Magnet (7-8/97, p.69) - "...With IN PLACE OF REAL INSIGHT, Karate's post-punk philosophy manifests itself in songs that replace mood and melancholy with melodic guitar surges..."
Melody Maker (4/19/97, p.50) - "Four post-punk rhythm nerds armed with songs that spring from a tattered science textbook or a night in with a good book....This is probably the most refreshing record to come out of Boston in quite a while and is worthy of some of your time and attention...."
Rovi
With creative and powerful song structures and excellent vocals, this Massachusetts band is definitely one that should not be overlooked. With indie rock grooves containing flavors of emo and jazz, Karate explores beautiful new territory with a passion and energy that flows like a river. From dark and energetic breakdowns like "It's 98, Stop" to passionate stop/start wailers like "New New," In Place of Real Insight shows quite a bit of maturity from their first, self-titled LP. Karate definitely runs through all sorts of emotions in a way unlike most. ~ Blake Butler
Rovi