Kaveh Kanes - Loanwords

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Review by Lady Coruja

Loanwords by Kaveh Kanes: A Sonic Souvenir You Didn’t Know You Needed So, you’ve stumbled upon Loanwords, the 2018 brainchild of Kaveh Kanes, a genre-bending mishmash of Pop, Rock, Indie Pop, and enough subgenres to make your Spotify algorithm go into overdrive. Released under Jigsaw (US) and Anoa Records (Indonesia), this album feels like it was recorded in two different hemispheres but somehow still sounds cohesive. Like that one friend who can pull off wearing flip-flops with a tuxedo. Let’s dive in, shall we? The tracklist is packed with goodies, but I’ll zoom in on two standouts because ain’t nobody got time for an exhaustive play-by-play. First up: “How So?”—yes, with multiple versions scattered throughout the album like breadcrumbs for the easily confused. This song is sticky, not just because of its repetitive title but because it worms its way into your head faster than an earwig at a rave. It's got this dreamy shoegaze vibe layered over crunchy indie rock chords, like if My Bloody Valentine decided to cover Death Cab for Cutie after too much coffee. What sticks with me most is how it builds—starting soft and introspective, then exploding into something almost cinematic. You’ll find yourself humming “how so?” long after the last note fades, wondering why life doesn’t come with such dramatic crescendos. Then there’s “Birds of Paradise”, which might as well be renamed “Earworm Central.” Between the shimmering guitars and Kanes’ vocals floating lazily above it all, this track feels tailor-made for staring out car windows during golden hour. There’s a hypnotic quality here—a mix of dream pop ambiance and indie rock grit—that makes you want to grab someone by the shoulders and shout, “LISTEN TO THIS PART RIGHT NOW!” But don’t actually do that; people hate being grabbed by strangers. The rest of the album keeps the vibes rolling: “Father’s Bridge” brings some emotional heft, while “Light Fright” could soundtrack any late-night existential crisis you’re having about whether pineapple belongs on pizza (spoiler: it does). And let’s not forget “Sabine,” which sneaks up on you like a cat burglar armed with melancholy hooks. What makes Loanwords work so well is how unapologetically eclectic it is. One minute you’re vibing to ethereal soundscapes, the next you’re headbanging to punchy riffs. It’s like flipping channels between MTV and PBS and realizing both are kinda great. Sure, the occasional repetition of tracks (“How So?” again?) feels a bit indulgent, but hey, even Picasso painted the same face a hundred times. In the end, Loanwords isn’t just an album—it’s more like a musical passport stamped with influences from across the globe. If music could speak languages, this would be fluent in at least three. Listening to it reminds me that sometimes art doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel; it just needs to remind us why wheels are awesome. Unexpected remark: If Kaveh Kanes ever writes a follow-up called Compound Words, I sincerely hope it features a track titled “Toothpaste.”

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Download

Filename: kaveh-kanes-loanwords.zip
  • MP3 size: 71.5 mb
  • FLAC size: 393.9 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Father's Bridge3:36
Kairos3:17
Sabine3:19
Birds of Paradise3:46
Ambushed4:0
How so?3:19
How So3:20
Light Fright3:58
How So?
Birds Of Paradise
Father's Bridge
The Fountain3:3
Cake2:11

Video

Kaveh Kanes - The Fountain (Official Lyric Video)
Kaveh Kanes - Loanwords (Album Teaser)
Kaveh Kanes - Birds of Paradise (Official Lyric Video)

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Catalog Numbers

  • ANOA 016
  • PZL148

Labels

  • Anoa Records
  • Jigsaw

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • CDr

Barcodes

Barcode: 708527180808

About Kaveh Kanes

Pop rock band from Indonesia.

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Loanwords* by Kaveh Kanes blends a mix of dreamy and raw sounds, pulling from genres like Shoegaze, Indie Rock, and Dream Pop. It’s got this cool international vibe too, releasing in both the US and Indonesia under two labels—Jigsaw and Anoa Records. Fun fact: the track "How So?" appears three times on the album, but don’t worry, it’s not a mistake. Each version has its own twist, giving listeners a fresh take every time.

Comments

explore2create
2025-03-14
❤❤
pakistanfirst
2025-03-13
Segan?
irmayanisip
2025-03-12
Cool
digitalov
2025-03-12
~~~~
siestagirls
2025-03-11
Marked my calendar already.
alexdeborba
2025-03-11
so happy with this song and for the upcoming album!
mammods
2025-03-11
Pecah bgt!!
Mantep!
manniexhotmailca
2025-03-11
Receh bet liriknya
ammusrasoi
2025-03-10
adem ☘️☘️
ropiansyah48
2025-03-09
Sad
marypoppins2018
2025-03-09
MasyaAllah.. ?
vietonjeu
2025-03-09
Om Asad mantep lagunya hahah
leuchocojummy
2025-03-08
Uh enak banget nih lagu buat bobo.
Enak bangets
imagehousemail
2025-03-08
terbius dengan alunan lagu ini... kece bener dah... overall saya suka sekali... salam karya bang...
lahrybyrd
2025-03-07
Dream pop mantab ini,
Terbakar ???
traceymayerinc
2025-03-06
Kencrotawn brought me here
aureonebulosa
2025-03-05
ugh bre ,, bawaan nya joget ni lagu
angrybirdsfanatic
2025-03-05
Love this!
marta411galu
2025-03-05
Suka Traviskah
caviaulait
2025-03-05
Such a gorgeus song from KK
bestcampingbuys
2025-03-04
ya lumayan
flourishingfood
2025-03-03
ENAK ENAKKKKK
j314009583
2025-03-03
Yang begini gua demen dari band lokal kite maju terus kawanan nya polka boleh lokit dari twitter!! Much laffff
tushartb
2025-03-02
Nambah koleksi konco begadang! Wenak lagune pak!
tatacarterliu
2025-03-02
Top jatim jabar jateng & balnus
worldcares
2025-03-02
kelas tinggi. antap sumantap