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Kasabian

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Here's a band to namedrop, anyone remember The Shining? Well just think The Shining combined with a little Cooper Temple Clause, combined with a little Muse, and you'll have Kasabian's CD. I was looking at another Kasabian review courtesy of Amazon. It described the recent wave of bands/sounds coming from the UK, which I couldn't have summed up more perfectly. It's worth repeating here. 'Kasabian are part of a movement of emerging Bands in 2004 from the UK that have been raised on a melange New Wave, experimental electronica, dub beats and Rock 'n Roll who take the precepts of the DIY philosophy and fuse all these into an exciting brand of rock. They have pulled back from the grunge and shoegazer extremes to a more grounded, focused music that can appeal to prog rockers of the past and kids who consider themselves on the cutting edge. While musically they have more in common with latter day Radiohead, their soul is with Sex Pistols and The Clash." Now using this as a pretext to my description, once again, Kasabian = The Shining + Cooper Temple Clause + Muse.

What can i say? this is perfect from song 1 to 10, it last just the good time (this is not a guns n'roses megalomaniac trip "a la Use your Illusion) this album is 46 min. long.

I discribe it like the only album in my collection (500cd)who sound so futuristic...it's just the sound of fightin' years in a cold future...

It make me think of David Bowie 77'"Low" LP or Kraftwerk in their electronic approach but with more punch (check the xtrmntr LP of the Primal Scream).

But this band still very different of other bands...they really had their own world.

They're futuristic 'cause they mix with so much natural Rock and Electro with a singer who is a sort of Liam Gallagher with a Proclamation to tell...so there's even rap rock and punk in this voice...

Rappers may even love them, Rockers will adore them ...everyone with just enough rebel blood will be a fan...

this is the band of the future right now in our present(if this is not a gift!)...

fusing the narcotic frenzy of the MC5 with the righteous anger of the mighty Primal Scream, this is an assured, mesmerising debut.

While the eclectic mix of singles grabs the attention (Club Foot, Reason is Treason, LSF), there is not an ounce of flab on this killer album. If you are into good music of any kind - be it Primal Scream, Massive Attack, the Doors, Janes Addiction or whoever, this will put lead in your pencil.

ps. RIP John Peel.

This is only the second time ever where Ive heard a band on the radio and immediately got into the car and bought the record. Last time was Curve, and that was, like 1992 or something, and the record was not quite worth the journey. This time round, it would have made sense to carry on driving and tell all my friends about it as well!

Kinda electronica, kinda alt, kinda rock, kinda rap. Bit Madchester to start off with, but they soon get into a more original style, and when they do, the mix really sounds different from all the chart filler out there.

Finally, as some other reviewers have mentioned, there isnt a single bad minute on the album. Perfect.

S

Great first album!, definitely a must for anybody whoz into house. "L.S.F.","Processed Beats" and "reason is treason" are a real treat. BBC Radio 1 Chart topping tracks!

yeah i have to agree with previous reviewer this album is essential. I don't think I have been this excited about a guitar band since the Stone Roses - like those legends Kasabian have sucessfully blended the current electronic/dance grooves with gutsy rock and roll and produced a bunch of wicked tunes.

So ok they owe alot to Primal Scream and the Mondays but who doesn't have their influences? There isn't one bad track on this cd; Tom Meighams vocals are strong throughout, the drums are a glorious punk/hip hop mash up, the bass is infectious and the electronic squiggles are spot on.

This is agressive, self assured, funky rock and roll that sounds so Manchester it's a surprise to discover they hail from fair Lincoln ( or somehwere). Can't think of a debut album from any band in the last ten years that is nearly this good. Deadly.

In the UK at the moment the early 80's revival is prolific to the point of saturating the market as Brit-pop did in the 90's.

We immerse ourselves in this, looking back to the past for comfort due to the present offering us war, global terrorism, economic discomfort and enviromental concerns - the world's not that great at the moment but this is our moment. Kasabian have no time to indulge in that, preferring to take up arms and take on the future. And boy, the future looks good - taking the baton where Happy Mondays left off, they offer a realism, lyrically - insightful sometimes, stream of consciousness at other times. Musically they choose to see no boundaries, similar to Cooper Temple Clause; fusing a dirty, crackling rock sound with electronic knob twiddling and 808 sleaziness, marrying together perfectly to create a sound not disimilar to crossing the Chemical Brothers with early Charlatans or alternately Aphex Twin with Oasis. They strive for global recognition whilst still remaining true to themselves. This album is essential - a soundtrack for 2004 - why are you reading this? buy it, I urge you. Enjoy