Venus Furs - Venus Furs

Venus Furs by Venus Furs Paul Kasner is a perfectionist in the same way Kevin Shields, Anton Newcombe, and Thurston Moore are perfectionists. So, it’s probably befitting that all three of the aforementioned artists were among the many influences on Venus Furs, the self-titled debut from Kasner’s solo moniker of the same name. Call it a labor of love if you must. But delve into the intricacies of Venus Furs’ modus operandi and this is clearly a record that was meant to happen. It’s a collection of songs documenting people and situations dear to its creator. Indeed, Venus Furs took the best part of a decade to make. The Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist took his time ensuring every single piece of this ever-changing jigsaw was in place before offering for public consumption. Lyrical themes vary from songs about walking into your own wake (“Page Before”) and failed relationships (“Fire In Her Eyes”) to depression and anxiety (“Paranoia”). While haunting opener “Chaos and Confusion” te