In Place of Real Insight by Karate - 344

In this episode we explore the eclectic stylings of the band Karate. We break down their shift from post-hardcore roots to embracing jazz influences, focusing on the standout album 'In Place of Real Insight.' And we get there, in the usual fashion, by chatting extensively about their back catalogue. We also theorise that perhaps Karate fans may have split into two camps when they moved the focus almost exclusively to jazz. Our weekly Nexus challenge takes us from Karate to the late John Prescott through a convoluted but fascinating path involving jazz, punk rock, and the peace symbol. Expect deep musical analysis, unexpected links, and a few laughs.

Karate background: 08:05
Chris' Theory on Karate fans: 15:13
Early discography and eponymous debut: 19:18
Bed is in the Ocean, Unsolved & the journey to jazzcore: 29:53
Some Boots & Pockets: 41:20
595 & Make It Fit: 48:20
In Place Of Real Insight: 53:28
Summing up the album: 75:51
The John Prescott Nexus: 80:36