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18 months in the making, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is the much-anticipated new album from indie rockers Kasabian. With their stunning self-titled debut in 2004 and 2006's number 1, Empire, behind them, the critically acclaimed Leicestershire five piece return with an album glimmering with newfound electronic and funk influences.
The distorted, swaggering opening guitars of the opening track, 'Underdog', get the album off to a familiar start. But it's not long before the influence of hip-hop/electronica producer Dan The Automator (famed for his work on the first Gorillaz album) becomes apparent. The bass-heavy 'Swarfiga' finds the band entering experimental territory, whilst the dark, electro undertones of single 'Fire' soon erupt into an edgy, dance chorus. The beautiful 'Where Did All The Love Go?' is a string-laden epic demonstrating a sensitive, almost fragile side to the quintet's often brash playing, whilst the laid-back, slow tempo of 'Thick As Thieves' fits comfortably alongside the regular bursts of the cutting rock guitars we've come to expect from one of the UK's most exhilarating indie bands. Popular American starlet Rosario Dawson duets on the glorious 'West Ryder Silver Bullet', a contrast to the storming 'Fast Fuse', a song which may be familiar to computer gamers as it features prominently on FIFA 09. The chaotic 'Vlad The Impaler' is a turbo-charged rock anthem and an album highlight - undoubtedly one of Kasabian's finest moments in their already impressive history.
Whilst never dismissing their indie guitar roots, Kasabian have successfully embraced new ground with their third album. The hip-hop and electronica elements have added a confident, funky edge to their work, and as a result West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is arguably their most exciting release to date.
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is also available in a Special Edition CD & DVD .
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- Underdog
- Where Did All The Love Go?
- Swarfiga
- Fast Fuse
- Take Aim
- Thick As Thieves
- West Ryder Silver Bullet
- Vlad The Impaler
- Ladies & Gentlemen (Roll The Dice)
- Secret Alphabets
- Fire
- Happiness
Average rating (58 reviews)
Brilliant Ryder!
JGROVEY | 18/10/2009 | See all JGROVEY's reviews (99) »
This is a great album with at least 6 classics; fire, underdog, where did all the love go, vlad the impaler, fast fuse and take aim - great abum and deserved to be nominated for the mercury prize for doing something different must buy!
boyfrom67
boyfrom67 | 16/10/2009 | See all boyfrom67's reviews (8) »
These lads go from strength to strength, These lads if they keep a cool head I belive will go all the way, they remind me when I first saw U2 at Hammersmith pally back in the early 80's.There going to be big what a fantastic album a must for any collection.
Awesome Album!
Adrian833 | 02/10/2009 | See all Adrian833's reviews (1) »
Kasabian's albums just keep getting better and better! I have bought this album yet but I have listened to it using Spotify (which is great). I plan to buy this album soon when I get the money haha. When I first heard of Kasabian I labelled them as a Indie Rock band, which they're not! They're more a reinactment of old British rock really. Some of they're songs suck as "Where Did All The Love Go?" really reminds of The Beatles. Fire is great aswel but hasd been played loads so obviously people are gonna love it. If you listen to the entire album the other songs soon start to become anthems! This is not just another alum that you would buy for the "popular songs" but for every song! They are all great once you have listened to them all a few times. I love this album! Recommend it to every one even if your not a Kasabian fan. In fact, I'm going to go buy it now =D
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