Kasabian – Kasabian
Around 10 months ago, the name Kasabian wasn’t at all familiar to the masses… They had a dedicated underground following, and through word of mouth, the band quickly became a household name. Now we have the Leicester bands’ debut album… Kasabian. From the outset, listeners are bombarded with the band’s influences. The opening track, Club Foot could have easily appeared on Screamadelica by Primal Scream… it’s got a great catchy hook, and you can’t resist singing along. Then we have tracks that sound as though they are Stone Roses out-takes… believe me, they sound that stunning. Processed Beats is the perfect example of this… Kasabian are so convincing, you can almost hear Ian Brown singing the lyrics.
As a whole, the album is highly accessible, Reason Is Treason is a highlight, along with Test Transmission, which has the most amazing beat to it. You can’t possibly sit still. But there are a couple of disappointing areas… One gets the feeling that the band perhaps, didn’t have enough material to complete the album… hence the instrumental tracks. Plus we have to question whether this band actually has an identity of its own (throughout the album, you can hear the major influences of Oasis, Stone Roses, Primal Scream… and even Richard Ashcroft during Butcher Blues). The answer is definitely YES! Kasabian have a huge talent, which is evident from beginning to end…How many other bands have the guts to put out a debut like this? They know how to get the fusion of dance and rock just right… and with the backing of dedicated fans, this band could very well be the next Stone Roses.
By Hannah Bauji
