Barkmarket is the band for me - still one of my favourites. Gimmick is probably my favourite album, but L.Ron is also a banger and has hands down the best overall guitar sound over ever heard on an album.
I think they got pigeonholed by some dodgy videos, but honestly the songs keep giving and really reward repeat listening, are hard to classify, and are full of these great moments that happen just once in a track.
And that reminds of Karate. Fucking awesome band. I’m really happy that Numero Group decided to put out a few of their albums. Karate - There Are Ghosts - YouTube
I was playing music some with Todd Cook and hanging out more when they were tracking this album. Hearing early mixes - oof, just a magical album Perfect encapsulation of his bass playing too.
I loved this record when it came out. It sounds like heavy rock meets Dead Can Dance. The album showed me how wonderful sampling and traditional music are.