Kansas City based rock band World Engine just released their first record of the year and their first full length album, Coded Names. The eight-song record mixes loud guitars, spacey synths, and straight-from-the-heart lyrics, showing off the group’s love for both old-school rock and modern sounds.
The album opens with, “Cerebellum”, a song that starts with the sound of wind and radio static before the full instrumentation carries it onward. The song has plenty of energy, setting the mood for the album right away. Halfway through, “In the Rain” makes its entrance. It starts with the sound of falling rain, then bursts into huge guitars and powerful vocal work. The song has a grit that fans of guitar driven rock will love. The closer, “Step Away,” eases things down with a sentimental feel that sends listeners off on a good note.
World Engine formed in 2020 and includes singer Tristan Clemons, guitarist Zach St. Denis, drummer/keyboard player Alex Brezik, and bassist Callum Duncan. They first made noise with their EP Orbit, and now Coded Names takes things up a notch. Producers Justin Mantooth and Andy Oxman helped shape a sound that’s bold, and full of life.
“We attempted to make something for everyone and blended many genres to fit our own sound” the band says. They accomplished their goal and have delivered an album uniquely their own.