Sometimes a band suddenly pops up with its own sound. And it actually turns out to be homegrown. The Cosmic Carnival was a real living room band for a long time, but in 2012 it has outgrown that status a bit. In addition to being a welcome guest in the Dutch club circuit, the Rotterdam company is now also making trips to New York, Casablanca and the Greek islands. Those destinations are just as
… diverse as the music that is made, because The Cosmic Carnival, as they say themselves, is difficult to place in a corner. On Change The World Or Go Home reggae sounds as well as soul and rock influences can be heard. If the record has to be given a place, 'summery' might be a good indication. Because the album mostly sounds cheerful, laidback and carefree. The song The Green Light Part 1 is typical of the album. The message is: enjoy life, it will only take a while. (BvdV)more