Weighing in at 13 tracks (at over 53 minutes) this is a more-hefty-than-average album. It's not without its share of catchy tunes, either - from the raw sound of "Club Foot," through the more tuneful "Processed Beats" and "Reason Is Treason," to the clublike sound of "L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever)."
Each of the tracks feature at least a few electronic synth sounds mixed in with the more standard rock sound. It's an interesting mix, giving the album a kind of club sound, which I guess would make this "club rock" music. Though for select clubs only.
The tracks certainly don't all have thumping bass lines or fast paces. The vocals on all of the tracks are kind of radio-raw, but not raw enough to make it sound like punk. I find it overall vaguely reminiscent of Ocean Colour Scene, with synth sounds thrown in on top: that doesn't really do it justice though. Maybe more like a lighter version of Pitchshifter - in fact the main riff on "Running Battle" made me think of Pitchshifter's "Hidden Agenda" straight away. Certainly, check it out if you like light rock.
It won't set the world on fire, but it is pretty catchy nevertheless. 3/5
BTW, I feel obliged to point out that for some reason, on the US Amazon store, this CD is labelled as "copy-protected," yet the on the UK version it isn't (even though I believe the CD is). You have been warned...
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
sounds like something I would like, and I DO like your "club rock" coinage! Garbage is another band that fits that description
2 - DJRadiohead
Garbage is something of an apt reference here, Eric. Both bands employ the rock and electronic vibe. Kasabian has more of a 'stoner' feel to me than Garbage but in terms of musical textures there are similarities.
I bought this album a couple months ago and I like it but I have to admit... it didn't capture me to the point I have spent much time listening to it. The album might be, as you suggest, a little overlong.