Karma and Effect
| Karma and Effect | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by Seether | ||||
| Released | 24 May 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 5 October 2004–9 January 2005 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, post-grunge | |||
| Length | 60:51 | |||
| Label | Wind-up | |||
| Producer | Bob Marlette | |||
| Seether chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Karma and Effect | ||||
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B−[2] |
| musicOMH | (mixed)[3] |
| Ultimate Guitar | 9.5/10[4] |
Karma and Effect is the third album by the South African alternative metal/post-grunge band Seether. It was released on 24 May 2005 by Wind-up Records. It is certified gold in the US and Canada.
Upon release, the album debuted in the top 10 in many countries around the world and the first single "Remedy" held the top spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Following singles "Truth," and "The Gift", though not to the same extent, also found success on rock radio. Since its release the album has sold 635,413 units in the U.S. and nearly 800,000 worldwide. This is the band's second and final release with lead guitarist Pat Callahan before his departure a year later
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Because of Me" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Remedy" | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Truth" | 3:50 |
| 4. | "The Gift" | 5:34 |
| 5. | "Burrito" | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Given" | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Never Leave" | 4:59 |
| 8. | "World Falls Away" | 4:40 |
| 9. | "Tongue" | 4:05 |
| 10. | "I'm the One" | 2:48 |
| 11. | "Simplest Mistake" | 5:28 |
| 12. | "Diseased" | 3:40 |
| 13. | "Plastic Man" | 3:49 |
| 14. | "Kom Saam Met My" | 2:18 |
Total length: |
60:51 | |
Personnel
- Shaun Morgan – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Dale Stewart – bass, backing vocals
- John Humphrey – drums, percussion
- Pat Callahan - lead guitar
Unreleased songs
Before the release of Karma and Effect, a blog from the band on their website stated that there would be three b-side tracks for the album. They are: "Let Me Go", "Innocence" and "Blister". "Let Me Go" has been released and can be found on the "Remedy" single. "Innocence" and "Blister" were never mixed or mastered, but both songs, likely obtained off the album's demo tapes, were made available on a fan site for a short time. All of these songs were eventually included on the second disc of their greatest hits album, Seether: 2002-2013.
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart[5] | 39 |
| French Albums Chart[6] | 168 |
| German Albums Chart[7] | 94 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart[8] | 25 |
| Swiss Albums Chart[9] | 74 |
| US Billboard 200[10] | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Kergan, Wade. "Karma and Effect - Seether". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- ↑ Wood, Mikael (June 24, 2005). "Karma and Effect Review". Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ Day, Tom (September 19, 2005). "Seether - Karma and Effect". musicOMH. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Karma And Effect Review". Ultimate Guitar.
- ↑ "Seether - Karma And Effect" Check
|url=value (help). australian-charts.com. - ↑ "Seether - Karma And Effect" Check
|url=value (help). lescharts.com. - ↑ "Seether > Longplay-Chartverfolgung". Musicline.de (in German). PhonoNet.
- ↑ "Seether - Karma And Effect" Check
|url=value (help). charts.org.nz. - ↑ "Seether - Karma And Effect" Check
|url=value (help). hitparade.ch. - ↑ "Karma and Effect - Seether". Billboard.
- ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Seether – Karma and Effect". Music Canada.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Seether – Karma and Effect". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH