EVOLUTION OF MEDIA – Gina Morris
Jason Clark, aka Munkie, is a mult-instrumentalist, composer and producer of subtle skill. Chemical Process, Munkie's second album, is a product of Clark's numerous talents and the vocal prowess of singer Kate Peters. A haunting album that will stick with you once you fully absorb it.

CD BABEL – E Jeff Einowski
MUNKIE have great sonic textures and are a joy to listen to. They have some sounds that even Pink Floyd could be proud of. Makes for great dance music, but is gentle enough to study to.

It’s quite ravishing in a downtempo gothic techno kind of manner. It’s haunting and lovingly spooked. This is the kind of dark techno influenced realms of pseudo-soundtrack style inhabited so brilliantly by the Sabres of Paradise and Two Lone Swordsmen. I’m looking forward to great things to come.

ADD REVIEWS
Mellow, glitchy downtempo beats with a slight electro edge back vocals that linger in the mix like a cloud wisp.

Properly Chilled (Radio) – DJ Brandon.
Munkie's "Chemical Process" is a combination of IDM, electro, dreamy pop, and triphop that, due largely to the soft, breathy style of vocalist Kate Peters.
"Fire In My Heart" is tense, sweetly feminine, and slinks along on super mellow, IDM-ish breaks. Another nice track is "Shatter The Circles". It has delicate instrumentation of subtle acoustic guitar, piano, strings and minimal percussion that goes so well with Kate's vocal style, it's perfect for the kind of quiet moments that might follow a light rain on a lazy day. Hands down, "Thin Skin" is the cut to experience here. Soft, beautiful, rhythmically melancholic, and Kate's voice is so painfully sensual it almost hurts. Definitely check it.

BUZZOUT ROOM (Radio)
I have to say, its very rare that I actually include songs with vocals on the Buzzoutroom. If I do they have to have that sound that grabs you, and keeps you, and the 1st track Antidote to Strychnine featuring Kate Peters on Vocals does exactly that.

What I like about this project from Jason Clark is the diversity he shows. Songs like the title track “Chemical Process” and “We are automated” which borders on dare I say, a smattering of 80’s sounding Kraftwerk synth. “My Thin Skin” where Kate adds her wonderful vocals, a la Massive Attack influences.

MUSIC PRESS – Wayne
‘Munkie’ Aka: Jason Clark is an accomplished composer come producer, providing his creations with a unique identity and with the introduction of ‘Kate’s’ pure vocals was a clever move. The album is obviously well produced with every element structured perfectly giving you a final mixdown, of a very high standard, leaving you with a mental programming stating how good this album really is. The songs depict stories for the telling even ‘Chemical Process’ which is void of defined vocals some how electronically chants you into an a state mental harmony. Simply Brilliant.

Epiphany Radio
The tracks have some beautiful vocals, and the track “Antidote to Strychnine” in particular is a gorgeous arrangement.

Reviewed by: Jo Cowap for Zejo Music
Munkie have been around for over three years now and frankly I’m surprised they aren’t a household name… The latest album, Chemical Process, is a fantastic blend of ambience and haunting vocals. It’s the kind of album you would put on when you are chilling with a bottle of wine in a candlelit atmosphere, and hopefully someone to enjoy it with. Because you will want to spread the word once you’ve had the total chill out experience this album offers.

Each of the 11 tracks has a personality from Fire in my heart where the emotion pumps out the speakers to the beat sounds from Dream of you (in colours). It would be hard to choose a favourite but if I had to, mine would be the title track, Chemical Process, which wafted me back to the 80’s with it’s experimental electronica reminiscent of Gary Numan. Munkie have said that they would like to believe their music would make a difference to someone’s day. Well done guys, you made my day and Chemical Process will remain at the top of my fave tracks for a long time to come.

Reviewed by: Andy Garibaldi – Dead Earnest Records
With 11 songs ranging from three to five minutes, the full effect is on view, with some tracks a bit more sprightly and commercial, while a song like 'Shatter The Circles' is just so full of heavenly passion and beautiful instrumentation, as strings, synths, piano, electro-percussive rhythms and deep bass supply the backdrop to a smoothly flowing vocal from the gorgeous voice of Ms Peters. what a superb quality slice of ambient song-writing, playing and vocalising, this is, as the tracks unfold to perfection, not a less than stunning composition on the entire album. In the vein of things such as Massive Attack (only, in my opinion, way more enjoyable), this band just get better and better - somebody sign them up - NOW!!!!

Review written by: Gavin Miller - Leeds Music Scene
Munkie has another cracking CD here, mixing dark synths, gorgeous vocals and some of the funkiest, downbeat drum patterns I've heard in ages. Opener 'Antidote To Strychnine' is a mellow piece of downbeat electronica, complete with some of the haziest, melancholic vocals ever.
The album then changes pace, and from the sublime we go to dark via the up tempo. 'Dream Of You (In Colours)' is a happy-ish big beated effort, whilst 'More Precious Than Gold' is just plain scary in parts, with its vocodered (and not like Cher) vocals and its sinister synths, it really does give you the creeps. In a good way though. Fire In My Heart' is reminiscent of a Massive Attack. Pulsating bass lines, trippy beats and soft synths all slowly bounce around like bubbles in a lava lamp. Oh, and those vocals... The 808 comes out on '(We Are) Automated', which sounds like a weird mesh of early 80s electro The album's latter half starts with a paranoid, edgy instrumental (the title track) and the beautiful 'Shatter The Circles', featuring some gorgeous acoustic guitar, subtle piano and some more of Peters' fine singing. On 'Thin Skin' there's deep, haunting synths, quiet clicks from the drum machine and some acoustic guitar somewhere. It's slightly eerie, yet strangely heavenly.
Jason Clark has yet again proved that he's a talented young man. The production on this album is something to be proud of. The layered synths, processed beats and programmed everything-else are not easy to achieve, trust me. Yet he's put so much attention to detail into every track here, it's hard to fault.

Selection of reviews for “ANTIDOTE TO STRYCHNINE” on Garageband.com

Don't Forget The Little People
The song opens with some sweet hip hop drums and a nice string chord structure and accomanying bass line. Right off reminds me of Dubstar. I am really liking this. The female singer is on key and on time. The vocal melody is very catchy. Even the bridge is good. The counterpoint is perfect. This is one of the best songs I have heard on garageband in months. Don't change a thing. It's better than the stuff on the radio. Holy smokes....you are going places! You get my highest rating!

Very Cool...
Wow, the vocals in this are sweet. Very smooth and sultry... one if the synths was a little loud in the chorus which took from the vocals but that's the only constructvie thing I've got to say. The beats are kicking and the song itself has a great melody and chorus! The overall production in there and all the elements add nicely to the song. Really good job!!!

Good Production
This is evident from the opening sounds the crispness of the hats etc, the vocalist has a nice voice and it suits this kind of material very well. The harmonies and backing vocals are nicely thought out so a good vocal performance good memorable song with a clear crisp production

Beautiful
beautiful voice, beautiful harmonies.. the music flows well and sounds great.. soothing and relaxing. great arrangement, they know what they are doing. there isnt much to critique!

Coolness Factor Infinity
Cool beat. Nice bass line. Dreamy sound. Nice work. Female vocals are EXQUISITE!!!! WOW!!! I am in love with her voice. Great work!

The beat kicks in baby
It starts grooving from the beginning. A nice beat and bassline that has a bit of soul-funky to it. A nice melodic female vocal, and strong harmony work. This track is quality, and well thought out. The hook is memorable, and stands out. Unfortunately, song structure is very weak on garageband, but this song is the exception to the rule. Ringing through with a sexy harmonic vibe, good programming in the percussion elements, nice synth work and selection of sounds. This is one of the better electronica songs I've heard on this site. Good luck. I'll give this one bonus points for female vocals, programming and beat.

"Downtempo music with very well produced vocals, this is nice and relaxing in places without losing an ounce of funk. Good stuff." - Pete Tong (Radio One)

“It’s rare you get a self released record as visual, lucid, creative, fertile as this. It’ll make you want to dance” – Manchester Music Scene

“This stuff runs the gamut from uber-ambient; to immaculate, starry pop-electronica; to straight-up housey groove; to some incredibly well produced Indian-influenced worldbeat electronica. Talvin Singh should be be watching his back.” - EPIPHANY Radio

“The funk-hop of ‘Arbitrary Love/Hate’ was only the tip of the Munkie's game. Juxtaposing every genre he can imagine, exacting the primitive world of DJing down to a sonic science. ‘Bright rays of the Sun’ matches reggae beats with a cheerful bubblegum melody. He goes slightly more solid on sampling and production--clean and immaculate.” – JAMES CLOSE (PANARTIST.COM)

“Atmospheric, layered evilness. The soundtrack to your most debauched night, a wonderful album” – Sandman Magazine

“Intelligent, dreamy and deliciously atmospheric, it’s a great album” – YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

“’PROGRESSION’ sounds like HYBRID remixing the new AIR album, but other more varied influences manage to permeate through the use of atmospheric chords and dreamy synth sweeps on repeated listens. It’s a very interesting and exciting piece of music that MUNKIE has here” - LEEDS MUSIC SCENE

“GREAT, Fantastic. A superb mix of music and emotions on one album, this is a great album and I now wait with baited breath for more!!!” - BLAST RADIO 1386

“This is a melting pot of ideas, with loads of influences coming through in a variety of guises and styles.” - Future Music

“Lush, downtempo collection of electro-pop tracks on this debut release from Munkie. ‘Collision’ starts off with a plucked acoustic guitar, warm synth waves and esoteric vocoded vocals to get the album off to an agreeable start. This is swiftly followed by the poppy-groove of ‘Arbitrary Love/Hate’. Lots going on in the mix here, this is a track that could have been written by the Blow Monkeys. ‘Panic Attack‘ is a particular highlight on this album of eclectic styles, Kate Peters delivers some strong vocals, while the acoustic guitars return, blending in nicely with the dark, hypnotic keyboards. The album gets darker mid-stream, and therefore becomes more stylistically consistent. One thing is for sure, you can be under no illusions as to the depth of Munkie, aka Jason Clark’s talent. Tracks such as ‘Bright Rays Of The Sun’, demonstrate a very highly accomplished understanding of studio production and songwriting. There is enormous potential here.” - Barcode Magazine.

“I am quite in shock.... What a great first album. Extremely well put together, with an interesting, 'different', feel. Stunning album! “ - Dec Cluskey (The Bachelors / Serious Writers Guild)

CDBABY FANS

Deep, ambient, flavourful, exactly as a good album should be
Reviewer : Laura Sugden
The mood is set from the opening bar of the first track to closing bars of the last. The music sets out to chill and that is exactly what it does. It's a bit everything but the girl/morcheeba esque, yet somehow deeper, as if the whole thing was written straight from the heart. Contemplative and ambient. First class.

I love this album, it creates very visual short stories
Reviewer : Simon Greaves
It’s a very professional effort on your debut. There was a clear mood and ambiance to the album, finished off well with the slightly slower and softer pick me up songs towards the end (Bright Rays Of Sun, Dreams) that didn’t detract from the overall deep feel. The songs hold good content and interest creating very visual short stories helped along by the choice of instruments, lyrics and tempo (portrayed especially well in Progression with its certain level of mania). Very Well Put Together. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this relaxed atmospheric mood setter.