Karp Rye Coalition - Split 12

Review by Hostal Provincia Valledupar

Split 12" by Karp Rye Coalition: A Lo-Fi Prog Rock Gem That Still Resonates If you’re into music that feels like it was recorded in someone’s garage but somehow still sounds otherworldly, Split 12" by Karp Rye Coalition is your jam. Released back in '95 on Troubleman Unlimited, this album is a wild ride through lo-fi grit, prog rock ambition, and indie rock charm. It’s raw, unpolished, and messy in all the right ways—like finding treasure in a dumpster fire. The US-based band throws everything at the wall here: fuzzy basslines, wonky time signatures, and vocals so unhinged they sound like Junior (the vocalist) might’ve been wrestling with an invisible demon while laying them down. Tracks like “White Jesus of 114 St.” and “Get Your Hands Off My Cake” stuck with me long after my first listen—not because they’re perfect, but because they’re gloriously imperfect. Take “White Jesus of 114 St.,” for instance. The track kicks off with this jangly guitar riff from Wiley or Gonnelli (hard to tell who’s doing what, honestly), then spirals into chaos as Morey’s bassline slithers around like a drunk snake. Leto’s drumming? Man, it’s relentless—like he’s trying to break his kit mid-song. And those lyrics? Hilarious and haunting all at once. I mean, how can you not remember lines about some holy figure chilling on a New York street corner? It’s absurd yet oddly relatable, like overhearing a stranger ranting on the subway but secretly nodding along. Then there’s “Get Your Hands Off My Cake,” which is just pure madness wrapped up in three minutes of sonic rebellion. The whole thing feels like a punk rock tantrum filtered through a prog lens—wild tempo shifts, weird breakdowns, and shouts that make zero sense but somehow feel profound. You know when people say, “It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey”? This song proves ‘em wrong—it’s both. By the end, you’re left breathless, wondering what the hell just happened. Behind the scenes, dudes like Alap Momin deserve props for wrangling these chaotic sounds into something cohesive. Same goes for Dutch Cooke and Keith Deblasi, who helped engineer tracks B1 and B2 without losing their anarchic spirit. Even the lacquer cut by G.S.V. adds a layer of warmth that makes the whole thing feel alive, like vinyl crackles were part of the plan. Reflecting on Split 12", it strikes me as one of those albums that doesn’t try too hard to impress—but ends up being unforgettable anyway. Listening to it now, decades later, feels like revisiting an old friend who’s still kinda insufferable but also deeply lovable. Or maybe it’s more like watching a home movie where everyone’s slightly out of frame but laughing hysterically. Whatever it is, it sticks with you. So yeah, give it a spin if you dig music that refuses to play nice. Just don’t expect perfection—because sometimes, the best things come from embracing the mess. Oh, and fun fact: rumor has it Wiley once said making this record felt like "trying to bake cookies during an earthquake." Sounds about right.

Artist: Karp Rye Coalition
Album: Split 12

Rock

1995

Rating: 4.54

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Get Your Hands Off My Cake
Romancing The Italian Horn
Obstacle Corpse
White Jesus Of 114 St.

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Rye Coalition - Romancing The Italian Horn

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KARP OBSTACLE CORPSE

Karp/Rye Coalition - Split LP

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Catalog Numbers

tmu 006

Labels

Troubleman Unlimited

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escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
ascolta in linea
online luisteren

Formats

Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
EP

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Sweetwood Sound
Mixed At	Sweetwood Sound
Lacquer Cut At	Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Mastered At	Greg Lee Processing

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Morey (tracks: B1, B2)
Drums	Leto (tracks: B1, B2)
Engineer	Dutch Cooke (tracks: B1, B2), Keith Deblasi (tracks: B1, B2)
Guitar	Wiley (tracks: B1, B2), Gonnelli (tracks: B1, B2)
Lacquer Cut By	G.S.V.
Recorded By	Alap Momin (tracks: B1, B2)
Mixed By	Alap Momin (tracks: B1, B2)
Vocals	Junior (tracks: B1, B2)

Notes

Comes with insert.
Rye Coalition recorded and mixed at Sweetwood Sound.
Date on Rye Coalition side of insert: 6/2/95
On back: Printed In Canada
A2 originally performed by Huey Lewis & The News
Mastering labs derived from runout etchings.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): TMV-006-A F/W G.S.V. L-44967
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): TMV-006-B F/W G.S.V. L-44967X

About Karp Rye Coalition

ladda ner album Karp Rye Coalition - Split 12

American rock band from Tumwater, Washington, which was influenced by the likes of and . They formed in 1990 and released albums on 's label . Karp broke up in 1998 with members moving on to other bands, including and . Drummer Scott Jerrigan died in a bizarre boating accident in 2003.

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Members

Jared Warren
Chris Smith
Scott Jernigan

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Split 12* by Karp Rye Coalition is a hidden gem from the mid-'90s rock scene. It blends lo-fi grit with progressive and indie rock vibes, creating a sound that feels both raw and experimental. What’s wild is how the entire B-side was crafted by just a small crew—two drummers (Leto), two bassists (Morey), and a team of engineers and mixers who clearly had their work cut out for them. Tracks like "White Jesus of 114 St." and "Get Your Hands Off My Cake" showcase this quirky mix of chaos and melody. Plus, it came out on Troubleman Unlimited, a label known for pushing underground sounds. Not your typical rock release, but that’s what makes it special!

Comments

vejeetta44

2025-03-14

big cans of coors

alicecedge

2025-03-13

Track List:
Karp

huertaescuelarm

2025-03-13

Did you know that it’s against the law to play a Karp album, even privately, if you live within a 16.3KM radius of the CERN Large Hadron Collider?

Because that would be awesome.

becsbou

2025-03-12

shit. was Karp the best band ??

fragrentflowers

2025-03-12

Perfeito

mihai155170

2025-03-12

Slams like a mother fuckr

hoanvh

2025-03-12

fuck face spit on thee, and your salt lick
bar chopped boots this side of paradise
sitting out this game on injured reserve
coach see me walk. I’m not so old!!

we’ve got a ways to go
look at that bowling score!
my momma picks on yours
she snores, she purrs,
she drinks big cans of coors!

we’ve got it, a hat trick!

sleeping off the pounds before she has another round
eating cake until it blew the party off the ground!
good advise is to avoid the naughty clowns,
they poke, they pinch,
they turn the frown upside down

trix are for kids, so what’s that leave adults to play with?
reach to the bottom of the bag, to get your secret toy surprise!
101 ways to please your lover with plastic toys
one more time for surf, guy, shop, etc. surf guy!

hey, you just ate!
get your hands off my cake!