Delicate Flame Of Desire 2003 line-up:Rachel Jones: lead vocal, percussion
Ian Jones: bass, acoustic guitar, vocals, percussion
Jonathan Edwards: keyboards, vocals
Paul Davies: electric guitars
Anne-Marie Helder: vocals, flute, percussion
Gavin John Griffiths: drums, percussion
with:
Heather Findlay: additional vocals on "Time Stands Still", "The Right Time" & "Heart Of Stone"
KARNATAKA's "Delicate Flame Of Desire" is a beautiful album with showcases some of their best work so far. Once again they are fronted with the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Rachel Jones. Jones' voice is absolutely stunning and whose style is tonal and deep with conviction in a sensual and evocative style not unlike that of Joanne Hogg of IONA and Mary Fahl of OCTOBER PROJECT. Musically KARNATAKA actually remind me very much of OCTOBER PROJECT and IONA with their celtic-like inspired sounds and song writing style. KARNATAKA don't really break any new musical boundaries here but do deliver an album full of dramatic, multi-layered arrangements and emotional beauty. For those who love celtic-like prog will definitely love this album. loserboy, progarchives.com