However, after that second chorus, the track really soars like no other. The record opens with "COTE", in all of its rhythmically complex glory, perhaps one of the least immediate tracks of the record for its slowly building verse to chorus structure. The intricate textures are what gives the record its unmatched replay value, and with each listen, the audience will find his or herself constantly discovering something new amongst the intricacies of each and every of these strangely named tracks. While the band boast complex time signatures, obscure polyrhythms and make use of quite progressive song form, "Themata" seems to retain a certain accessibility without being at all radio-friendly. The true genius of "Themata lies in the technical aspects of their music. Guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking consistently interweave their intimately progressive melodies amidst heavy textures and soaring vocals, but know when to stick to a sexy, brutal riff when appropriate, in cases such as "Roquefort" and "Shutterspeed". As with the band's individual parts, frontman Ian Kenny screams individuality and oozes charisma, while drummer Steve Judd conjures up images of Danny Carey in his prime. Not just big, but more in much the same way as Pearl Jam were when they released Ten in '91. From the very beginning (well, perhaps not the awfully forgettable self-titled EP), it was quite clear that Karnivool were going to be big. Their unique brand of technically complex, epic prog-rock sets them apart from the average five-piece. Straight from the heart of the now-blossoming Australian progressive scene, Karnivool come with great promise and as a force to be reckoned with. Nirvana had passion, Tool had it, the Deftones have it and now, it's clear, so do Karnivool. They put it all in, despite being without the assurance of what they may or may not get out. Next to talent itself, it's an almost essential aspect required when one creates music that people will remember in ten years time, music worth waiting in line hours for and music that will draw on the jealousy of aspiring musicians and songwriters that constantly reiterates the question, "how do they come up with that?"In most cases, it's the same answer: They have passion. Not in a single place, but seemingly everywhere. Passion seems to be a lost cause in the casual spectrum today's music. Review Summary: Nirvana had passion, Tool had it, the Deftones have it and now, it's clear, so do Karnivool.
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