Levolution is the second studio album

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 by Australian rock

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 band Juke Kartel

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Juke Kartel is a rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia in the early 2000s, and since October 2007 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Toby Rand, guitarist and piano Todd Burman, guitarist and back up vocalist Dale Winters, drummer Jason Pinfold with...

, and the first American released album. Levolution was released to the Australian public through Carved Records on 20 August 2010, and later released to the United States on 28 September 2010. Produced by Brian Virtue (Jane's Addiction

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, Velvet Revolver

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, 30 Seconds to Mars

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, Chevelle

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) and Rick Parashar

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 (Pearl Jam

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, Alice in Chains

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, 3 Doors Down

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, Nickelback

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), the album features a half-dozen freshly penned tracks and six from the band's 2009 Australian CD, Nowhere Left to Hide

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, remixed by Dan Korneff (My Chemical Romance

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, Cavo

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). With its overarching theme of personal growth and "the journey we’re all on", says vocalist/lyricist Toby Rand, Levolution finds musical parity in its strong hooks, multi-textured instrumentals and passionate vocals.

The title of the album comes from a word lead singer Toby Rand

Toby Rand

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 created, during an interview with shakefire.com Toby explains;
"Levolution' is a word i created. It means 'Understanding the process of life by evolving to new or greater levels'...we have been faced with many goals to rise to and concur and the word Levolution sums up our band life. I am so fuckin proud of 'Levolution'....it is a culmination of our band's journey over the last few years and really tells stories of evolution we have undertaken. It has acoustic driven songs, heavy rock, and melodic sonics. So rewarding to hold the finish product and see everything we've poured into the album."

Levolution has received positive reviews from critics. Juke Kartel

Juke Kartel

Juke Kartel is a rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia in the early 2000s, and since October 2007 their line-up has consisted of vocalist Toby Rand, guitarist and piano Todd Burman, guitarist and back up vocalist Dale Winters, drummer Jason Pinfold with...

 have also received high praises from producer Rick Parashar

Rick Parashar

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"Juke Kartel is one of the best rock bands to come out in a long time. They definitely are on their way to being a commercial arena rock band, with a ‘60s, grunge-like quality that gives them an edge."

Singles

The first single released from the album was "The Sign". A music video has been shot but has yet to be released. The second single released was "If Only". The song was released in conjunction with Levolution, to radio and as a digital download in the USA. A music video has also been filmed but is still yet to be released.

Track listing

1. "Anybody Out There" - 4:48
2. "My Baby" - 3:46
3. "Bullet Wearing Trademark Clothes" - 4:27
4. "If Only" - 3:42
5. "The Sign" - 4:20
6. "Save Me" - 3:42
7. "Road Of Glass" - 3:28
8. "Soulshaper" - 3:53
9. "December" - 4:16
10. "Throw It Away" - 3:06
11. "On Fire" - 4:11
12. "Findout" - 4:49