Today Kasabian released a collaboration with DJ and producer Calvin Harris, “Release The Pressure.” Harris is one of the most popular artists of modern times (20th most streamed in the world), and I think featuring an older rock band like Kasabian is a genius move. I’ll do a quick track review soon.
Kasabian are sadly a rather controversial band nowadays. Frontman Tom Meighan was sacked from the band in 2020, due to assaulting his then-fiancée. Guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno has since filled in as frontman.
Kasabian have received a lot of backlash from fans for this (Meighan did go on to marry his fiancée), and many believe Pizzorno is not a strong frontman and their music has become less “rock n roll.” Serge does seem to use backing tracks while singing on stage more these days which I dislike, and isn’t a very strong singer. However, he gets the place bouncing and I like how interesting their music is. Meighan has also released solo material. Thus, I wanted to make a quick playlist showcasing their music through the years.
*the band with Meighan, second left
- Club Foot (2004)
- L.S.F (2004)
- Empire (2006)
- Last Trip (2006)
- Shoot The Runner (2006)
- Underdog (2009)
- Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll The Dice (2009)
- Vlad The Impaler (2009)
- Fire (2009)
- Goodbye Kiss (2011)
- Re-Wired (2011)
- Bumblebeee (2014)
- Treat (2014)
- Bless This Acid House (2017)
- Ill Ray (2017)
- You’re in Love with a Psycho (2017)
- T.U.E (2022)
- Italian Horror (2024)
*current iteration of the band
The debut self-titled album by the band in 2004 immediately presented their signature sound. A blend of the grooves of The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays, hard-rocking riffs and a quirky electronic angle that I think many music fans overlook with Kasabian. They are often seen as a band who make anthems for football terraces. While this is true, Pizzorno often adds a trippier vibe to their music than you would expect. This is especially evident in T.U.E (The Ultraview Effect). Thanks for reading.
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