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Post by Lennon2217 on Jun 5, 2014 10:54:45 GMT -5
So far highlights for me from this album are: - Stevie - Explodes (Totally feels like a track from their debut) - Eez-Eh (This tune can get stuck in your head for days) - Bow Agree with those except Explodes which I think is abysmal. I'd add SPS in as well. Been warming to that quite a bit. That song is turning out to be their finest album closer to date. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jun 5, 2014 13:31:39 GMT -5
Stevie is a BEAST of a tune. 
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Post by Shockmaster on Jun 5, 2014 14:17:01 GMT -5
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Post by dennizz on Jun 5, 2014 15:42:25 GMT -5
never thought i would say this about a Kasabian album, but the new one is shite
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Post by tomlivesforever on Jun 5, 2014 18:06:34 GMT -5
Agree with those except Explodes which I think is abysmal. I'd add SPS in as well. Been warming to that quite a bit. That song is turning out to be their finest album closer to date. There's something very George Harrison 'All Things Must Pass' about it. Which is a good thing obviously. I feel like I shouldn't like it but I'm finding 'Treat' infectious. Its totally ridiculous and yet there is something incredibly catchy about it. Needs an edit though and along comes Tom Wells , nice one mate. |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Jun 5, 2014 23:44:05 GMT -5
I'm going to get crucified for this observation, but fuck it....
Bow is basically a generic Linkin Park song.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jun 6, 2014 1:39:03 GMT -5
I'm going to get crucified for this observation, but fuck it.... Bow is basically a generic Linkin Park song. Fuck you. |
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Post by Cast on Jun 6, 2014 1:48:11 GMT -5
I've given this a few listens probably won't return to it. Maybe give it a another shot in a week but I honestly I can't think of a more consistently disappointing band.
Treat is probably the best song on it. It is fun and catchy but it also has a spazzy groove. This is the type of song that I want them to do more often. A nice balance of rock and electronica. SPS is a really good closer. Kasabian has some closers in their catalog. Happiness is one of their more underrated songs I think and The Doberman is one of the best on Empire.
Explodes has a couple moments but it doesn't have that much replay value. Bumblebeee (would be so much better with out the BA NUN NA chants, it really ruins a song). That song is probably the one of the most fully realized songs on the album in terms of structure, production, and melody, but it is just damn annoying in parts.
No doubt it will sound monster live. That's honestly one of the biggest reasons why they are so famous. They are a tremendous live band. Songs like Stevie, Eez-eh and Doomsday will sound better in a live context when you're jumping in a crowd with hundreds of people with a cup of beer in your hands but when I listen to them on headphones it's just a bit too mindless and empty for my tastes. Bumblebee will be one of their live staples for years to come. That song is made for a live setting. Serge isn't a good (pretty average honestly) songwriter and he nor Tom can really sing well. Songs/melody aren't Kasabian's strong suit but as a band they can bang and groove really well. They should just jam more and let their songs be born out of those jams. They might already do this but still Serge needs to take a step back and they should function more as a unit. I could see them becoming like an electronic rock version of RHCP.
If I had to rate this: 4/10
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Post by saruzzu on Jun 6, 2014 2:35:21 GMT -5
In my personal opinion, it is not a great album. some good songs, some normal and some poor.
the single ehh ezz is practically equal to an Italian song dance of the 90s
stevie, clouds and treat for me are the best, bow, glass, eh ezz and doomsday are the worst
there is not a song that can compare in beauty as a switchblade smiles and day are forgotten. the first 3 discs even consider because are of a higher level
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Post by RUBIKON on Jun 6, 2014 5:46:12 GMT -5
Any word on support acts for Leicester yet?
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Post by Shockmaster on Jun 6, 2014 16:02:47 GMT -5
Any word on support acts for Leicester yet? JNope. Ticket came today as well... I decided to just pretend it had been announced... /photo/1 |
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Post by RUBIKON on Jun 6, 2014 16:46:21 GMT -5
That would be a terrible line up.
Hoping for Miles Kane and Peace
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Post by Jailbird on Jun 6, 2014 18:48:51 GMT -5
The album cover is shite.
The idea about the track lengths on it is good, but the execution with that vibrant pink color is just bad, but maybe it'll grow on me, I don't know.
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Post by Shockmaster on Jun 7, 2014 3:30:57 GMT -5
That would be a terrible line up. Hoping for Miles Kane and Peace Miles Kane isn't happening. 100%. Peace are poor. No thanks. I just REALLY want Drenge. |
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Post by RUBIKON on Jun 7, 2014 11:17:11 GMT -5
I saw Drenge support Peace and they were shite! Just a fuckin racket. Peace are the most underated band in the country. How anyone doesnt like songs like 'Calafornia Daze' and 'Higher Than The Sun' is beyond me
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Post by scott1 on Jun 7, 2014 14:09:29 GMT -5
The album cover is shite. The idea about the track lengths on it is good, but the execution with that vibrant pink color is just bad, but maybe it'll grow on me, I don't know. If the songs are there, I have no problem with a dash of pink to brighten up my shelf. Least of my worries. |
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Post by ManofMisery on Jun 7, 2014 17:23:33 GMT -5
The big rumours on twitter are that Damon Albarn, The Courteeners and the one and only Noely G will be the support.
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Post by matt on Jun 7, 2014 18:29:54 GMT -5
The big rumours on twitter are that Damon Albarn, The Courteeners and the one and only Noely G will be the support. You must be joking - Damon Albarn or Noel Gallagher to support Kasabian! Up next, Bob Dylan to support Olly Murs. |
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Post by manic on Jun 7, 2014 23:14:27 GMT -5
The big rumours on twitter are that Damon Albarn, The Courteeners and the one and only Noely G will be the support. You must be joking - Damon Albarn or Noel Gallagher to support Kasabian! Up next, Bob Dylan to support Olly Murs. Would be a genius move from Noel's perspective tbh, would ramp the hype machine up to 11 in time for a summer single and album announcement |
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Post by defmaybe00 on Jun 8, 2014 2:19:23 GMT -5
Noel has supported Kasabian before |
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Post by Norbert Gallhager on Jun 8, 2014 7:15:03 GMT -5
Imagine a concert of Damon, Noel and Kasabian. Would already be a brilliant festival lineup regardless of who else is on the list  |
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Post by RUBIKON on Jun 8, 2014 14:36:05 GMT -5
Can't see Noel and Damon doing it. Damon would be more likely as his album hasn't been out long bug don't think it would go down well with a Kasabian crowd. Noel would be a possibility if hid album was out but it's nog something hid management would normally do. Hope I'm wrong.
I read on a Leicester paper article that Tom said The Maccabees would be supporting. Nog bad, but not great. Same feelings towards The Courteeners too. Hoping it's not all unsigned Leicester bands. That would be shit.
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Post by Fishtank on Jun 8, 2014 14:58:39 GMT -5
Kasabian are nothing more than a decent band. But this new album is particularly fucking crap.
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Post by Shockmaster on Jun 8, 2014 17:41:14 GMT -5
I saw Drenge support Peace and they were shite! Just a fuckin racket. Peace are the most underated band in the country. How anyone doesnt like songs like 'Calafornia Daze' and 'Higher Than The Sun' is beyond me I think you must have those two bands mixed up. Drenge are wicked (saw them for the 5th time today), and Peace are lame. Can't see Noel and Damon doing it. Damon would be more likely as his album hasn't been out long bug don't think it would go down well with a Kasabian crowd. Noel would be a possibility if hid album was out but it's nog something hid management would normally do. Hope I'm wrong. I read on a Leicester paper article that Tom said The Maccabees would be supporting. Nog bad, but not great. Same feelings towards The Courteeners too. Hoping it's not all unsigned Leicester bands. That would be shit. Anyone thought Noel might do it quite simply because he wants to do it? I fucking hope it's not The Maccabees though. I saw them support RHCP at Knebworth, and they're so fucking shit. The rumour going round, that is fairly reasonable, is Courteeners. Some of the unsigned bands they could get are good though. If you look at ones they know/have had before/are in, they have a decent selection... Kav, The Lysergic Suite, Modern Faces, Mic Rockers. |
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Post by dennizz on Jun 9, 2014 2:03:29 GMT -5
Kasabian are nothing more than a decent band. But this new album is particularly fucking crap. true |
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