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Karma
Rock · 1998 · 12 tracks

Karma

Aggressive late-90s guitar textures meet spiritual searching. A heavier, more contemplative return that trades neon synths for gritty, layered power-pop energy.

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It's the Rick Springfield you know, but with the 90s guitar distortion turned way up and a lot on his mind.

A restless and spiritually inquisitive rock record that balances aggressive energy with mid-life introspection.

Karma · vs · Rick Springfield
Self Examination+1.3σ

The writing leans notably further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Prayer
4:05
02
The White Room
3:22
03
Free
4:39
04
Itsalwaysomething
3:34
05
Religion of the Heart
3:36
06
Shock to My System
4:45
07
Karma
4:26
08
Beautiful Prize
4:00
09
In Veronica’s Head
3:52
10
Ordinary Girl
3:49
11
Act of Faith
5:25
12
Jessie’s Girl (acoustic)
3:28
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive, distorted guitar entry on Itsalwaysomething that signals a departure from his softer 80s palette.
The vulnerable, stripped-back intimacy of the acoustic Jessie's Girl which recontextualizes a massive hit as a weary folk song.
The soaring, multi-tracked vocal harmonies in the bridge of Religion of the Heart that recall classic arena rock grandeur.
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