Hailed as music prodigies in their native homeland of Britain, Kasabian failed to conjure up the same media excitement with their North American debut. It seems, however, that only a few months after their initial debut with their self-titled record, the group is making a significantly larger impact.
The underground group recently catered to a sold out crowd at the Bowery Ballroom in New York. Living up to the reputation they’ve built overseas, Kasabian delivered a knock-out performance that had the New York hipsters dancing and calling out for more.
Kasabian is led by two singer-guitarists, Tom Meghan and Sergio Piston. The band’s style consists of fuzzed-out songs with a bass-heavy dance groove and atmospheric keyboards.
Through their sound, it’s clear that Kasabian draws upon the lush sounds of Pink Floyd and the electronic force of Primal Scream for influences on their music.
The song "Reason Is Treason" allows for a more dance-style vibe, while the lyrics sing, "You come along and I say goodbye to you."
"Fifty Five," is a new song that offers a bluesy Rolling Stones sound, "Test Transmission" is a hand-clapping, Bowie-sequel number, and “Butcher Blues" has a moody, bluesy sound, with lyrics like "I just can't stop losing control."
The mood of the record is lightened, however, with tracks like "L.S.F.," an infective track that owes its sound to the Manchester scene, with lyrics that yell "We've got our backs to the wall!" “Club Foot" is arguably the most poppy sounding track on the record, with catchy lyrics and featuring a psychedelic guitar lick.
After many successful live performances, the group is even being compared to the Rolling Stones, with the Mick/Keith vibe that is consistently displayed in the interaction between the group’s guitars and lyrics.
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Just thought I'd point out that it's not Sergio Piston, his name is Sergio Pizzorno GET IT RIGHT FOOL! Also I would disagree that Club Foot is the most poppy track on the album, but that's just me...