Kasabian
by Kasabian
  • Record Label: Arista
  • Release Date: Mar 8, 2005
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 110
  3. Negative: 5 out of 110

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  1. JimmyS
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    Excellent album, heard LSF on a free CD with a magazine and bought the album on the strength of that one song. Best decision I ever made. Keeps at a level of quality that no other album I've listened to in years has. Great music, great beats, gread band. Consistently brilliant!
  2. SlobodanS
    Aug 6, 2005
    10
    Simply excellent
  3. David
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    Having had the privalege to see this band live on more than a few occaisions, I can attest that they are the real deal. Over the years, Kasabian have moved from 1st billing to last billing at festivals, and when you see them, you can see why. (There are many bands around that just don't cut it live, so it;s satisfying to see this band get some success.) You can definately hear their Having had the privalege to see this band live on more than a few occaisions, I can attest that they are the real deal. Over the years, Kasabian have moved from 1st billing to last billing at festivals, and when you see them, you can see why. (There are many bands around that just don't cut it live, so it;s satisfying to see this band get some success.) You can definately hear their influences, which is no bad thing. Upfront and proud of their sound, I give this album 9 out of 10. The genuine article.… Expand
  4. Kyle
    May 26, 2006
    9
    I throughly enjoy this album. "Butcher Blues" Is by far my favourite track off this album. But, "LSF" comes in at a close second. Both tracks excute That Classic British cool that makes walking with this playing on headphones a very enjoyable experience. The really neat instrumental "Ovary Stripe" is much fun to drive too. I would really like to see this band live... soon.
  5. JoseAntonioC
    Jan 14, 2007
    9
    Amazing!
  6. AndyD
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    What an excellent album! At last something original has emerged with something to it as opposed to the recent mediocre samey rock. Well done Kasabian and its nice to see that a band from the midlands has made such an impact on the music industry.
  7. ChrisD
    Jan 28, 2005
    2
    Horrifically overrated (mostly by Tom Meighan's motormouthed arrogance); hiding behind the 'cool' apathy of their image is a distinct lack of memorable tunes.
  8. JamieP
    Mar 10, 2005
    8
    Definatly captures the sounds of the early 90's mixed with the tripped out beats from today. Not a bad listen.
  9. AlexA
    Mar 31, 2005
    8
    Very solid album. Refreshing stream in the post punk waters. Club Foot and Reason is Treason are great tracks.
  10. GraemeH
    Mar 8, 2005
    9
    An outstanding album. A mixture of Happy Mondays and Stone Roses at their best.
  11. rogert
    Mar 8, 2005
    8
    anyone need more proof that Rolling Stone SUCKS? I find the music to be quite good, much better than typical "radio rock." This album has been out for a while but MTV2 finally featured them over the weekend.
  12. leeh
    Apr 1, 2005
    8
    Musically not the most challenging, but it is simple and pure dance orientated rock that you cannot help but dance too. Simple brilliance
  13. RichR
    Apr 10, 2005
    9
    This band is BAD, meaning GOOD, and kind of scary. They're not afraid to throw a little bit of menace into the mix, and how many modern bands can make that claim? BLOODY FEW! HIstorically, a few come to mind: Stones, Velvets, Led Zep, Sex Pistols, Joy Division... (I'm not saying Kasabian sound like these bands, dork). But nowadays, not bloody many.
  14. NorthFreedomFighter
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    It grips you, it thrusts you into its world, it makes you want more. Revolutionary it may not be, but damn is it gutsy and smooth, you know they feel what they play, even if few others do. Plus, you will not see a better live act this year. Pure quality entertainment that takes you away, what music should be.
  15. kits
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    Amazing album even better seen live
  16. ChelseaD
    Jul 9, 2005
    5
    Cokemachineglow sum up Kasabian perfectly, their debut album is nothing we haven't heard before. They sound like Primal Scream if Primal Scream sucked.
  17. CiaranG
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    Quite simply the best album I've every heard. There are not many out there where all the tracks would get a 9 or 10!!
  18. slobodan
    Sep 10, 2005
    10
    Excellent album, the name is weird though.
  19. PJZ
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    10 to counter the ignorance of 0.
  20. JosephH
    Jun 18, 2010
    9
    This vote is to counter the ignorance of the fools who voted 1's and 0's. I actually rate the album, like much of Kasabian's work a 6. Brilliant blockbuster songs, let down by weak filler material.
  21. maxp
    Dec 20, 2004
    8
    fantastic album, sum gr8 tunes
  22. JohnJ
    Jan 16, 2005
    8
    Solid Album. Enjoyable to listen to.
  23. AlxD
    Feb 10, 2005
    8
    Solid as a rock. Exciting purely because it heralds a significant arrival - suggesting that the second album will be the masterpiece. But this record has more than enough top tunes to be getting on with for now.
  24. SamS
    Feb 8, 2005
    7
    Better than average. Catchy, but does it have staying power?
  25. JoeS
    Mar 11, 2005
    6
    at first i really liked this album, but it wears away, and the lyrics arent overly imaginative, still worth a lisen though
  26. JonR
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    an excellent album, they create a sound without making all the songs sound the same. the rock thing with a healthy splattering of break beats make it number one on my play list
  27. ClaireH
    May 9, 2005
    10
    This has to be the best album I have ever listened to. I have been captivated from start to finish with Kasabian's atmospheric anthems. Each song is a musical masterpiece, including so many different sounds and types of music. Utterly inspiring
  28. ChaunceyJ
    Jul 11, 2005
    10
    the future of music with actual soul. I love this album
  29. yrk
    Sep 6, 2005
    4
    This is regurgitated early 90's alt brit rock, and while I still listen to the early 90's stuff, this crap just seems like a blatant rip off, and tries hiding it behind their claim of electronic rock. BS. This has been done already decades ago, and way better. Sorry Kasabian. Your almost two decades late.
  30. JotaP
    Jan 19, 2006
    9
    This is a very good album. No doubt that you can identify Kasabian's influencies, no doubt these influencies are not as fashionable as the early 80's ones, so in vogue these days. Nevertheless one must have the ability to separate what's fashionable from what is REALLY GOOD. And this album falls in this secont category. This album would be good if it was edited in 1997, is This is a very good album. No doubt that you can identify Kasabian's influencies, no doubt these influencies are not as fashionable as the early 80's ones, so in vogue these days. Nevertheless one must have the ability to separate what's fashionable from what is REALLY GOOD. And this album falls in this secont category. This album would be good if it was edited in 1997, is good now and will be good 10 years from now, by the time when these influences will be fashionble.… Expand
  31. PScott
    Jul 19, 2006
    9
    A really good album. I love LSF, Pinch Roller and Cutt Off the most. I hope their second album lives up to this one.
  32. MichelleK
    Apr 13, 2007
    9
    Awesome Album, awesome live band. what else can i say. Best Tracks: LSF, Cutt Off, ID, Club Foot, Processed Beats
  33. iainp
    Dec 27, 2004
    9
    Brilliant
  34. JeremyL
    Nov 18, 2005
    9
    I listen to tons and tons of music, even the bands that inspired this artist, and I am surprised to find that this album only recieved a 63. This is the best, most different album I have heard in a very long time. It's pure mastery.
  35. BryanM
    Mar 15, 2005
    7
    "Kasabian" is a captivating record at times. At other times, your mind may wander off because the music isn't terrifyingly as amazing as Kasabian believes it is.
  36. JonN
    Apr 21, 2005
    9
    This is a nice step back to the old Madchester days, brought up to day with thumping basslines and good use of electronic shenanigans. Not a single dull track to be found. Astonishing.
  37. Tom
    Jan 26, 2006
    9
    Usually an album that gets a middling score deserves it, and the fans who claim "don't listen to the critics" are just spouting off. But THIS album, I swear, is worthy of a 9 or 10. Does it sound like it could be from 1997? Perhaps - but it's the tunes which this album has in spades. A genuinely stellar debut, and I strongly encourage you to at least download it and see what you Usually an album that gets a middling score deserves it, and the fans who claim "don't listen to the critics" are just spouting off. But THIS album, I swear, is worthy of a 9 or 10. Does it sound like it could be from 1997? Perhaps - but it's the tunes which this album has in spades. A genuinely stellar debut, and I strongly encourage you to at least download it and see what you think for yourself. It's the best new band album I've heard since Interpol's first one.… Expand
  38. shitestershits
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    The biggest bunch of cunts in rock music! all their albums are shite.shoot the runner is afucking joke, they are fom fucking leicester! not manchester! fucking leicester! hope they die in a horrific plane crash
  39. [Anonymous]
    Sep 19, 2006
    1
    One of the most boring, uninteresting CDs I've listened to in the last few years.
  40. ConnorW
    Nov 26, 2007
    8
    Some people listen to the media and not the music too much. A really great album, it just came over me the other day how much better it is than Empire. This one is so much more adventurous than its follow-up.
  41. Alex
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    Any album that starts with songs anywhere near the quality of "Club Foot" and "Processed Beats" should be considered one of the greats. This is a brilliant album by one hell of a band, and should be treated as such. Oasis: The new Beatles. Kasabian: The new Oasis. It goes to show, in times of great musical despair, times where the untalented but able to make a fashion statement types topAny album that starts with songs anywhere near the quality of "Club Foot" and "Processed Beats" should be considered one of the greats. This is a brilliant album by one hell of a band, and should be treated as such. Oasis: The new Beatles. Kasabian: The new Oasis. It goes to show, in times of great musical despair, times where the untalented but able to make a fashion statement types top the charts, there is still those of us out there who realise what's really good music when we hear it, and have since made Kasabian one of the U.K's biggest Alternative bands.
    9/10. Why? Because, although containing some of the greatest songs by this band (who are my favourite band, if anyone is wondering) there are some slightly lower quality songs. This wouldn't be a problem, but where the better songs are so great, the not-as-great songs seem to suffer.    … Expand
  42. drlowdon
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    Genre: Rock
    A superbly confident debut album that brings something a little bit different to the genre. There is a reason this rock band are still selling out arena's and headlining festivals a decade on.
  43. Ricko
    Jul 5, 2012
    8
    Kasabian are one of those bands I feel deserve a lot of credit for experminenting and being ambitious with their psychadelic rock sound. The best thing about them is if you stripped away the trickery and peeled away the layers, they do write really really good songs. Strangely enough, Kasabian's debut album was the last one that I listened to. I bought Empire and liked it but only when IKasabian are one of those bands I feel deserve a lot of credit for experminenting and being ambitious with their psychadelic rock sound. The best thing about them is if you stripped away the trickery and peeled away the layers, they do write really really good songs. Strangely enough, Kasabian's debut album was the last one that I listened to. I bought Empire and liked it but only when I got Velocoraptor and was really impressed that I went back through their albums again. Their debut is an excellent record, not perfect but they have a unique sound and the record shows plenty of ambition. Of course Clubfoot, still their most recognisable tune, is the standout track, but there is so much to like throughout this album.… Expand
  44. MKCyrax
    Jan 14, 2012
    9
    The Primal Scream wannabe tried their at the debut, well.... it done darn good job

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#85 Most Discussed Album of 2005
39
#39 Most Shared Album of 2005

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Such are the highs, the weaker material suffers by comparison. [Sep 2004, p.111]
  2. Drowned In Sound
    30
    Sure this album may well sound awesome if you’ve just snorted a metre of charlie or recently breakfasted from a menu of ‘shrooms and LSD, but for sober ears it’s enough to drive anyone to drugs.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    This is how the Stone Roses' Second Coming could have - should have - sounded.
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