Trust me. that artwork is way better than seeing a press shot of this husband and wife duo from California. They are not deformed or anything. I just think this represents the music much better than a boring press shot ever could. The name is apt as the music is full of Middle Eastern scales and tones to the point where a Pungi or snake-charming flute plays a major part. Take those influences and smash them into electronica, dub rhythms and get the wife to sing/shout over the top and you’ve got something close to brilliance.
Slap on the wrist for me for not posting this back in frickin’ August when I got it. I kept holding onto it for a while and then I thought I put it in a podcast. Duh. Anyway here’s two songs from The Basta EP.
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I like this alot!
Ive heard Omar K recently but cant place where
I agree with you on the artwork, but my artwork is different? Are they like Arabia Trading cards? Collect the whole set?
Ronan – Did we both by any chance hear this song at the Ponytail gig? I think I remember hearing it there.
Anthony – I like this one.
Yeah cool sound. I remember hearing Omar K over at Rcrd Lbl. Some other free tunes there as well and different pics- bullet crayons and all!
No, wasnt for me – def found it on a blog somewhere recently though
My heart still skips a beat listening to that Passion pit song!
Very, very nice…. Loved this and a fan of Omar K 🙂
Thanks again!
I’m gonna be really disappointed if they’re not ugly and deformed….