Blogcritics: Comments on CD Review: Kasabian - Kasabian

Comment by Walt Sykes

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 23:02:09 EDT

Emmylou Harris? Give me a break! I had heard of Kasabian only because I rely on the brit music scene for talent (given that my country is bent on that no talent cock Eminem). I have not heard their "album", but did recently see them live opening for Oasis. I thought their sound was beyond Madchester. It was Stone Roses taken to the next level. Personally, after hearing them live, I think they are better than the other band opening for Oasis, Jet. Everybody is always looking for something totally new. Well get over it. Keith Richards had it right. If you want to know what Joy Division mixed with Stone Roses and Oasis would sound like, listen to Kasabian. Otherwise, listen to usual radio garbage like 3 doors down, etc., etc.

Comment by Bob A. Booey

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:58:12 EDT

This band played Lollapalooza, but I don't think I cared enough to see them. The Bravery are huge, stupid poseurs who are ripping off 80s songs and have a douchebag singer who's doing the world's worst Morrissey impersonation, but they do have two good, catchy songs -- "An Honest Mistake" and "Unconditional," their two radio hits this year. They're not as good a band as their enemies The Killers, but they're not a horrible band. Kasabian strikes me as much less Duran Duran/New Order/80s influenced than the other bands you name, but again, I don't really know or care much about them. That is all.

Comment by jussiti@yahoo.com

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:50:49 EDT

Whatever, this record is just fine. I don't know what everybody is expecting from any new act to appear. I make my living selling books and music and, thus, sample plenty of music. Kasabian, without any pre-judgement, are neither groundbreaking or at least innovative, but certainly entertaining. Emmylou Harris, e.g., bores me to death. So why not listen to a band that might not be the sensation, but still offers some good connections to times long gone by. Being from Europe, all I can say is that it's not ABBA or Britney Spears; it ain't no Dancing Queen- and that's good. I like their spirit and can't wait to see them live.

Comment by Temple Stark

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:07:33 EST

Caryn, Another good one. Never heard of them - and apparently I'm happier that way :-) Launched this on the world too - @ Advance.net for the (family-friendly) cream of the BC Web log. Here's the link. Sorry here. - Thanks. Temple