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Ken Andrews
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Artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ken Andrews began his career in 1991, fronting the critically acclaimed alt-rock group Failure. Noted for their expansive wall of sound, the band has often been compared to Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Soundgarden, but stood out due to their cinematic and experimental sonics combined with dark thematic and lyrical touches. Their sound, developed over the course of three albums, peaked with the band’s final release, Fantastic Planet (1996). A seminal, groundbreaking 90’s rock album, Fantastic Planet is recognized as a “lush and highly crafted recording”, and “a musical and production masterpiece” (Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide).
Exclaim! praises: “Andrews, the ‘alternative Phil Spector’, and brainchild behind the much heralded group Failure, who arguably are the genesis of the chromatic processed guitar sound (currently perpetuated by former member Troy Van Leeuwen, who took it to A Perfect Circle and Queens of the Stone Age), and whom also earned accolades worldwide and gained great support by the likes of other left-field dark rockers such as Tool.”
Since producing and mixing Fantastic Planet, a new career opened up for Ken, as bands and artists found themselves drawn to his aural sensibilities. Easily segueing into his second calling as a producer/mixer, Ken has worked for numerous acts—including Beck, Pete Yorn, Tenacious D, A Perfect Circle, Jimmy Eat World, Mae, and Blink 182.
Exclaim! praises: “Andrews, the ‘alternative Phil Spector’, and brainchild behind the much heralded group Failure, who arguably are the genesis of the chromatic processed guitar sound (currently perpetuated by former member Troy Van Leeuwen, who took it to A Perfect Circle and Queens of the Stone Age), and whom also earned accolades worldwide and gained great support by the likes of other left-field dark rockers such as Tool.”
Since producing and mixing Fantastic Planet, a new career opened up for Ken, as bands and artists found themselves drawn to his aural sensibilities. Easily segueing into his second calling as a producer/mixer, Ken has worked for numerous acts—including Beck, Pete Yorn, Tenacious D, A Perfect Circle, Jimmy Eat World, Mae, and Blink 182.
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Secrets of the Lost Satellite
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Secret Things - Remixes From The Lost Satellite
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applexeyes wrote:
He's a genius.
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Corniis wrote:
Superb!
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rage-machine wrote:
Very underrated as a solo act, imo. I can't believe I just heard of this stuff after listening to Failure for so long.
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friday_nights wrote:
Hey guys...Ken mixed my band's record and I thought you might like to check it out. You can hear some songs at http://www.last.fm/music/friday+nights or the whole album at www.fridaynightsmusic.com ....hope you enjoy it :) ....not trying to spam, I'm just spreadin' the word!
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MuuhdistMonk wrote:
Never mind, I'm an idiot... found it. Ken Andrews rules!
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MuuhdistMonk wrote:
Hey, why doesn't fast.fm have any of Ken Andrews' "On"? The only "On" group is some post-hardcore band...
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SubSickAlien wrote:
I'm a big fan Mr Andrews!! What's in the works for 2009?
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rickdikulous wrote:
today i listened to fantastic planet for the first time in a while and it was just as good as i had remembered it.
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placebo_molko wrote:
what it's like sounds cool, i'll download the album
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dropouttunein wrote:
Hey Guys, If you like this band, You will like my band.. experimental/post rock/ambient/indie FREE DOWNLOADS ON ALL SONGS http://www.last.fm/music/Tran+Qual
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MesmythCore wrote:
Wow why did I discover him that late. Secrets of the Lost Satellite is great
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tamila07 wrote:
Surfs up music :D Just say yes - the best
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zachwernicke wrote:
i just got one of his albums..and holy shit. the dude seems crazy as hell,but these songs are incredible!
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cartlemmy wrote:
Damn you Ken Adrews! I'll get you yet!
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djnonplus wrote:
Everything Mr. Andrews touches turns to pure gold. I liken him to Rob Crow in terms of talent and greatness across each one of their respective projects.
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daftdude56 wrote:
A genius. Pure genius.
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John-311 wrote:
I really like the Secret Things I-L-O-V-E-U Remix.
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DreadfulHero wrote:
Vote for the other image.
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davidqotsa wrote:
hooray?!
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slipping wrote:
hooray for mr. andrews!!
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