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Sunday, May 5, 2024

KEN Mode, VOID (2023)

 


By Jack Rafferty


Deranged as ever, KEN Mode always comes out swinging. VOID, however, notably does have some slower, brooding moments. There is a greater emphasis on despair here, apart from the typical feelings of rage and dread. AMG put it well in their review, calling it “an unwelcome nostalgia for pain.” There is a melancholy backdrop to everything, and a hopeless yearning. The excellent bass work on this one also stands out. It has such a forefront and menacing presence; it reminds me a lot of the best work by Jesus Lizard. I’ve always enjoyed KEN Mode, but I felt that I had a hard time resonating with them deeply. The chaos and agony of their previous work was excellent, but VOID has taken things a step further and has a deeper emotional resonance. 

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