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Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
| LABEL: | Universal |
| RELEASE DATE: | 15 March 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock, Britpop |
NOTES: Shortlisted for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize.
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The average user rating for this album is 7.4 (out of 10) based on 59 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Garry K gave it a0:
When I first listened to "I predict a riot" I didn't even want to listen to the rest. Too poppy and cheesey.
ixat a gave it a9:
at first listen this album sux big tym.. but after frequent listening, it actually rocks! the unes are cetch, though some of them sounds kinda foolishly weird(Na Na Na-sounds like an asylum anthem). but ultimately, this album is fun, colourful and worth ever penny
Chad S gave it an8:
I've had "Employment" for about eighteen months now and "I Predict a Riot", in particular; still sounds great, kind of like a less brainy XTC and a guitar solo that sounds inspired by the B-52's "Rock Lobster". "Modern Way" is almost as good. Catchy pop songs are always better than atonal dirges.
Luke T gave it an8:
Kaiser chiefs make a good first impression with their debut album 'employment.' Apart from one or two songs all of the tunes are catchy and get stuck in your head and the lyrics are written well. One of the best british bands of their generation.
Kate B gave it a9:
The best album in my CD rack at the moment! Although it takes ideas from bands in other decades, Employment is catchy and entertaining, and all of them are good musicians. Ricky Wilson is a great lead singer, and a thouroughly nice person. Everyone should get this album and support this British band so they can go far!
jarrod w gave it a9:
"Employment" is one of the greatest albums of 2005. The opening three songs are brilliant. The song, 'Modern Way" which is not as popular as the first two: "Every Day i Love you Less and less" and "I Predict a Riot", however it is my favourite on the album. The Kaiser Chiefs are not unique, but they stand out against similar acts such as Maximo Park, The Futureheads, and bloc party.
Doug A gave it a10:
I have never heard an album that made my happier. Despite a couple "fillers" this album is as bubbly and fun as they come. Can't wait for the follow-up

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