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KEN mode - Venerable
Review by Виктор Рихтер
Venerable, the fourth album by Canadian noise rock band KEN mode, is a blistering and uncompromising collection of songs that showcase the band's raw power and intensity. From the opening track "Book of Muscle" to the closing song "Never Was", KEN mode delivers a relentless assault of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and anguished vocals that will leave listeners breathless.
The band's sound on Venerable is a potent blend of punk, metal, and noise rock, with elements of sludge and hardcore thrown in for good measure. The songs are built around crushing guitar riffs and pounding rhythms, with occasional moments of atmospheric tension and release. The lyrics are equally intense, exploring themes of personal struggle, existential despair, and social critique.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Batholith", which features guest vocals from legendary noise rock pioneer Steve Albini. Albini's distinctive voice adds an extra layer of grit and intensity to the song, which is already one of the most powerful on the album. Other highlights include "The Promises of God", a searing indictment of religious hypocrisy, and "A Wicked Pike", a relentless barrage of distorted guitars and pummeling drums.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: ken-mode-venerable.rar- MP3 size: 144 mb
- FLAC size: 1036 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Terrify the Animals | 2:58 | |
| Obeying The Iron Will... | 4:27 | |
| Never Was | 8:16 | |
| Batholith | 3:33 | |
| Flight of the Echo Hawk | 3:39 | |
| The Book Of Muscle | ||
| A Wicked Pike | 2:51 | |
| Obeying the Iron Will... | 04:26 | |
| Flight Of The Echo Hawk | 3:39 | |
| The Ugliest Happy You've Ever Seen | 3:3 | |
| The Irate Jumbuck | 7:26 | |
| Obeying The Iron Will.. | 4:27 | |
| Terrify The Animals | 2:58 | |
| Mako Shark | 2:58 | |
| The Book of Muscle | 3:28 | |
| The Ugliest Happy You've Ever Seen | 3:03 | |
| Obeying the Iron Will | 4:27 | |
| The Irate Lumberjack | 7:26 | |
| Obeying The Iron Will | ||
| Book Of Muscle | 3:28 |
Video
Images
Catalog Numbers
- THRT026
- NOEL024
- INIT-68
- PFL-074
Labels
- Throatruiner Records
- Not On Label (KEN Mode Self-released)
- No List Records
- Init Records
- Profound Lore Records
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Red
- 10 × File
- FLAC
- Cassette
- Brown Marble
- Repress
- Clear
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Godcity Recording Studio |
| Mixed At | Godcity Recording Studio |
| Mastered At | West West Side Music |
| Pressed By | GZ Digital Media |
| Copyright (c) | KEN Mode |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork By | Randy Ortiz |
| Layout | Randy Ortiz |
| Bass | Chad Tremblay |
| Vocals | Chad Tremblay |
| Drums | Shane Matthewson |
| Guitar | Jesse Matthewson |
| Mastered By | Alan Douches |
| Mixed By | Kurt Ballou |
| Recorded By | Kurt Ballou |
| Artwork | Aaron Turner |
| Design | Josh Graham |
| Lyrics By | Jesse |
| Songwriter | KEN Mode, Kurt Ballou (tracks: 9) |
| Written-By | Jahmeel Russell (tracks: B1), Ken Mode |
Notes
- European pressing of 500 copies on solid red vinyl, different cover, single sleeve with printed inner.
- Limited to 300 cassettes.
- Comes with instant mp3 download.
- Recorded and mixed August 19-28, 2010 at Godcity, Salem, MA, USA.
- Mastered at West West Side Music, New Windsor, NY, USA.
- All songs copyright KEN Mode.
- This limited edition version comes on brownish marble vinyl and has alternate screen-printed artwork which is super cool. Only 100 made, Init Records has 50 for mailorder, and the other 50 are being sold by the band on tour!
- Repress on black vinyl, 400 made.
- Gatefold sleeve.
- First pressing limited to 400 copies on black vinyl.
- North American vinyl edition. Packaged in a deluxe gatefold jacket with alternate artwork from the CD version.
- First pressing (March 2011): 100 copies on brown marble vinyl, 400 copies on black vinyl.
- Second pressing (August 2011): 100 copies on clear vinyl, 400 copies on black vinyl.
- European vinyl edition limited to 500 copies on solid red vinyl released by Throatruiner Records.
- Clear vinyl. 2nd Pressing. Limited to 100 copies.
- Recorded and mixed August 19-28, 2010 at Godcity by Kurt Ballou, Salem, MA, USA.
- Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music, New Windsor, NY, USA
- Pressing Info:
- First pressing (March 2011): 100 copies on brown marble vinyl, 400 copies on black vinyl (this).
- Third pressing (June 2013): 300 copies on black vinyl.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 103090E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 103090E2/A
- Barcode: 616892123361
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): S-75573 INIT68 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): S-75574 INIT68 B Salt
About KEN mode
Real Name
- KEN mode
Name Vars
- KEN Mode
- KEN mode
Members
- Drew Johnston
- Darryl Laxdal
- Shane Matthewson
- Jesse Matthewson
- Jahmeel Russell
- Chad Tremblay
- Andrew LaCour
- Scott Hamilton
- G. Thérèse Lanz
- Kathryn Kerr
Thanx for the upload!!!