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Velociraptor!
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Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

  • Summary: The British rock band releases their fourth album, featuring production by Dan the Automator.
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Days Are Forgotten
Aaaahh Aaaahahahahaaa Aaaahh Aaaahahahahaaa Hey son I'm looking forward You're leaning backwards Of this I'm sure Have you had enough? Are you... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. musicOMH.com
    Sep 20, 2011
    90
    Love them or loathe them, it is hard to ignore the brash confidence with which the band take another giant stride towards stadium dominance.
  2. Consequence
    Sep 27, 2011
    80
    LP number four adds the Kasabian touch to other genres in an electrifying scattershot that still feels coherent and whole.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 19, 2011
    80
    Their fourth album is their best yet: bright, poppy and exciting.
  4. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2011
    80
    Kasabian have been a band of post-Brit-pop possibilities from the get go, so bringing in techno, ethnic sounds, and an orchestra is coming home for this impudent crew.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Sep 26, 2011
    70
    Even if Velociraptor! isn't quite the album the band promised it would be (it's practically impossible for Kasabian to live up to their own self-conjured hype), it should be enough to prolong their tenure as British rock royalty.
  6. PopMatters
    Dec 9, 2011
    70
    It's retro and ridiculous; it's music that sounds like what tight trousers strutting down the boulevard with maximum attitude looks like, and it will likely sound even better in an arena filled with thousands upon thousands of partisan fanatics.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 19, 2011
    40
    Simple Pleasures aside, Kasabian sound a little less desperate to prove themselves to Oasis fans this time around.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. solidsnack
    Sep 20, 2011
    9
    It's a lot different from their previous albums, but different is not necessarily a bad thing. The pop-ish sound of Velociraptor!, with itsIt's a lot different from their previous albums, but different is not necessarily a bad thing. The pop-ish sound of Velociraptor!, with its catchy songs, is a solid, fun to listen to album… Expand
  2. Ricko
    Feb 8, 2012
    8
    It's still just bass driven rock and roll but its a big improvement on it's predecessor "West Ryder..." which was as strange a record as it'sIt's still just bass driven rock and roll but its a big improvement on it's predecessor "West Ryder..." which was as strange a record as it's title. Velociraptor is Kasabians best record closely followed by Empire. Although there's nothing here that matches "Fire" in terms of anthems, the album as a whole is quality stuff from beginning to end. Would recommend to anyone who likes their rock with a bit of atmosphere to it.… Expand
  4. opiatedsherpa
    Sep 22, 2011
    8
    Let's be fair... Velociraptor! didn't change my life, but man, does it sound good.

    Kasabian has had their highs and lows with me and my    Let's be fair... Velociraptor! didn't change my life, but man, does it sound good.

    Kasabian has had their highs and lows with me and my listening routine, Empire was a fantastic album, while their self-titled debut was great in small doses and their last album, I dare not mention by name, really crashed and burned. Velociraptor! does keep a great deal of the band's charm with the maturity of a band that wants to play everyday and keep their fans entertained. The first four or five listens have been met by an eager ear and I want to listen to it more.

    I wouldn't say there is a song of the year candidate, nor is it an album of the year candidate, but it has found a happy medium that I would like to call friendly.    … Collapse
  5. nirvanafreak
    Aug 19, 2015
    8
    Rating:9.5/10
    Fav Tracks:I Hear Voices,Velociraptor!,Re-Wired
    Least Fav Tracks:Neon Noon I would have said this was 6/10 4 years ago. God,    Rating:9.5/10
    Fav Tracks:I Hear Voices,Velociraptor!,Re-Wired
    Least Fav Tracks:Neon Noon
    I would have said this was 6/10 4 years ago. God, I was dumb as **** This is Kasabian's 4th album and to me it's their best. The album is just such a nice fusion of genres, most notably electronic and indie rock, and this really keeps the listener on their toes throughout the record. The band never hover on the same sound or vibe for too long and they don't overdo the electronic instrumentation. It sounds like Kasabian are really having fun on this record (I mean the titular track is just such a joy to hear it makes you wanna bounce off the walls) and when needed, the vocalist Tom really transmits his high energy to the listener. I love that album cover as well, it's great that they finally made use of Sergio's beautiful hair     … Expand
  6. DeanCourtney
    Sep 25, 2011
    7
    The one thing that has truly stood out about this release is the sheer level of hype behind it. Teaser tracks were released months beforeThe one thing that has truly stood out about this release is the sheer level of hype behind it. Teaser tracks were released months before release, and it sounded pretty much like Kasabian in business as normal mode. Adverts were thrown up everywhere, and the album was even made available for streaming ahead of release. Itâ… Expand
  7. axelkoch
    Nov 27, 2012
    7
    Kind of album you'll hear while getting high. Everything here seems very drug-alike, the voice, the lyrics or the sound of the music. I reallyKind of album you'll hear while getting high. Everything here seems very drug-alike, the voice, the lyrics or the sound of the music. I really enjoy chilling to this album with songs like "Acid Turkish Bath", "La Fée Verte" or "Days Are Forgotten". The best track on the CD is, of course, the 2nd single "Re-Wired", which is a great rock track, in contrast to the rest of 'Velociraptor!'. The tunes are catchy and the songs are diversive. It's nothing really spectacular but defintely good work.… Expand
  8. MKCyrax
    Jan 14, 2012
    6
    this album is a joke, a **** record

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