Kasabian - Kasabian

...of a latecomer to the Kasabian party. Up until recently, I had heard of them, but didn't think I knew any of their songs. In fact, all I knew was that they were some sort of guitar/electronica mash-up, and, to be honest, it sounded pretty weird, so I stayed away from them. It was a definitely a mistake. Since finally listening to this, Kasabian's brilliant debut album, I have been unable to put it down, and actually recognised a lot of the songs, ...
...track that serves to set Kasabian apart from the crowd, because they were brave enough to try something a little different, and largely, it works. 7.5/10 5) Orange - The shortest track, at just 40-odd seconds, you wouldn't really notice it as anything more than a bit tacked onto the end of I.D., and while it does sound quite nice - a sort of choral choir softly crooning in the background - I don't really see why it needs to be on here as a separate ...

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...for big things but with Kasabian it’s hard to argue against them. This debut album came about after the band all moved into a Leicestershire farm house together and began recording. The result is quite an impressive debut album that draws heavily on influences such as The Stone Roses and Oasis. In fact you can hear in a number of songs that The Roses were certainly a big impact on the banc musically. I can’t help but wonder if they were still going ...
...That’s enough of the what ifs though. Kasabain unleashed this debut album on the world on September 6th and instantly it seemed they would have a hit on their hands. The singles had received a lot of air play and L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever) was being talked about by Indie fans everywhere. The songs are all written in house by Lead and Rhythm guitarists Christopher Karloff and Sergio Pizzorno, who also writes all the lyrics and takes on the lead vocals. ...

Andy.mack 15.09.2004 · Read full review
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Here's a fact; Kasabian are the best and most exciting new British band since Muse emerged in 1999. So you see straight away which side my bread's buttered on! This is exciting stuff, and i defy you to say otherwise. I struggle to think of the explanations behind the poor reviews. These are probably the kind of people who think Linkin Park are a groundbreaking act. Okay, this sort of music has been attempted before, but not to such awesome effect. ...
...colours to the mast again, Kasabian are the most exciting new British band since Muse. I strongly advise you to check out this album, and their quirky b-sides, recent and readily available everywhere. Their appeal is in their constant twists and turns, direction changes and layers of instruments, swirling psychedelia with a large dollop of funk and indie sensibilities. But most of all, Kasabian are dark, brooding and mysterious. ...

tonguelessghostofsin 22.10.2004 (23.10.2004) · Read full review
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...of acclaim and hype that Kasabian have recently in the British press. They are currently all over the national air-waves as well as regular appearances on music television on the back of an indie revival sparker by the likes of Snow Patrol, Keane and Coldplay. Kasabian seem to have become a ‘trendy’ band to a certain extent, all the ‘cool’ kids like them. This popularity is perhaps surprising when considering that their sound is heavily influenced ...
...musically, Kasabian sound like the Stone Roses at their best- killer melodies, danceable beats and a distinctly ‘northern’ vocal accent. Many of the songs are bass-driven, with an array of synth and electronic sounds to add edge, depth and atmosphere. Lyrically, comparisons can be drawn to another indie big-hitter, Oasis- the words are punchy, often rhyme, repeat and appear to have no meaning- though it sounds ‘good’; “I’m on it, get on it, the troops ...

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This was one of the CD's I got for Chrimbo this/last/whichever year and... well, I was listening pretty much solidly for a week. The songs are great, If a little samey, and you could/will listen for days. Right, the songs. #1:Club Foot With no intro, the album starts straight into this, the band's second single. With a repeated guitar riff and some funky drumming after a mysterious, queit start, the album starts well, combining Indie-rock with ...
...This song is a great example of the band's diversity of style, with a very funky base riff throught the song, backed up by twangy guitar and some truly in spired lyrics("I break bones stealin' mobile phones" anyone!) lead to one of my faveroute tracks on the album. #3:Reason Is Treason The third track on the album that has been given a single release. The bands debuet single doesn't dissapoint. Faster than the first two tracks, and with one minute ...

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Kasabian are a four-piece from Leicester, in the UK. This, their self-titled debut album, is a contender for "Album of 2004", which is saying something, because that was also the year in which the brilliant Hopes and Fears (Keane), Antics (Interpol) and Hot Fuss (Killers) were released, amongst others. Definitely a class year, and yet Kasabian fits straight in. The opening track, Club Foot is a good harbinger for the album. It's really difficult ...
...to the overall feeling that Kasabian are in fact great song constructors, with a proven ability to use changes of pace and style to emphasise a song's virtues rather than as a cynical extension device. Later on in the disc, things start to become really interesting. There are some "interlude" tracks, such as Track 6, Orange that seem not to really serve any purpose. It's not as if they change the mood or the pace, since the follower is in keeping ...

GilesGuthrie 22.11.2005 · Read full review
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This was one of the CD's I got for Christmas and... well, I was listening pretty much solidly for a week. The songs are great, If a little samey, and you could/will listen for days. Right, the songs. #1:Club Foot With no intro, the album starts straight into this, the band's second single. With a repeated guitar riff and some funky drumming after a mysterious, queit start, the album starts well, combining Indie-rock with synthesized phychodelia ...
...is a great example of the band's diversity of style, with a very funky base riff throught the song, backed up by twangy guitar and some truly in spired lyrics("I break bones stealin' mobile phones" anyone!) lead to one of my faveroute tracks on the album. #3:Reason Is Treason The third track on the album that has been given a single release. The bands debuet single doesn't dissapoint. Faster than the first two tracks, and with one minute thirty ...

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...in my view, quite bland. Kasabian on the other hand are most definitely a cut above the rest. The lead vocalist, Sergio Pizzorno has an awesome voice which can be compared to the likes of Liam Gallagher, Richard Ashcroft and Ian Brown. The self- titled debut album by the Leicestershire boys is certainly something to be admired. Although, in my opinion, a long way off the excellence of Definitely Maybe, it is a decent attempt and leaves a lot to be ...
...for all groups, hoping for Kasabian to be the next big thing. However, unlike bands such as Snow Patrol and The Shining, Kasabian can maintain the track quality throughout the album. This debut album is definitely worth a buy and if you enjoy it check out other bands such as The Killers, The Stands and of course The Stone Roses which appears to have had a heavy influence on Kasabian’s work. A good album. ...

JD8701 28.02.2005 · Read full review
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This is one of my favourite albums ever!! I bought this album because I had seen the band on a music channel on TV and really liked their attitude! The thing is, when I did get the album, it took time to grow on me. You know... Like with some songs, you will like them instantly. Well that didn't happen! With this, I listened through, and listened through again...... Then...After a couple of plays, I was hooked!! With stonkers like "Club Foot", "Processed ...
...is always blearing out loud in my house before a big night out! But its "U Boat" that gets me in head banging mode, as this is the tune I love! There is also a secret hidden track for you to find! The band hail from Leicestershire and for me, they are the genuine sucessors of the mighty Oasis, oozing pure British attitude that can only be loved. ...

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...have been drawing comparisons between Kasabian and the legendary Stone Roses. Of course, it seems that when you mix the sound of the stone roses, with the legendary "F*** off" attitude of Oasis, you are onto a winner. And Kasabian mix the two superbly, to make an album, which stretches beautifully across genres. Brit Pop Indie Electronica Rock ALl of these could describe Kasabian, but ultimately, indie does it best, but it takes indie to new ...
...superb benchmark for the future, with a new album coming up, a second stage headlining slot at Vfest, and a tour, Kasabian could well find themselves with the sort of sucess that there muses, stone roses and oasis, had. On the basis of this superb debut, they probably deserve it ...

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...I was amazed to hear Kasabian on the music channels and find I actualy loved them. I believe this is because they arnt a true electro band, they manage to mix electro with Indie and maintain a true Brit feel to the musicJust so happens they were performing in my town shortly after which endeared them more to my heart since we get no performers in shropshire usually. The album itself is an amazing work, it has a dirty underground feel to some of ...
...electro you may well hate Kasabian and admittedly some of the less impressive tracks run into each other rather then standing out like the Singles most definatly do. The album is definatly worth buying, even just for the more rocky version of reason is treason as a bonus track at the end. Overall a very impressive debut which probably wont be repeated, so if you are curios about kasabian then buy now as this album is still fresh now as it was when ...

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There's something about Kasabian that reminds the listener of the tortured poet souls that made their way through Manchester's Factory Records, and paved the way for a post-punk scene in the North. The songs are edgy and the subject matter slightly twisted and difficult (sample lyric: "John was a scientist, he was hooked on LSD, interested in mind control and how the monkey held the key"), and the overall effect is a seamless free-association of ...
...time. Kasabian are not as inaccessible as all that, though. The music is beautifully crafted and slides from the primal opener 'Club Foot' to the anthemic 'Cutt Off', and onward into a layered and mellow end to the album, with slinky instrumentals and warm basslines easing you back to Earth. It's the kind of album that goes missing at parties, so watch it. If you can imagine a hybrid, taking the best from Joy Division, REM, The Strokes and The ...

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...Using just a simple beat, Kasabian have made a classic. Brilliant track! 7. Running Battle 7/10 An good song, but there are a lot better tracks on this album. 8. Test Transmission 6/10 Very different from the rest of the album. Might just be me, but i don\'t like it. 9. Pinch Roller (interlude) 7/10 An interlude into another classic song 10. Cutt Off 10/10 What a song! This is Kasabian at their best! 11. Butcher Blues 6/10 Very mellow and ...

acampbell933 25.11.2007 · Read full review
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Most of the tracks on this album are stylistic clones of other bands' songs. Processed Beats for example is a Stone Roses clone, if ever I heard one. In fact most of the album sounds like a Stone Roses' "not that good" greatest hits. There's also a definate Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club feel on many tracks with riffs apparently lifted straight from their album. Many tracks, however well played and produced will leave many listeners with a sense of ...

PolyphonicMan 08.03.2005 · Read full review
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...was pleasantly surprised with my Kasabian CD. After months, of being let down with bands which had only one or two good hits on the album, this was something different. I found that i could play this album all the way through, without feeling bored. Though there are subtle similarities among the songs, the originality is unbeatable. I found myself humming 'Clubfoot' continously for about a week, as it was extremely catchy. Although, the album does ...
...eternity. I found myself questioning th usefullness of the last track. It seemed average compared with the others. Yet, that is the only fault that i can find with this album. This is an album, that i recommend to everyone who is in to indie buys. You certainly will not be disappointed! ...

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