Relapse Records
Author & Punisher - Kruller - Import CD
Author & Punisher - Kruller - Import CD
CD
Metal
February 11, 2022
Will usually ship within 1~5 business days of receiving cleared payment.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Catalog No.: RR75002
JAN/ISBN: 781676750023
Number of Discs: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Author & Punisher
Description:
Tristan Shone, the sole architect of Author & Punisher, makes industrial metal using a variety of self-built instruments and controllers, including Drone Machines and Dub Machines. He built up a fan base mainly through his dazzling performances, which look like he hauled some of the contents of a welding shop on-stage -- you almost expect sparks to start flying from his equipment. His studio albums are just as heavy and disorienting as his live shows, as his brutal distortion and pitch-bending effects are effective at altering reality in both contexts. Shones second record for Relapse is both a refinement of the sound of 2018s Beastland and an expansion of it. That album introduced tighter song structures and more melodic hooks into the A&P sound, yet still felt monstrous and suffocating. Kruller returns to the longer track lengths of previous albums, but the vocals are more upfront and theres an increased presence of guitars and drums in addition to electronics. Tracks like "Incinerator" are reminiscent of the industrial side of 90s alternative metal, but drawn out and extra bleak and apocalyptic. The lyrics take inspiration from classic dystopian sci-fi, particularly Octavia E. Butlers prophetic Parable of the Sower, which took on new meaning and relevance during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which Shone spent constantly writing material in lieu of touring. Two songs feature guest appearances by members of Tool -- Justin Chancellor adds bass guitar to the "Army of Me"-like cyber-pulse of "Centurion," and Danny Careys taut drumming enlivens "Misery," one of the sets most radio-friendly tracks. Album centerpiece "Maiden Star" is a bit different, backing away from the more aggressive vocals heard on the rest of the record and coming closer to Deftones at their most shoegazey, yet tripping things up with broken drum patterns and smeared synths. Shone turns Portisheads already downcast "Glorybox" into a blown-out dirge, going extra hard when he reconstructs the heavy breakbeat that appears near the end of the song. "Blacksmith" features glitchy beat choppage from breakcore/IDM producer Vytear (Jason Begin), who co-produced Kruller, and his contribution makes for the most energetic, futuristic rush on the album. Kruller is one of the most accessible-sounding Author & Punisher releases, but its still vast and uncompromising. ~ Paul Simpson
Tracklisting:
1.Drone Carrying Dread
2.Incinerator
3.Centurion
4.Maiden Star
5.Misery
6.Glorybox
7.Blacksmith
8.Kruller
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
**Shipping Carriers**
We ship all orders via **Japan Post**, **DHL**, or **FedEx**, depending on the destination and shipping method selected at checkout.
---
**Delivery Time**
- **In-stock items**: Orders are processed and shipped within **51 to 5 business days or 5 to 30 business days** from the date of purchase.
- **Pre-orders**: Items will be shipped within **7 business days** after the official release date.
- **Special order items**: Delivery may be delayed depending on the supplier's stock status. We will contact you if delays exceed the estimated timeframe.
Please note: Delivery times may vary due to customs clearance, weather conditions, postal delays, and holidays. Thank you for your understanding.
---
**Shipping Costs**
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout using our shipping rate calculator. Final shipping charges depend on your destination and the total weight of your order.
We currently offer **international shipping** to most countries.
---
**Returnsv**
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, the product must be unused, unopened (i.e., shrink wrap or manufacturer seal must be intact), and in the same condition as when you received it, including the original packaging.
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the return is due to our error (e.g., defective, damaged, or incorrect item). Please note that we are unable to refund the original shipping charges.
To initiate a return, please contact us at ruryaam@gmail.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll provide you with a return shipping label and detailed instructions. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return-related questions at ruryaam@gmail.com.
---
**Damages and Issues**
Please inspect your order upon delivery and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or incorrect. We will work quickly to resolve the issue.
Return Address: Rury Art & Music Inc., 2-3-3 Minamikoiwa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan 133-0056
(Please contact us before sending any items.)
---
**Non-returnable Items**
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns for items on sale or gift cards.
---
**Exchanges**
To exchange an item, we recommend returning the original item and placing a new order separately after the return is accepted.
---
**Refunds**
Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will notify you of the approval status. If approved, your refund will be processed to your original payment method within 5–10 business days. Please note that your bank or credit card provider may take additional time to post the refund to your account.
