Carnaval (band)

Carnaval is a Slovenian alternative stoner rock blues funk metal band.

Formation

Carnaval was formed in Ljubljana in 2004 as Pinocchio Pinchball, more than a year later they renamed to Carnaval. From the early beginnings in 2003, still as a part of music collective Pussyfinger they were strongly influenced by 90s stonerrock sound. Later they developed their own sound that broke out from the strict stoner/desert rock frame and they successfully added blues and funk elements as well as metal heaviness to some of their more powerful tunes. The vocals are crisp, clean and bring a calm element to the very varied, mostly heavy music which makes an interesting dynamic BLEND.

Records

Carnaval have released three studio albums, all of which were self-released and completely self financed from gigs and merchandise sales. They all have been critically acclaimed, mostly the last effort "Tennis Football Basketball" (2012). Carnaval also appeared on two compilations called "Burn the Street Vol. 5" (2005, Daredevil Records, Germany) and "Klubski maraton 07" (2007, Radio Študent, Ljubljana). Over the years Caranaval have built a relatively small but strong following in Slovenia where they already hold a cult status as a pioneers and developers in the underground scene.

The lyrics (all in English) touch on different subjects, from strong personal lyrics, love lyrics, to completely social/political songs which have strong and clear messages. Carnaval have always openly been against publishing and various copyright systems in Slovenia and have supported DIY scene and Creative Commons.

Discography

"2" (2009)
"1" (2010)
"Tennis Football Basketball" (2012)

Demos and Compilations

"Knez Atula" (Demo 2004 as Pinocchio Pinchball )
"Burn the Street Vol. 5" (2005 as Pinocchio Pinchball )
"Slap in Your Face" (Demo 2005)
"Klubski maraton 2007" (2007)

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