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Kokopelli is a curious choice as the follow-up to Kosheen's debut album (Resist). Where, on Resist, they made plain their Bristol heritage with their emotive take on dance, here they let slip a previously unexpected affection for goth rock. Gone are the urgent breakbeats and surging choruses; replaced by metallic guitars, desolate melodies and smothering melancholy of the kind that Evanescence or Skin rejoice at. And while the leap from brooding dance to brooding metal isn't the biggest, in the process they've lost one of their greatest assets: the ability to make emotionally wrought songs out of drum & bass. Thankfully then, their other key feature, singer Sian Evans' haunting, folk-hued vocals, remain just as potent and affecting. More than equipped with the drama and longing needed to pull off their transformation, she brings alive "Wasting My Time"'s tech-metal, adds substance to the FM-radio thrust of single "All in Head" and breathes an air of malevolence into "Avalanche" and "Wish"'s murky Depeche Mode synths. So even if Kosheen aren't quite the unique entity they once were, they're still easy to pick out of the crowd. --Dan Gennoe
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I absoloutly loved Kosheens first album Resist and therefore bought Kokopelli. Kokopelli is nothing like Resist. I am not saying that this is neccessarily a bad thing as you do not want two albums that are the same but Kosheen seem to have totally changed their style of music. Where Resist was obviously very much influenced by drum and bass, Kokopelli is sort of a mixture of rock and trip hop and the drum and bass roots are barely noticeable. There is alot of guitar on this album (almost like someone learnt to pay the guitar since the last album and now feels they have to include it everywhere!!). Sian's voice is still fantastic though.
Where as Resist had really rememberable tracks such as Catch U and Hungry I feel there are not really any standout tracks here as they all sound pretty similar. There are no tracks really that you would find people dancing to as this album is more the type of music you would just listen to when you were feeling a bit depressed (it is not as uplifting/foot thumping as Resist, it is a lot darker). If I had to pick a track that I liked best it would probably be Avalanche
When I first heard Kokopelli I didn't like it at all as I was expecting more drum & bass sounds like from Resist. However after a few listens I actually quite like it now after accepting it for the type of music it is as all the tracks are well thought out and there is no 'filler'.
Overall if you liked the first single "All in my Head" (and guitar sounds) you will like Kokopelli, if not my advise is to give it a miss.
Where as Resist had really rememberable tracks such as Catch U and Hungry I feel there are not really any standout tracks here as they all sound pretty similar. There are no tracks really that you would find people dancing to as this album is more the type of music you would just listen to when you were feeling a bit depressed (it is not as uplifting/foot thumping as Resist, it is a lot darker). If I had to pick a track that I liked best it would probably be Avalanche
When I first heard Kokopelli I didn't like it at all as I was expecting more drum & bass sounds like from Resist. However after a few listens I actually quite like it now after accepting it for the type of music it is as all the tracks are well thought out and there is no 'filler'.
Overall if you liked the first single "All in my Head" (and guitar sounds) you will like Kokopelli, if not my advise is to give it a miss.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I am an American who heard "Resist" by chance. Unfortunately as is the case with many great UK acts, Kosheen were not promoted very well in the US (never mind the fact that the US has a shocking shortage of musical talent). Anyway, Kokopelli is a killer follow-up to Resist IMO. Yeah, the d&b sound has largely vanished, but that doesn't make these songs any less appealing. This band knows how to craft gripping and catchy melodies. And let's not forget Sian Evans singularly DEADLY vocals. She puts most American R&B singers to shame with her soulful and rich voice. This woman is seriously one of the best singers to hit the scene since Beth Gibbons. She is just amazing. Although Kokopelli is darker and more "crunchin'," it is hard not to be blown away by the powerful music and vocals. Kokopelli is at the top of my list for best CDs of 2003!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is truly a great album. Yeah it doesn't have the D+B style of "Resist" and many people may be disappointed with that, but nevertheless this is still worth buying. Heavy guitar riffs interchange with acidic sounds to create a dance/rock/trip hop fusion that is very pleasing on the ears and once again Sian's lyrics and vocal range are amazing!!! My personal favourites "Suzy May" and "Ages". I can't seem to get this album out of my car stereo....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
good album
i think this is better than their first album, although i wasn't sure at first. some tracks have definately grown on me, as i wasn't impressed by the first listen, but now this is... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Miss E. Chambers
Packed to capacity with brilliant tracks
I felt compelled to choose this album as one of a small number on which to set down a few comments. It's hard to over-praise it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. P. Monblat
Kokopelli
First album I have bought by these guys - really great stuff, solid tracks and if you do like the singers voice you will probably like all their stuff. Buy it and try it!
Published 22 months ago by pooky
Kosheen rule again
What an album, carring on from where they left off, I think Kosheen are like a good bottle of wine they get better with age. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by vino
Glad I didn't hear Resist
Having heard all the knockers who hate this because it's a complete change from Resist then I'm glad I didn't hear Resist. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by John Connolly
Mature, post-consumerist elegance
If 'Resist' was post-rave culturally aware sparky fun, Kokopelli is thoughtful and pastoral, but riddled with repetitive vocals in search of a digital remixer. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2006 by Dark Paths
Great Album
Dont listen to these bad reviews, its a great album from start to finish. Nothing out sounds quite like this really! Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by J. Walker
natural progression
Kosheen produce truely excellent music and its been unfortunate that i have only recently discovered their work. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2006
What a disapointment
If your looking for a follow up album from Resist, then your going to be very disapointed indeed, long gone are the drum & bass beats from tracks such as Pride and Hide U from... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2006
Eh?
Having seen all the 1 star reviews I felt obliged to write as a music lover. Yes it is a change from their 1st album, yes it's not quite as good as the 1st album (hence my 4 stars... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2005 by Mr. J. H. Clay
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