Bluekarma - Week Of 3/18/02
Song - "Erase" from The Communication
Can be heard at the band's site after our week is over.

Summary of parts of Their Bio: Comparing themselves to Pearl Jam and U2, this Dayton Band sounds like they are going for a stadium sound in a shoulder-to-shoulder club scene.

Even though the rating week is over. you can still listen and write a review. Just Click Here.

The Reviews Are In: Reviews - 26 | Possible Score - 130 | Current Score - 119 | Rating - 92%

Title: WOW-the next thing
What I Think: i went to their fort wayne show at picasso's and i thought they were awesome.I got their cd and een though i usually listn to a little more haardcore music it is always in my cd player!!!!!
Extra Credit Items: everything!!
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: Absahulery55@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Blue Karma rocks!
What I Think: As usual, Blue Karma does not disappoint. Not only is "Erase" a great song, but the whole CD rocks!
Extra Credit Items: I especially like the thought provoking lyrics and Jeremy's voice. The guitar solos are great too.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: briandryer@ameritech.net
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: killer rock w/ imaginative sound
What I Think: this sound blew me away! BK has a distinctive passion that can be felt during the movements within the piece.
Extra Credit Items: great gutiar rifts, Tip top production
I need to hear more
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: fynervynal2@yahoo.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: don't take the brown acid!
What I Think: very cool space rock sounding stuff.. reminds me of house of love meets stone roses.. with a dash of beatles.. great college radio song, if college radio were hip anymore..
not standard radio fare, but then again, that's a good thing.
a good, modern sound..
Extra Credit Items: i liked the ethereal sound in the mix.. i would like to hear more..
good snare drum sound.. good cymbal sounds..
interesting vocals..
i will be checking into these guys..
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****:
4 Star
Reviewer's email: sergio@village-buzz.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: http://www.village-buzz.com

Title: Blue Karma
What I Think: I think it is a great song and a great band I can not believe they are not signed yet. I think that the words have thought behing them and it shows. You can feel the thought as you listen to the song.
Extra Credit Items: The HOLE song. It is great every part. The guitar, the bass, the drums and yes the vocals. It is a great song.
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: avenomousvixen@yahoo.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.bluekarma.com
ReadyFireAim Note: Are there a lot of members of Bluekarma writing their own reviews - a few keep putting the BK web site as their own band's site.
Title: Tip Top!
What I Think: This song is awesome!! I love the rawness and the catchyness...I find myself singing
"ERRAAASSSEEE" after the song is through...lol!
Extra Credit Items: I really enjoy listening to the down to earth tones,rhythms,guitar riffs,and vocals that don't split my eardrums! It is refreshing to hear the kind of raw spirit and emotion that come through in ALL of the Bluekarma songs! I think this band is going to go through the roof sometime REALLY SOON...I am really proud of all of their accomplishments and I am pumped about watching them achieve big things in the future!!!
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: Acinom7979@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: i can't believe there not famous!!
What I Think: the words and the singers voice are like nothing i have heard before.
Extra Credit Items: the guitar is used so well . and i like that the song is slow and then it just lets go.
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: ashspit@voyager.net
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Great song!
What I Think: It's refreshing to hear a band with real talent who doesnt sound all pissed off. They have a good original sound with hints of bands like Pealr Jam,Creed,and Smashing Pumpkins that will certainly catch the ears of fans of that genre.Cant wait to hear more from them!
Extra Credit Items: The singer has very smoothe vocals. Lead guitar is excellent yet not too over powering, with the bass and drum parts falling in place very nicely.Great job by all in the band!
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: XBirdOPrey@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: SHOULD BE SIGNED>>>>>>
What I Think: killer song....
great band......
they should have been signed a year ago
Extra Credit Items: killer bass line....
smokin lead.....
massive vocals....
damn good tubs keepin time
well made song ,,,,with good production quality and very original
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: cujocountry@webtv.net
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Totally Awesome
What I Think: This song is totally awesome. It really shows the talent of these guys to play different styles of songs. These guys are a great band, I've seen them live several times, and wait for the day they reach the big time! They definitely deserve to! Rock on Blue Karma!
Extra Credit Items: I really like the guitar riffs in the song. I also think the bass line is moving even for the deep meaning and need for the melodic sense of the song.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: SOULFLY45424@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Another slam dunk
What I Think: I really enjoy BlueKarma. Got a really clean and tight sound. I just wish I could get some more "grit" out of the vocals. The "tortured" sound is ok...but the band needs a bit more of the down and dirty tunes.
Extra Credit Items: Your sound is so nice...very clean and tight. You guys are DEFINATELY on the way to the big leagues.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****: 4 Star
Reviewer's email: bradmajors@mindspring.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

1 Non Public Review Rated this song: 5
Title: Original
What I Think: Like always bluekarma has outdone themselves. I have seen numerous bands all around the surrounding Dayton area, but no one comes close to bluekarma. They are orignal and by far the most creative band around.
Extra Credit Items: The words. understandable and very true.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****
: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: phantasticphun@yahoo.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: It's about time....
What I Think: After somehow living through the last couple years, suffering from the stifling rabble that most mainstream record companies release, it's about time something like bluekarma came along. "Erase" definitely demonstrates something we just don't hear that much of anymore in rock music; feeling and emotion. So many groups out there now are focused on hatred and disgust; the depression of life. It's nice to hear about a band that takes life by the reins and grasps for every ounce of vitality it can muster. This band is going somewhere...
Extra Credit Items: The guitars are solid and the vocals signify depth of thought and a provoking since of what music really is and should mean to us all. Nothing in this song overshadows anything else... Like life's perfect graphic equilizer, everything's in it's place.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: subcryptic@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Feelin' some heat
What I Think: YES-I would definitly pay to see these guys play!
YES-I would definitly buy their CD!
YES-I would like to hear more!
Extra Credit Items: The lyrics, vocals, guitars, well I liked everthing- I haven't checked out their website - but plan to do so.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: TDawnC1@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Pure Grace!
What I Think: This song captures the pure essance of Bluekarma. It shows there ability to play a rock balled. These boys are tip top with there ability to play a easy tune and then able to really rock it out! After hearing more of their music I have be addictid!!
Extra Credit Items: The smooth bass sound is captavating along with the lead vocals, and the lead guitar. The Drummer adds a pure ontime beat that just brings this band out. The mix is done perfectly to get there every sound. The ability to write their own music is amazing and it all has such deep meanings!
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: screamNtiburon@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:


Title: calming and catchy
What I Think: I really like this song, from begining to end it really grabs you attention and makes you want to keep listening. I get a sort of radiohead feel but with them still keeping it unique. I have had a chance to see them play live too, which is even better. They really know how to grab an audience and take them on a journey of emotions.
Extra Credit Items: I really liked the guitar work in the begining, and actually through out the song there were alot of little catchy guitar licks. I thought the chorus over all was very well put together along with the structure of the rest of the song.
I thought the bridge was a nice change up and I think it work well with the whole flow of the song. And finally I like the way the song ended with the whole pitch shift of the guitar.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: travis@swimband.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.swimband.com


Title: Finally! A sound EVERYONE can GET-IN-TO
What I Think: I loved it! See my notes below. Maybe a better mix of this CD, but the over all sound is GREAT! I would like to hear more from this band! And see them in person! :D)
Extra Credit Items: I found this type of music so easy to get into! I LOVE IT! I played this at work and asked others their opinions (like a temworker would, on lunch hr.), and we ALL (6 of us) agreed this song can go placed. I'm always looking for good (fresh) new sounds and I think this song meets a lot of what I'm personally looking for (not bubble-gum, not rap, not heavy-metal-throating-screaming), but good rock sounds. I would like to hear some more of this band.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: AAPerryTwp@aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: BlueKarma

Title: lyrics from the heart!
What I Think: Bluekarma is awesome and their lyrics definitely can hit you on a personal level!
Extra Credit Items: You can relate to the lyrics!
The music goes along with it well!
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: amberbertke@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Good!!!
What I Think: I liked the song. It sounds like Bluekarma will be a good band. Keep up the good work!
Extra Credit Items: I would say that I liked pretty much everything. This song could possibly lead to huge things.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: kdawg69@hotmail.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: www.bluekarma.com

Webmaster note: Hmmmm... is this review from the band.


Title: attention grabbing
What I Think: I think you guys sound excellent. I love the guitar riffs and the singer has an excellent voice! Good tempo change and good lyrics!
Extra Credit Items: It sounds soooooo professionally recorded! I love it! Like I said above the Guitar riffs are excellent and the singer has a wonderful voice that makes you want to listen and hear what is being said!
I do not like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: Fred6921@Aol.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: blind_judgment.tripod.com

Title: Awesome
What I Think: Blue Karma sounds awesome, I think they'll go far for sure! They kick ass!
Extra Credit Items: Everything. I liked the guitar, the beats, the voice is awesome, mix, all around great music.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****: 5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: TrentsGirl3312@msn.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:


Title: awesome, incredible
What I Think: I love the lead vocals. The sound is raw and innovative. I would definitely recommend this band to all my friends.
Extra Credit Items: I like the whole sound of the band. The vocals, guitars, drums. You guys ROCK. I like it that you don't sound like anyone else.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: *****:
5 Star - Killer Tune
Reviewer's email: tnewton@communicomm.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

Title: Erase
What I Think: Very smooth vocals and tremendous guitar work. Band sounds seasoned ad ready. Have a difinnitve sound that doesn't sound like everyone else.
Extra Credit Items: Guitars and More Guitars! Cool Riffs that work and aren't too busy. Production has somewhat of a Strokes touch but not nearly as rough. Acctually a cool touch.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****: 4 Star
Reviewer's email: Cincy100@yahoo.com
Reviewer's Band's Site:

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My Rating ***: 3 Star - Average
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Title: BlueKarma Rocks
What I Think: This band rocks. This song barely captures the rockin' BlueKarma can deliver live, but it does give you a good feeling for there ability to blend melodic rock a la U2 and put a nice Modern Rock edge to it. Production wise I think it could use a little low end boost, but the mix is tight all around.
Extra Credit Items: Tight rhythm, atmospheric guitars, strong vocal melodies.
I like this kind of music:
My Rating: ****: 4 Star
Reviewer's email: buckra@mpowerent.com
Reviewer's Band's Site: http://www.buckra.com

ReadyFireAim Note: Buckra was one band we found at the old Garageband.com and think has some cool stuff going for their band. Glad to see them visiting us here. Check out their stuff, especially Maserati, which I loved the first time I heard it.


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