Karate’s Pockets stands as the band’s defiant final studio statement, closing a 12-year run that moved from post-hardcore intensity to exploratory, feedback-led improvisation. Rather than chasing trends of the early 2000s, the album sharpens its focus, returning to leaner songcraft shaped by jazz phrasing and beat-influenced lyricism.
The result is a record that feels both stripped-back and restless, balancing tension and restraint with moments of release. Contributions from Chris Brokaw (Codeine, Come) add further bite and texture, reinforcing the album’s taut interplay and dynamic range.
Issued by Numero Group, Pockets captures Karate at their most distilled and deliberate, bringing their catalogue to a close with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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