KEN mode - Venerable
Review by Shawn Boswell
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.
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Download
Filename: ken-mode-venerable.zip- MP3 size: 148 mb
- FLAC size: 872 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Book Of Muscle | ||
| Flight Of The Echo Hawk | ||
| A Wicked Pike | 2:51 | |
| Batholith | 3:33 | |
| Terrify the Animals | 2:58 | |
| Mako Shark | 2:58 | |
| Obeying The Iron Will.. | ||
| Flight of the Echo Hawk | 3:39 | |
| The Book of Muscle | 3:28 | |
| Book Of Muscle | ||
| The Irate Lumberjack | 7:26 | |
| Obeying the Iron Will | 4:27 | |
| Obeying the Iron Will... | 04:26 | |
| Obeying The Iron Will | ||
| Never Was | 8:16 | |
| The Ugliest Happy You've Ever Seen | ||
| The Ugliest Happy You've Ever Seen | 3:3 | |
| Terrify The Animals | ||
| Obeying The Iron Will... | 4:27 | |
| The Irate Jumbuck | 7:26 |
Video
Images
Catalog Numbers
- INIT-68
- PFL-074
- THRT026
- NOEL024
Labels
- Init Records
- Not On Label (KEN Mode Self-released)
- Profound Lore Records
- Throatruiner Records
- No List Records
Listen online
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Repress
- 10 × File
- FLAC
- Brown Marble
- Limited Edition
- CD
- Red
- Clear
- Cassette
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Godcity Recording Studio |
| Mixed At | Godcity Recording Studio |
| Mastered At | West West Side Music |
| Copyright (c) | KEN Mode |
| Pressed By | GZ Digital Media |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Aaron Turner |
| Bass | Chad Tremblay |
| Vocals | Chad Tremblay |
| Design | Josh Graham |
| Layout | Josh Graham |
| Drums | Shane Matthewson |
| Lyrics By | Jesse |
| Recorded By | Kurt Ballou |
| Mixed By | Kurt Ballou |
| Songwriter | KEN Mode, Kurt Ballou (tracks: 9) |
| Guitar | Jesse Matthewson |
| Artwork By | Randy Ortiz |
| Mastered By | Alan Douches |
| Written-By | Jahmeel Russell (tracks: B1), Ken Mode |
Notes
- Repress on black vinyl, 400 made.
- 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!
- 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.
- European pressing of 500 copies on solid red vinyl, different cover, single sleeve with printed inner.
- Gatefold sleeve.
- First pressing limited to 400 copies on black vinyl.
- 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.
- Limited to 300 cassettes.
- Comes with instant mp3 download.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 616892123361
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 103090E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 103090E2/A
- 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
Summary by Shawn Boswell
Comments
Thanx for the upload!!!
