With "Godless," O KANENAS closes his album of the same name in thunderous fashion, carves out a tune that shakes your soul. A song based on the hypocrisy of society that can tear any man apart, and in this ancient as well as charmed land, we find a modern heavy rock tune with a pinch of cultural sassiness laced with uncivilized emotions and technical prowess.
O KANENAS handled writing the music and lyrics, and also pitched in with vocals and guitar on this song, bringing a personal authenticity to it by keeping things stripped down. Bass and drums played by Richard Orpheus Campbell anchor a rhythm section originally conceived by drummer Ed Burns, staying true to the spirit of improvisation and original composition.
"Godless" is backed up by a pulsating 9/8 beat, and it's far from ordinary. The song immediately unleashes heavily textured, resonant chords sung in the mirror-deep chants of an ancient Byzantine liturgy. Drawing on influences from his Greek roots, including folk music and church traditions, these drones resonate behind Lang, producing a chilling opening message before the track truly takes off. Just as the guitars hit their stride and the chorus gets going, you hear that drone melody reestablished in a much more open, triumphantly anthemic fashion, liberating all that pent-up anxiety.
"Godless" addresses the exploitation of faith for the sake of power and oppression. It's the same with veiled references to colonial deceit, such as "giving land for shiny beads," and sharp-edged lines borrowed from Arabic proverbs. It screams for the wolves in shepherd's guise, charlatans who speak with prose and pursue goals through unholy methods. It is an amalgamation of culture, a protest in philosophy, and selfish rebellion from the shackles of pretension. Because O KANENAS isn't just asking someone to hear him. He's calling on them to feel the friction, the weight, and everything in between. O KANENAS has ventured into a more profound realm, and "Godless" not only ends an album, but it also opens with a dialogue.
Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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August 05, 2025
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