Superfloor - Kharma Baby (2008)

Tracklist

01. No Good For Me
02. Kharma Baby
03. Get Out of Here
04. You're So Cold
05. Been Down
06. Led Me
07. Soul On Fire
08. You Talk Too Much
09. Lose My Cool
10. I Wanna Rock With You
11. Miss You

Debut album from Dutch bluesrock band with strong female vocals of Florence Kraayvanger. Seventies rooted blues Rock with excellent guitars.
Last week I got the album on my desk and was pleasantly suprised. The outfit sounds tighter than ever before, the guitar is constantly grabbing you by the short and curly’s. Floor Kraaijvanger is always on top with her powerful and soulful voice, although Donkers makes her work for it! Guitarplayer Frank van der Wiel is a guy who loves the early seventies riff based Blues Rock from bands as Led Zeppelin. But his true inspiration lies decades after that with band called Cry of love, lead by ex Black Crowes guitarplayer Audley Freed. COL only made two albums and actually they were albums made for musicians, the sophisticated riffs and beautiful dynamics from Freed can be heard on the new Superfloor album. It’s not a rip-off, no it’s Franks own interpretation and craftsmanship that makes it work. Supported by an excellent Rhythm section he can dazzle you with catchy riffs and hooks.
Bassplayer Rob van den Broek is steady as the new John Paul Jones. That means: he’s really there! playing more than just notes.
Thomas Calis has done a fine job on his drumkit, thundering away when he gets the opportunity, but soft and solid when the song is asking for it. That is a rare quality in a drummer and it’s usely only found with the guys who see their drumkit as a real musical instrument. Long time friend of the band Rob Lamothe joins the band in a couple of songs on Kharma Baby. Kharma Baby deserves your attention, it deserves more than just Internet sales. It’s an album that you will play over and over again. It’s a good companion in your car. It’s actually a statement. It tells the world that with persistence, love of music and stamina you can go far. Superfloor is one of the best Dutch live bands in their field. Finally they got an album out to prove it!

DOWNLOAD ALBUM [flac]