KARMAKANIC: Transmutation

[KingsGene]

Karmakanic return with first new album for nine years​

NOTE: an early 2025 release that flew under the radar and I just got around to checking it out as it contains many prog heavyweights.

"... Swedish prog outfit Karmakanic have announced that they will release their brand new album, through Jonas Reingold's own label, Reingold Records Transmutation, on March 7 (2025).

It's the band's first new studio album since the release of Dot in 2016.

Reingold enthuses:

It's been a fantastic period creating this beast of an album, being able to collaborate with such fine musicians in state-of-the-art environments such as The Ocean Way in Nashville to CLA studio in LA. I’m truly grateful for what everyone contributed on Transmutation.
Transmutation, that means something transforms into a new state of being, the universe is in a constant flux so that goes for my music too. Bringing a seed that turns into a bright flower, hopefully not dying too quickly!

The album features an array of stellar guests. Prog has previously reported that former The Who and Toto drummer Simon Phillips features on the album, along with fellow Steve Hackett band member Craig Blundell.

Transmutation also features contributions from Big Big Train drummer Nick D'Virgilio, John Mitchell, Steve Hackett and Randy McStine with Reingold supplying bass, keyboards and vocals.

Reingold enthuses :

I have to pinch my arm thinking who’s actually on the album. All heroes of mine and I’m truly humble and thankful that they have given me a part of their talent to shape this album. It’s truly a joint venture. I sometimes joke that Karmakanic is the equivalent to prog what Barcelona FC is to football. Only the best players onboard.

Karmakanic: Transmutation
1. Brace For Impact
2. End Of The Road
3. Cosmic Love
4. All That Glitters Is Not Gold
5. We Got The World
6. Falling
7. Gotta Lose This Ball And Chain
8. Transmutation

Karmakanic share new single “Cosmic Love” from forthcoming album ‘Transmutation’​

"... About his choice of “Cosmic Love” as the first taster from Transmutation, Reingold says

How do you choose a single for a prog album? You don’t. Some things aren’t meant to be overthought – just felt.

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