| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[1] |
In the Fishtank 12 is a 2004 EP by indie rock Karate as the 12th entry in the In the Fishtank series.[2] Recorded in July 2004, the EP is made up of covers of songs with critical views on American society.[3] Most of the songs were originally by The Minutemen.[1]
Reception
Brian Howe of Pitchfork said that "without revising the originals, Karate nudges them toward their own style-- a bit anesthetized, with a chilly precision bordering on blandness."[1]
Track listing
- "Strange Fruit" – 2:18
- "The Only Minority" – 1:03
- "Tears of Rage" – 4:12
- "Bob Dylan Wrote Propaganda Songs" – 1:35
- "Need a Job" – 2:20
- "This Ain't No Picnic" – 1:55
- "Colors" – 2:29
- "A New Jerusalem" – 5:37
Personnel
- Geoff Farina – guitar, vocals
- Jeff Goddard – bass
- Gavin McCarthy – drums
- Zlaya Hadzic – producer, mixer, mastering
- David Klooker – engineer
- Lewis Allan – writer (track 1)
- D. Boon – writer (tracks 2, 6, 7)
- Mike Watt – writer (tracks 2, 4, 7)
- Bob Dylan – writer (track 3)
- Beefeater – writer (track 5)
- Mark Hollis – writer (track 8)
References
- ^ a b c Howe, Brian. "Karate: In the Fishtank 12". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ In the Fishtank, Vol. 12 - Karate | Album | AllMusic, retrieved October 28, 2024
- ^ "Karate - In The Fishtank [MCD], Konkurrent". December 4, 2014. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
