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80
This dynamic between the traditional hardcore punk groove and the post-hardcore aesthetics is a key element of Loved, and sees the band balance between the two throughout the record.
80
While the more casual listener will find this heavy going, fans of the band, and of noise rock in general, are going to be stoked.
80
This record is not a reimagining of the band or a fresh start. Loved is an exercise in moulding what KEN Mode has always been good at into a perfect soundtrack for these times of great political uncertainty.
80
It’s not a depressing jam: Raging against all of the horrors of the world may ultimately be futile but it doesn’t mean we can’t try a little bit of anger and a whole lot of rage to get through the dark nights of the soul.
'Doesn't Feel Pain Like He Should', 'Very Small Men', 'This is a Love Test' and especially 'No Gentle Art' (this closer is lit 🔥) are well crafted songs. Exciting, sinister and dynamic. Why I like noise rock in the first place.
But the rest of the material is not that strong or mixed in not the best way (drums on 'The Illusion of Dignity' suck ass, for example).
Still worth a listen.
PHENOMENAL
Like Messa's Feast For Water, I didn't get to Loved when it was released in 2018, but better late than never. Prior to this album, I was a casual fan of KEN mode--I thought albums like Entrench and Success were great--but Loved turned me into a huge fan. KEN mode are now one of my favorite noise rock bands of the 2010's, and honestly, possibly one of the greatest of the past few decades.
Loved did to me what You Won't Get What You Want did to so many others. Sure, I like ... read more
'Doesn't Feel Pain Like He Should', 'Very Small Men', 'This is a Love Test' and especially 'No Gentle Art' (this closer is lit 🔥) are well crafted songs. Exciting, sinister and dynamic. Why I like noise rock in the first place.
But the rest of the material is not that strong or mixed in not the best way (drums on 'The Illusion of Dignity' suck ass, for example).
Still worth a listen.
This is a crazy album to listen to if you're not into either noise rock or sludge metal. I got recommended to them after listening to Chat Pile, and I'm really glad I discovered them.
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Track List
| 1 | Doesn't Feel Pain Like He Should 2:51 | 92 |
| 2 | The Illusion of Dignity 4:43 | 88 |
| 3 | Feathers & Lips 2:30 | 91 |
| 4 | Learning to Be Too Cold 3:08 | 82 |
| 5 | Not Soulmates 2:46 | 87 |
| 6 | Very Small Men 2:32 | 84 |
| 7 | This is a Love Test 4:38 | 89 |
| 8 | Fractures in Adults 3:48 | 82 |
| 9 | No Gentle Art 8:29 | 95 |
Total Length: 35 minutes
Year End Lists
| #37 | / | Decibel |
Added on: June 8, 2018