Karma and Effect

Karma and Effect

Editorial Reviews
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Seether's follow-up to their promising, moderately successful 2002 debut, Disclaimer, and its spottier, hastily repackaged 2004 sequel, was reportedly beset by fighting with their label--friction that dictated everything from profanity-free lyrics to a title change (the original name was the telling Catering to Cowards.) Yet the band effectively rises above those constraints, if only by largely sticking to Disclaimer's tried-and-true formula of seasoning the generous blasts of angst-metal (such as the raging opener "Because of Me") that are its true stock in trade with more evocative ballads like "The Gift" and "Plastic Man." The latter tracks hearken back to "Broken," singer Shaun Morgan's duet with girlfriend and Evanescence singer Amy Lee, yet find their own restless, emotive substance without her. --Jerry McCulley

Tracks:

Because of Me
Remedy
Truth
Gift
Burrito
Given
Never Leave
World Falls Away
Tongue
Im The One
Simplest Mistake
Diseased
Plastic Man

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Seether's follow-up to their promising, moderately successful 2002 debut, Disclaimer, and its spottier, hastily repackaged 2004 sequel, was reportedly beset by fighting with their label--friction that dictated everything from profanity-free lyrics to a title change (the original name was the telling Catering to Cowards.) Yet the band effectively rises above those constraints, if only by largely sticking to Disclaimer's tried-and-true formula of seasoning the generous blasts of angst-metal (such as the raging opener "Because of Me") that are its true stock in trade with more evocative ballads like "The Gift" and "Plastic Man." The latter tracks hearken back to "Broken," singer Shaun Morgan's duet with girlfriend and Evanescence singer Amy Lee, yet find their own restless, emotive substance without her. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Come sit close to me (3.5).......2007-05-27

I'm only a mild Seether fan. I wasn't impressed with Disclaimer at all for the most part, so it's no surprise knowing I had low expectations for Karma and Effect. Well, at least they met my expectations. This CD is almost exactly like Disclaimer, the only difference being that this time around the songs are at least somewhat interesting through the entire CD. Shaun Morgan has a great voice but he gets trapped in unoriginality far too often on here and his lyrics wear intensely thin on more than a few tracks. As far as the rest of the band, there's just not a lot of experimentation musically. However, there are a few great riffs scattered throughout.

As expected, most every track could be radio fodder for the masses who refuse to buy their CDs but like them. Because Of Me, Truth, Burrito, Never Leave, Tongue, and Simplest Mistake are all songs that scream to be played on the radio. This isn't that bad of a thing though because out of those six songs four are actually quite good and don't get old very fast. Songs like Given, Diseased, and Plastic Man are far and away the best featured though. Given isn't that much different from every other track on here but Shaun sounds more focused than usual. Same goes for Diseased and Plastic Man. Diseased builds it's way up to it's amazing climax and Plastic Man is one of the best acoustic songs Seether has ever released.

My favorite songs are Remedy, Burrito, Given, Diseased, and Plastic Man. As good as this CD may be, there's not a lot to it. There's nothing we haven't heard before and very little experimentation. Seether isn't a bad band and you know they probably have an ace up their collective sleeve that is sure to blow us all away. Karma and Effect, however, is hit and miss. Three and a half stars for three terrific songs and a few decent ones.

Another great album from hard-rock kings........2007-04-21

Seether is just plain good. They are definitely one of the best hard rock bands out their right now. If you liked their debut cd, this one is just as good. Track after track is worthwhile and fun. If you like bands like Hinder or Nickelback, you'll be a fan of these guys, but they have a bit of a heavier edge to them.

Pulled a Staind.......2007-01-02

Very dissappointing in light of Disclaimer. Only a couple of good tracks on the whole album.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BAND.......2006-12-20

CDs by this band is are a must have to round out any music collection! I love them so much I'm thinking about getting a Seether tribal tattoo. Go for it! Purchase one CD & you'll want all their masterpieces!

strong album.......2006-11-22

seether 2 album is a good one , the singer has a strong voice thats fits very well with the band style.Seether brings alternative metal alive.
overall: 85/100
best songs:
because of me,simplest mistake,truth

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