Kasabian release album worthy of headline slot at Glastonbury
Ten years after the release of their self-titled debut album, Kasabian are set to return the UK album chart with 48:13.
48:13 (named after the album’s running time) is Kasabian’s fifth studio album and follows Velociraptor! released in 2011. Produced by Sergio Pizzorno, the album marks a ‘new language’ for Kasabian, combining electronic and hip hop elements with boisterous rock & roll numbers and semi-psychedelic sounds.
The album opens with (shiva), a one minute instrumental track which leads seamlessly into Bumblebeee, a catchy electronic rock number with a crashing chorus that is bound to get the crowd jumping at Glastonbury. Doomsday is also equally catchy with its fast ska-pop beat and chant-along chorus.
Fans of electronic and fragmented dance textures should check out Explodes with its sub-bass wub-wubs and an analogue melody that is reminiscent of Kraftwerk and Glass, a big beat number complete with an original monologue from Suli Breaks.
The album’s seven-minute centrepiece, Treat, is arguably the most experimental track on the album. With its synth lines, a booming bass line and a boisterous rock & roll chorus, the track boasts a bit of everything, with a killer story to match.
My favourites have to be Stevie, a classic Kasabian rock-dance number which harks back to Madchester days and Eez-eh, a laser-guided lead single with a killer dance beat and legendary lyrics.
The last two tracks – Bow and SPS – are also worth a listen with their brooding verses, harmonic vocals and anthemic chorus.
Love it or hate it, 48:13 is album worthy of Kasabian’s headline slot at the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury later this month. Don’t be surprised if they take home another Brit award in 2014.
48:13 by Kasabian is released 9 June 2014 through Columbia Records.
Donna is the Founder and Editor of Frankly, My Dear UK. By day, she works as a digital marketing specialist, by night she reviews film, theatre and music for a wide range of publications including WhatsonStage and The Reviews Hub. Loves Formula 1, prosecco and life.
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