" is a gentle wind down. In all, the excellent Khronos ensures that if you don't yet know and love Maktub, you should and will. --Rebecca Robinson

Album Description

Khronos features 11 new Maktub cuts produced by Steve Fisk. Check us out at maktub.com.

Customer Reviews:

Why wasn't this a hit?.......2007-07-16

It really is too bad there's so much hip hop crowding the airwaves. This deserved to get heard.

Modern Funk/Soul Throwback.......2007-03-11

Maktub's 'Khronos' lays down some great tracks, and is certainly more than just a one-hit album that other reviewers complain about. Yes, there is little doubt the catchiest song on this disc is the first one ("You Can't Hide"), but "See Clearly" is equally nice, and "So Tired," "Give Me Some Time," and "Just Like Murder" deliver as well. Zepplin fans may or may not like Maktub's version of "No Quarter" (I'm ambivalent to it), but on all tracks singer Reggie Watt's smooth voice and the band's funky sound delivers music reminiscent of Earth, Wind and Fire. This is a good, solid selection.

Like the song says, Give It Some Time..........2006-08-14

I saw these guys live, without actually meaning to. They played a small club in Portland in support of this CD, and I went to see a friends' band that opened the show. Afterwards, another buddy mentioned he thought Maktub was okay, so I stuck around for about three songs, and was completely underwhelmed. Most of the crowd drifted away to the bar even before that (except for a few die-hards, presumably on a road trip down from Seattle for the evening). They were possibly the lousiest band I've ever seen live. Not musically - that part of the act was fine, but despite their blazing alt-rock poses and singer Reggie Watts' big 'fro, as a group Maktub had as much charisma on stage as a bowl of soggy oatmeal.

A year later, I found Khronos stuck in a bargain bin at a record store. For some reason, it struck a chord and I bought it on a whim. I popped the disc into my car stereo and, crazy enough, there it stayed, for most of the summer.

Maybe I was still a little prejudiced from the lame live show, but it took a few listenings for me to get into this album. Maktub is one of those bands who's stylistic influences don't always mesh gracefully, resulting in music that oozes all over the place: bland, soul-less ballads mixing with with bombastic, Led Zepplin-ish style rock and Sly Stone funk; much like the original Saturday Night Live crew, when the boys are on, they are on. Unfortunately, when they're not, they're not.

Thank God for my iPod. It's given this album a whole new life, being able to edit out the boring crud from the jams. 'Give Me Some Time' rocks, and the moody 'Just Like Murder' is the best song on the CD - and they're probably the most radio-friendly tunes on the album, too.

After immersing myself in Khronos, I went back and bought Maktub's debut album, Subtle Ways. The leap Maktub has made musically since then is immense. The band is solid, but the addition of versatile guitarist Thaddeus Turner since that first effort has really fleshed out the band's sound (and their follow up to Khronos, 2005's Say What You Mean, is even better).

The star here though, is Reggie Watts (a fixture of the Seattle music scene since the early '90's), and his deep, expressive baritone. He's got the vocal chops - and the hair - to burn bright enough to eventually leave these guys behind (see his solo album, Simplified).

Smooth..........2006-03-29

I've been a fan of Maktub in Seattle since I saw them open for India.Arie a few years ago and can't think of a local band I'd rather see live. This is a great album but go see them live if you ever get the chance.

addictive.......2005-03-02

This album is a lot like the way drug dealers hook you-- the first time is free. You think you can handle it and have control over it, but it slowly creeps into your thoughts and takes hold until you just HAVE TO HAVE IT. Not that I would know about the drugs, but I know that I have to have this album. Sure, "You Can't Hide" stands out because it has been played all over the place. When I visited Seattle particularly, I heard it (it's very catchy, after all) being piped into all kinds of stores in the city and suburbs alike. To my surprise and elation, however, I also heard it here in Iceland once, and the fact that the song has reached our cold shores vouches for its infectious nature.

My other favorite is "Then We'll Know", although the whole album is good for listening straight through. For lack of a better and less cliched sounding term, Reggie Watts exudes a seductive soulfulness in his vocals. He takes his work seriously while having fun and using the tools he has.

All this said, I only started listening to Maktub by accident. I learned the Arabic word "maktub" from a former boyfriend, and I was completely delighted by this word (later saw it used frequently in Coelho's The Alchemist). When I saw that there was a band called Maktub, I was curious. Maktub's musical style is not normally a genre to which I listen; however, there was something special about Maktub, with which I immediately felt a kind of connection... I have been a fan ever since.

Average customer rating: Why wasn't this a hit? Modern Funk/Soul Throwback Like the song says, Give It Some Time... Smooth... addictive

Khronos Maktub Manufacturer: Ossaia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Say What You Mean Subtle Ways Simplified Ghost In The Machine [Digipak] Finally Woken ASIN: B000063K7R Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

1. You Can't Hide
2. So Tired
3. Give Me Some Time
4. Baby Can't Wait
5. We've Got Desire
6. Just Like Murder
7. See Clearly
8. Say You Will
9. No Quarter
10. Motherfucker
11. Then We'll Know

Amazon.com

Fronted by Reggie Watts, whose expressive baritone has been a pillar of the Seattle music scene since the early '90s, the talented quintet Maktub (say it, "mocktube") blaze a righteous road of psychedelic soul-pop on Khronos, the follow-up to their 1999 debut Subtle Ways. Equally rooted in '70s soul and West Coast hipster rock, Maktub's skillful layers of groovy keyboards, drums, bass, and guitars result in tasty concoctions that are at once wholly original and appealingly familiar. Imaginative embellishments from a modified 1950s telephone mic (a.k.a. the "Regg-a-phone"), a guitar talkbox, synthesizers, and samples give the multifarious 11-song playlist novelty, although you'll hear everyone from Al Green and Robert Plant to Jamiroquai and Chris Cornell throughout. The uplifting opener, "You Can't Hide," is a superfly morsel of funk that's likely to be one of the album's biggest hits; the third track, "Give Me Some Time," is a very cool rocker evocative of what might occur were Steely Dan and Faith No More to meet in the studio; and "Just Like Murder" is a gorgeously dark medley of Hammond organ and guitars that escalate and recede as Watts reflects on heartbreak. Their inspired cover (perhaps explaining the slightly off lyrics) of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" is followed by the album's most leaden entry, "Motherf**ker," but the chilled-out "Then We'll Know" is a gentle wind down. In all, the excellent Khronos ensures that if you don't yet know and love Maktub, you should and will. --Rebecca Robinson

Album Description

Khronos features 11 new Maktub cuts produced by Steve Fisk. Check us out at maktub.com.

Customer Reviews:

Why wasn't this a hit?.......2007-07-16

It really is too bad there's so much hip hop crowding the airwaves. This deserved to get heard.

Modern Funk/Soul Throwback.......2007-03-11

Maktub's 'Khronos' lays down some great tracks, and is certainly more than just a one-hit album that other reviewers complain about. Yes, there is little doubt the catchiest song on this disc is the first one ("You Can't Hide"), but "See Clearly" is equally nice, and "So Tired," "Give Me Some Time," and "Just Like Murder" deliver as well. Zepplin fans may or may not like Maktub's version of "No Quarter" (I'm ambivalent to it), but on all tracks singer Reggie Watt's smooth voice and the band's funky sound delivers music reminiscent of Earth, Wind and Fire. This is a good, solid selection.

Like the song says, Give It Some Time..........2006-08-14

I saw these guys live, without actually meaning to. They played a small club in Portland in support of this CD, and I went to see a friends' band that opened the show. Afterwards, another buddy mentioned he thought Maktub was okay, so I stuck around for about three songs, and was completely underwhelmed. Most of the crowd drifted away to the bar even before that (except for a few die-hards, presumably on a road trip down from Seattle for the evening). They were possibly the lousiest band I've ever seen live. Not musically - that part of the act was fine, but despite their blazing alt-rock poses and singer Reggie Watts' big 'fro, as a group Maktub had as much charisma on stage as a bowl of soggy oatmeal.

A year later, I found Khronos stuck in a bargain bin at a record store. For some reason, it struck a chord and I bought it on a whim. I popped the disc into my car stereo and, crazy enough, there it stayed, for most of the summer.

Maybe I was still a little prejudiced from the lame live show, but it took a few listenings for me to get into this album. Maktub is one of those bands who's stylistic influences don't always mesh gracefully, resulting in music that oozes all over the place: bland, soul-less ballads mixing with with bombastic, Led Zepplin-ish style rock and Sly Stone funk; much like the original Saturday Night Live crew, when the boys are on, they are on. Unfortunately, when they're not, they're not.

Thank God for my iPod. It's given this album a whole new life, being able to edit out the boring crud from the jams. 'Give Me Some Time' rocks, and the moody 'Just Like Murder' is the best song on the CD - and they're probably the most radio-friendly tunes on the album, too.

After immersing myself in Khronos, I went back and bought Maktub's debut album, Subtle Ways. The leap Maktub has made musically since then is immense. The band is solid, but the addition of versatile guitarist Thaddeus Turner since that first effort has really fleshed out the band's sound (and their follow up to Khronos, 2005's Say What You Mean, is even better).

The star here though, is Reggie Watts (a fixture of the Seattle music scene since the early '90's), and his deep, expressive baritone. He's got the vocal chops - and the hair - to burn bright enough to eventually leave these guys behind (see his solo album, Simplified).

Smooth..........2006-03-29

I've been a fan of Maktub in Seattle since I saw them open for India.Arie a few years ago and can't think of a local band I'd rather see live. This is a great album but go see them live if you ever get the chance.

addictive.......2005-03-02

This album is a lot like the way drug dealers hook you-- the first time is free. You think you can handle it and have control over it, but it slowly creeps into your thoughts and takes hold until you just HAVE TO HAVE IT. Not that I would know about the drugs, but I know that I have to have this album. Sure, "You Can't Hide" stands out because it has been played all over the place. When I visited Seattle particularly, I heard it (it's very catchy, after all) being piped into all kinds of stores in the city and suburbs alike. To my surprise and elation, however, I also heard it here in Iceland once, and the fact that the song has reached our cold shores vouches for its infectious nature.

My other favorite is "Then We'll Know", although the whole album is good for listening straight through. For lack of a better and less cliched sounding term, Reggie Watts exudes a seductive soulfulness in his vocals. He takes his work seriously while having fun and using the tools he has.

All this said, I only started listening to Maktub by accident. I learned the Arabic word "maktub" from a former boyfriend, and I was completely delighted by this word (later saw it used frequently in Coelho's The Alchemist). When I saw that there was a band called Maktub, I was curious. Maktub's musical style is not normally a genre to which I listen; however, there was something special about Maktub, with which I immediately felt a kind of connection... I have been a fan ever since.

Average customer rating: BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! PAINFULL!!!!! LIFE!!!!!!! My Personal Favorite RC Album! "I'll be the fire that keeps you warm" Great agressive shocker The Art Of Khronos

Khronos 666 Rotting Christ Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Genesis Triarchy of the Lost Lovers A Dead Poem Sleep of Angels Thy Mighty Contract ASIN: B00004WFJJ Release Date: 2000-08-29

Tracks:

1. Thou Art Blind
2. If It Ends Tomorrow
3. My Sacred Path
4. Aeternatus
5. Art of Sin
6. Lucifer over London
7. Law of the Serpent
8. You Are I
9. Khronos
10. Fateless
11. Time Stands Still
12. Glory of Sadness

Customer Reviews:

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! PAINFULL!!!!! LIFE!!!!!!!.......2006-01-20

Unlike ANYTHING you will ever hear!!!

ATMOSPHERE!!!!!!!

These song's are so catchey as well, I mean ''lucifer over london'' I used to sing that song chourus all the time!!!

If you AGAIN are looking for something DIFFERENT..this is it!! HAUNTING STUFF YOU WILL NEVER FOREGET!!!

THE SOUNDTRACK TO A MEMORIE!!!!!!

THIS IS A HEADPHONE ALBUM AS WELL!!!!!

My Personal Favorite RC Album!.......2004-12-08

I own alot of their CDs and Khronos is my personal favorite. Khronos is the album in between Sleep with the Angels and Genesis. It basically sounds like both of those albums put together but Khronos is still more brutal than Genesis. A great thing about this CD is the Gothic Metal sound that dominated some of the previous releases has been blended perfectly with the harder Black Metal rage of their earlier releases. The tempo is faster, brutal and the lyrics are written better than Genesis. R.C. really peaked on this album. Sakis is one of my favorite vocalists in Extreme Metal. Sakis sounds as evil as ever! The guitar riffs are always melodic and catchy. The timing changes and drum work along with the raspy vocals of Sakis is mesmerizing. R.C. write some of the best extreme music because of their ability to make album after album with variation. The albums and songs all sound different. They create this dark atmosphere like no other. The Gothic Metal influence is still present on this album and what a beautiful album Rotting Christ has created.

"I'll be the fire that keeps you warm".......2004-05-05

I was thoroughly convinced that the heaviest days of Rotting Christ were long gone. But, much like the rebirth of Testament with their album "Demonic," Rotting Christ has reached back and re-established their brutal Metal attack. This time, however, the production is more polished. The music here has all the gothic ambience they have shown from more recent albums mixed with even more excellent guitar work and a much more agressive rhythm section carving a swath of diabolical attitude. Up until the release of "Khronos 666," my favorite Rotting Christ album was "Thy Mighty Contract" with its astonishingly evil texture and audio presence. Listening to that album in the dark makes me feel like some stygian Thing with black, leathery wings is watching me with malevolent intentions. I still prefer "Thy Mighty Contract" over any of the Rotting Christ albums I own, but "Khronos 666" is right on the heels of that seminal Black Metal masterpiece. Another factor that leads me to believe that this album is undeniably excellent is that with each spin of the CD I am discovering more and more detail. The drumming, in particular, is more impressive each time I encounter this darkly alluring music. This is certainly "a welcome reverse shift in direction." May this darkness embrace you.

Great agressive shocker.......2004-01-30

I was initially a little shocked when I first got this album. However, it has possibly grown on me more than any of their other albums, and it is the one I always go back to first.

I loved their previous effort (Sleep of the Angels), and liked the progression from Dead Poem. I guess I was expecting a continuance of that direction, and was taken off guard. I got over that quickly.

Though this album has a few weak tracks, it is possibly more diverse than the average Rotting Christ album. The best songs make up for any minor shortcomings: Aeternatus, Khronos, Thou Art Blind, Art of Sin, etc. Aeternatus and Khronos are probably my two favorites, yet probably the most opposite on the album. There is also a great cover of Current 93's: Lucifer Over London.

The Art Of Khronos.......2003-12-12

Rotting Christ are an amazing band. For those of you who are not familiar with this band, don't dismiss it as a band trying to sell and make news with their controversial name. Their name does not do this band justice. Maybe it's what they were trying to do when they first started, but that was 16 years ago, they have matured and their music developed so much since then. The band is amazingly talented and they trully play beautiful music.

With this album they show us their more aggressive side, which I must add, is not as good. It is overall a much more heavy album than what we are used to from Rotting Christ. Their previous albums, "A Dead Poem", and "Sleep Of Angels", are much more melodic and tranquil than this one, however, this album has plenty of good songs, some resembling their previous work.

"If It Ends Tomorrow" and "My Sacred Path" are very good tracks. The guitars play a major role yet they seem to be kept in the background. The sound in this album is very full, and dispite what these other reviewers said, the production is very good, these reviewers don't know what they are talking about. They make it sound like it was recorded in their garage or something, c'mon be serious, and get informed before reviewing an album. My favourite song in this album is "Art Of Sin", it possesses an amazing riff that few bands can come up with. "Khronos" is another strong track, so are "Fateless", and "Glory Of Sadness".

The reason I gave this album a 4 star review is that even if this album has too many songs that are mediocre (tracks like "Aeternus", "Law Of the Serpent", "You Are I", and even "Thou Art Blind") Rotting Christ still manages to get me hooked to it. I love this band, they are really good, so you must definitely listen to them. If you have never heard their stuff I recommend "A Dead Poem" or "Sleep Of Angels" as they are the classic Rotting Christ albums.

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