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Pause / Reflect

by K.A.B

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    Our 8-track debut album, 'Pause/Reflect,' professionally manufactured on CD and elegantly encased in a printed gatefold card. Includes tracklist, credits and artwork printed on the CD itself.

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1.
Pause / Reflect / Transform 04:21
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In his presence
chains come undone Be still, let the chains come undone Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Chains No longer! 

2.
Break These Chains 06:22
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We are drowning under Under the waters Of the pressures of life Deceived by the one Who will bound us unto death Can we really be free? So break these chains So break these chains So take these chains So break these chains That bind us We are searching for something
 That brings so much more to life than this Lies fill our souls
 As Society hoodwinks you and me Oh rise and see! So break these chains So break these chains So take these chains So break these chains That bind us Bind Us Bind Us Cause our hearts to wake up,
 Let us see the structures of Babylon. We're building our own prisons
 By chasing the desires of Babylon. Trying to the find the answers
 By drowning all our sorrows, Babylon. Disguising this as freedom
 They're chains that must be broken away from Babylon. 
 Oh please set us, Set us free. Free! So break these chains So break these chains So take these chains So break these chains That bind us Bind Us Bind Us credits
3.
Hypocrites 04:33
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To the modern-day Pharisee... Of which, I can be one Another day, another night Another life that's in the dark Captured by his own greed With empty words he stabs the knife Another lie to bestow Just as long as he feels rich Don't we see it? The darkness in us all So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? Are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? An act of judgment that comes from God Stands above the wicked nature of a man So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? For we must judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged A time for self, a time to hate A time to condemn those who mistake Just as long as we look good A time to cut, a time to gain A time to build our own throne So blind to our own sin Don't we see it? The Judgement in us all So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? Are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? An act of judgment that comes from God Stands above the wicked nature of a man So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? For we must judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? Are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? An act of judgment that comes from God Stands above the wicked nature of a man So are we Hypocrites? Are we Vipers? Are we all the same? For we must judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged For we must judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged Judge not, lest we be judged
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The Prisoners Voyage 09:17
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Right through these storms! A union, a voyage
 Caught by the winds, and destined for death As fear looms Confusion
 The captain tries to take charge Through doing routine
 The best way he knows how Intrusion
 As captive shares his dream For an angel declared all will be saved Conclusion
 He speaks against defeat They trust the imprisoned man
 Who brings hope He said keep your courage men Just trust in me
 And seek the light Hey Yeah! I Will Follow him to the end
 Though I’m chained and death is awaiting me Despite the danger, despite the chaos I’ve been waiting
 For my purpose is higher So don’t leave me hanging on I will trust and lead
 Right through these storms So don’t leave me hanging on I’ll have faith and lead
 Right through these storms Ha! Right Through These Storms! We cannot see the light
 Shining through the darkness of the blind We cannot free ourselves
 Unless we learn to rip apart our pride! Trust him, for his sovereignty will prevail! We must end our old life
 To end our prisoners voyage! Right Through These Storms!
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Generation 04:00
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See below, into this land See the dying souls of the lost In our Generation Flesh hunts flesh, when its our land Lovers of ourselves, we are This is our Generation It has to be you who we strive for Yeah you who we live for Yeah You Have mercy King, oh mercy King See those who choose to seek For a holy Nation Lead us on, be our guide Be the resurrection song For our Generation Cause its you who we strive for Yeah you who we live for Always You Hospital trips, depressive slips and slides Down rabbit holes of our own self destruction Defying instruction from you (I’m so Lost) Because why should we listen? (Have Mercy on our Souls) When your words sound confusing like we’re losing grip on who we want to be. (It’s all for you. But its my life)
 But if I lived for me, I’d be a wreck already (Give us life according to your word)
 To give up and sink below the waves and die to my sharks (Change is a-comin) So please teach us your ways and show us your paths. It’s breaking out Oh it’s breaking out Change is breaking out
 Change is breaking out 
 Oh it’s breaking out! 
 Oh it’s breaking out! Change is breaking out! Change is breaking out! Hey!
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Never Said 06:03
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He never said you were Meant to do this alone
 He never said you were Supposed to stay the same You are my old self, yet you cling on anyway 
 Woah oh How are we supposed 
 To do this with nothing 
 But ourselves
 So naive and broken
 What can restore us 
 But His strength He never called you
 To isolate yourself
 He never planned for you To be under such weight You are my old self, yet you cling on anyway Woah oh But His strength! We are not the same We are not the same We are not the same 
 We are not the same We are not the same We are not the same
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Break These Chains (Single Edit) 04:10
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We are drowning under Under the waters Of the pressures of life Deceived by the one Who will bound us unto death Can we really be free? So break these chains So break these chains So take these chains So break these chains That bind us We are searching for something
 That brings so much more to life than this Lies fill our souls
 As Society hoodwinks you and me Oh rise and see! So break these chains So break these chains So take these chains So break these chains That bind us Bind Us Bind Us
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Never Said (Single Edit) 04:05
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He never said you were Meant to do this alone
 He never said you were Supposed to stay the same You are my old self, yet you cling on anyway 
 Woah oh How are we supposed 
 To do this with nothing 
 But ourselves
 So naive and broken
 What can restore us 
 But His strength He never called you
 To isolate yourself
 He never planned for you To be under such weight You are my old self, yet you cling on anyway Woah oh But His strength! We are not the same We are not the same We are not the same 
 We are not the same We are not the same We are not the same

about

Melancholic Maverick K.A.B Launches Debut Musical Odyssey

Embarking listeners on a captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation, K.A.B releases their anticipated debut album, ‘Pause/Reflect,' offering a diverse sonic exploration that seamlessly blends together heavy, alternative, experimental, and progressive rock music.

Comprising six diverse pieces of music alongside two single re-workings, K.A.B's debut serves as a solid showcase of their progressive, melancholic, and anthemic musical identity. From the impactful alternative rock anthem 'Hypocrites' challenging societal judgments to the quirky and fun-filled 'Never Said,' featuring groovy twists, turns, and a massive gang-vocal chorus reminiscent of Biffy Clyro, each track offers a unique sonic experience. The story-driven, progressive rock-inspired tunes 'Break These Chains' and 'The Prisoners Voyage' bring in flavours reminiscent of Pink Floyd and Porcupine Tree whilst surprising moments include the pop-hook-driven, multi-layered 'Generation,' complete with spoken word, and the heavily instrumental, ethereal title track, unconventionally opening the album but with no less impact.

K.A.B is the brainchild of visionary musician Kevin Button. Considering himself an ever-apprentice, when not drumming for the female-fronted progressive alt-rock band 'Vamoosery,' Kevin has crafted a sound that melds together influences from the likes of Muse, Steven Wilson, and Metallica, creating a unique musical canvas for his thoughts and reflections whilst navigating through life.

Pause/Reflect delves into the tale of a protagonist who finds themselves trapped in a desert of longing, yearning for deeper meaning. A chance encounter with a higher power ignites a transformative journey, as they strive to break free from their captive patterns, experiencing both bliss and turmoil while gazing upon the world they live in. The protagonist's journey is filled with twists and turns, leading to a battle between the old and the new - self vs self. The album serves as a poignant reminder that life extends beyond one’s self, urging listeners to challenge judgment and hypocrisy from within

‘Pause/Reflect’, intricately woven with odd time signatures, tranquil motifs, wailing guitars, intricate instrumentation, and melancholic hooks, distinctly sets K.A.B apart within the realm of rock music. The launch of "Pause/Reflect" marks a momentous occasion, and K.A.B warmly invites you to be part of this musical journey.

credits

released December 1, 2023

All Music and Lyrics by Kevin Button
Produced, Engineered, and Edited by Kevin Button
Mixed by Matt Cotterill at 300 Acre Studios, Coleshill, Birmingham
Mastered by JP Braddock at Formation Audio
 


Advisory Mixing by Kevin Button.
Additional Editing and Supplementary Vocal Engineering by Matt Cotterill. Drums Engineered by Dan Clarke at One Nation Studios, Coventry.
Album Recorded within Various Home Bedrooms.

All Drum Arrangements by Kevin Button. All backing vocal arrangements by Kevin Button; except for Track 2, backing vocal arrangement also by Joel Julian. All Keyboard and string arrangements by Kevin Button and Nicola Nicholson; except for Track 6, string arrangement also by Matt Cotterill. Bass arrangements by Kevin Button and Rowan Aldridge. Ambient Guitars arranged by Kevin Button and James Cheney.



Album artwork and K.A.B branding by mhgdesigner. Photography by Emilie Cotterill.

Kevin Button: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitars, and Sequencing (All Tracks), Synth Lead (1), Synth Bass (1,5,6), Strings (1), Additional Pads (1), Acoustic Guitars (2,4,5), Synthesiser (2,3,4,5,6), Percussion (2,3,4,5,6), Harsh Vocals (3), Spoken Word (3), First Guitar Solo (4), Mellotron (4), Additional Organ (4,6), Additional Bass Guitar (4,6), Vibraphones (6)

Tibz Adeniyi: Backing Vocals (1,5), Spoken Word (3)

Rowan Aldridge: Bass Guitar (All Tracks), Backing Vocals (1,2,4,5,6)

Cherise Cheney: Backing Vocals (1,2,5)

James Cheney: Ambient Guitars (1,5), Lead Guitar (1), Backing Vocals (1,5,6), Spoken Word (3), Slide Guitar (5)



Ellie Gibson: Backing Vocals (1,2,5)

John Griffiths: Drums (All Tracks)

Joel Julian: Backing Vocals (1,2,4,5), Lead Guitar (2), Spoken Word (3), Additional Guitars (4), Second Guitar Solo (4)



Joshua *Falconer* Manley: Backing Vocals (1,5,6), Spoken Word (3,5)



Nicola Nicholson: Rhodes (1,3,4,5), Synthesiser (1,4), Pads (1,3,4,5,6), Piano (2), Organ (2,3,4,5,6), Strings (2,4,6)

Rich Taylor: Backing Vocals (1,2,4), Harsh Vocals (1,2,3), Spoken Word (3)

Sheridan White: Backing Vocals (1,2,4,5,6)

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K.A.B Coventry, UK

K.A.B is an alternative, heavy rock band from Coventry, UK.

Led by visionary musician Kevin Button, K.A.B channels his thoughts and contemplations through a fusion of influences ranging from the likes of Biffy Clyro, Steven Wilson, to Metallica, creating a beautiful mess that offers an aesthetically pleasing reflection on the intricacies of life. ... more

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