KARNEY – A Great Record By Yet Another Talented Local Musician

KARNEY – A Great Record By Yet Another Talented Local Musician
Zero Magazine – July/August 2001
Remy Armstrong

This CD displays the songwriting skills of local singer/songwriter Karney and her diverse musical styles, which she molds into each of her songs. The CD starts off with “Pretty Boy” which is more of an acoustic rock song along the lines of Sheryl Crow.The song shows the power of the singer/songwriter’s smooth, yet powerful voice. Karney’s music doesn’t stagnate. The second song, “Shell Shock Girl,” is more of a ragamuffin jam with guest vocals by Steffen Franz, while on the third track, Karney hits us with “Slap,” a powerful song about domestic violence.”Not the third time, not the second time, but the first time is the last time,” Karney sings while the horn arrangement takes on a life of their own-great song.

This album was recorded in Oakland at Shark Bite Studios by Mark Keaton. The drums sound great and everything is mixed perfectly right in the pocket. Karney’s self-tilted disc has three key elements making it a great record: first and foremost, Karney has well-written songs, an awesome band backing her up, and top-quality recording, making this a great record by yet another talented local musician.