Kasabian - Kasabian

There has been a revival this summer in the number of decent British Indie rock groups. We have already seen the breakthrough album from Snow Patrol and a fantastic debut from Franz Ferdinand. The latest addition to that list is Leicestershire’s Kasabian. They are currently the music industries darlings and have been tipped to be the next big thing. I never normally agree with the bands they tip 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 ...  Read the complete review

Kasabian's debut album houses so many classics it's hard to remember this is just a debut and not from a band that have been together for many more years. If you've not heard this record, it comes highly recommended. Opening with ethereal synths, the opening track, club foot, quickly begins to flex its muscles an pulsate. The fusion of electro and rock is very strong, and this remains a feature through out. The chorus is also a live anthem, as any one who has seen them live will testify. The album runs very well, all the songs place together with a sense of fiery cohesion, with Tom Meighan's vocals snarling and almost bruising. ID however, stand ...  Read the complete review

KASABIAN is the title of Leicester indie rock band KASABIAN's album. The album features 13 tracks. The opening song CLUB FOOT has a belting intro which is really powerful. When the lyrics kick in the tempo increases with some fantastic lyrics and great instrumental support. PROCESSED BEATS features great guitar work which helps the lyrics flow along with a fantastic rhythm and superb melodies. REASON IS TREASON tells a good story through the lyrics and the vocals are edgy creating an excellent sound. ID starts of slow though cranks up a notch at the chorus which has a vigorous sound with great vocals while there is a ...  Read the complete review

I'll admit it - I'm something 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, despite believing I had never heard any of their music. The beats are infectious, the guitar melodies punky and memorable, the vocals consistently incredible, and the swagger relentless. ...  Read the complete review

Liam Howlett of The Prodigy says that he wished he had written opening track Club Foot and I do not find this surprising in the slightest. The song has more in common with what people know and love The Prodigy for than the album Liam turned out the same year. It bears a close resemblance with the guitar and electronica mash up of Music for the Jilted Generation and in particular tracks such as Their Law. Club foot is just effortlessly charismatic. It struts, it winks, it looks you in the eye and tells you it'll show you a damn good time. Processed beats also proves to be entertaining and I find the rap vocal delivery quite catching, which is a blessing, as the ...  Read the complete review