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Karma

Winger · 2009

43 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A dynamic blend of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks, embodying the essence of glam metal's enduring appeal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Deal With the Devil — This track features a catchy chorus and sharp guitar riffs that encapsulate Winger's signature style, making it a standout opening for the album.
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    Supernova — With its complex structure and introspective lyrics, this song showcases Kip Winger's growth as a composer and adds depth to the album.
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    Always Within Me — This ballad highlights emotional vulnerability through its poignant lyrics and melodic arrangement, representing a softer side of the band.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, Karma marked Winger's return after a decade-long hiatus since their last album, IV in 2006. The album showcases the band's evolution while still embracing their classic sound, highlighting frontman Kip Winger's continued growth as a songwriter and musician. This release solidified their re-establishment in the modern rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Extreme· Mr. Big· Trixter

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Supernova

    The bridge shifts to a contemplative tone, reflecting on fleeting moments of brilliance and connection amidst chaos.

    This structural pivot deepens the song's emotional impact by contrasting earlier energetic sections with introspection, showcasing lyrical sophistication.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deal With the Devil 3:00
  • 2 Stone Cold Killer 2:45
  • 3 Big World Away 3:51
  • 4 Come a Little Closer 2:49
  • 5 Pull Me Under 3:20
  • 6 Supernova 6:17
  • 7 Always Within Me 4:15
  • 8 Feeding Frenzy 3:00
  • 9 After All This Time 6:23
  • 10 Witness 7:15
  • 11 On the Inside (remix)

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