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The International Karate Plus: Nexus In A Chain Of Thought

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by Jane Oriel
It's friendly, fuzzy and no-one's gonna get hurt. 'Nexus In A Chain Of Thought' is a gentle, jangly, Summer la-la song with tightly packed happy guitars, behind an eager, meandering vocal.

It's all about moving on and staying put and the telltale lyric mention of a "Hawaiian bird" is a swift memory jogger if you're dead smart and have been paying attention. The squawk is a name check for Rich and Mike's former band, the now equally extinct Mo-Ho-Bish-O-Pi. Neat huh?

Yeah, sure it's true that had there never been any Dinosaur Jr or Pavement, then IK+ wouldn't sound like this but if anything, the Karate boys have taken the recipe, smoothed its fur and come up with something possibly more carefree than their inspirations. A great slice of intelligent guitar pop.

  • The International Karate Plus 8 / 10

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I used to love that karate game. It ruled. I find it hard to develop an opinion of this band though.

The International Karate Plus - Nexus In A Chain Of Thought

the second song on this release is really good

The International Karate Plus - Nexus In A Chain Of Thought

I loved mohos, i liked the ep, ithink this is a must. Ive ordered it.

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They rock saw them in Southamption Joiners - cracking band and single. Is there and album soon ?!?!?

The International Karate Plus - Nexus In A Chain Of Thought

The bsides are ace, the 3rd one is like Dinosaur JR

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There's a missing date on their tour schedule .... they play Bitterscene in Chelmsford on 27 July. www.bitterscene.co.uk




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