Venerable (album)
| Venerable | ||||
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| Studio album by KEN mode | ||||
| Released | 15 March 2011 | |||
| Recorded | August 19–28, 2010 at Godcity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts | |||
| Genre | Noise rock, sludge metal, post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 42:44 | |||
| Label | Profound Lore | |||
| Producer | Kurt Ballou | |||
| KEN mode chronology | ||||
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Venerable is the fourth studio album by Canadian noise rock band KEN mode, released on 15 March 2011 through Profound Lore. Venerable won in the Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year category at the 2012 Juno Awards.[1]
Critical reception
Accolades
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclaim!<ref name= Exclaim!'s 2011 Year in Review: Metal>"Year in Review: Metal". Exclaim!.</ref> | Canada | Top 10 Metal Albums of the Year | 2011 | 1 |
| Hellbound.ca!<ref name= Hellbound.ca's Top 20 Albums of 2011>"Hellbound.ca’s Top 20 Albums of 2011, Part 3". Hellbound.ca!.</ref> | Canada | Top 20 Albums of the Year | 2011 | 7 |
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| PopMatters | 7/10[3] |
| Rock Sound | 8/10[4] |
| BW&BK | 8.5/10[5] |
| Exclaim! | Favorable[6] |
| Revolver | [7] |
Track listing
All lyrics written by Jesse Matthewson, all music written by KEN mode except "Flight of the Echo Hawk" co-written by KEN mode and Jahmeel Russell.[8]
- "Book of Muscle" – 3:28
- "Obeying the Iron Will..." – 4:26
- "Batholith" – 3:33
- "The Irate Jumbuck" – 7:26
- "A Wicked Pike" – 2:51
- "Flight of the Echo Hawk" – 3:39
- "Never Was" – 8:16
- "The Ugliest Happy You've Ever Seen" – 3:03
- "Terrify the Animals" – 2:58
- "Mako Shark" – 2:58
Personnel
Venerable album personnel adapted from CD liner notes.[8]
KEN mode
- Jesse Matthewson – guitar, vocals
- Shane Matthewson – drums
- Chad Tremblay – bass, vocals
Additional musicians
- Kurt Ballou – slide guitar on "Terrify the Animals"
- Jahmeel Russell – composing on "Flight of the Echo Hawk"
Production
- Kurt Ballou – engineer, mixing
- Alan Douches – mastering
Artwork and design
- Julie Anne Mann – artwork
- Josh Graham – design, layout
- Aaron Turner – KEN mode logo
References
- ↑ "Anvil, KEN mode Members Discuss Being Nominated For Juno Award In 'Metal/Hard Music' Category". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. March 31, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ↑ Freeman, Phil. "Venerable review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Begrand, Adrien (24 March 2011). "Venerable review". PopMatters. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Stewart-Panko, Kevin (11 March 2011). "Venerable review". Rock Sound. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Pratt, Greg. "Venerable review". BW&BK. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Carman, Keith (15 March 2011). "Venerable review". Exclaim!. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ McKenna, David (18 March 2011). "Venerable review". Revolver. Future US. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Venerable (CD booklet). KEN mode. Profound Lore Records. 2011. PFL-074.