Tours of Note – Kasabian
May 28th, 2009 - by Eddie
Whenever I listen to Kasabian, I always feel like I should be running on a European street, either away from the police or towards a party. It doesn’t matter which one because the emotion involved is the same.
Their new album, The West Ryder Pauper, offers that same kind of adrenaline-laden rock with a sinister undertone with the opener “Underdog.”
By the third track, called “Swarfiga,” you’ll feel like you’re inside the soundtrack of a drug-induced film. The song has a rolling beat, and it’s easy to imagine it being played live, with hipsters repeating the same dance move over and over and over again. Even when you think a song is going to be slow, such as the single “Fire,” it picks up in the middle, sending you down another strange aural path.
And, as always, it makes me feel like running out and committing vandalism or, at the very least, causing a public disturbance all in the name of a good song.
Thankfully, the band appears to realize its power over the feeble-minded and incorporated the down-tempo song “Happiness” to end the album. Without it, some people may not be able to calm down.
It’s that kind of weird mixture that has always attracted me to this band. It’s as if they know when I want to hear the club rock mix and when I need the soft color and tones of a lounge.
Kasabian – Fire
May 29 2009 8:00P De Montfort Hall Leicester
May 30 2009 8:00P De Montford Hall Leicester
May 31 2009 8:00P De Montford Hall Leicester
Jun 4 2009 8:00P Heaton Park (supporting Oasis) Manchester
Jun 6 2009 8:00P Heaton Park (supporting Oasis) Manchester
Jun 7 2009 8:00P Heaton Park (supporting Oasis) Manchester
Jun 8 2009 6:00P HMV, 90 Market Street Manchester
Jun 9 2009 8:00P O2 Academy Newcastle
Jun 10 2009 8:00P Stadium of Light (supporting Oasis) Sunderland
Jun 12 2009 8:00P Millenium Stadium (supporting Oasis) Cardiff
Jun 13 2009 8:00P Oasis Swindon
Jun 14 2009 8:00P Spa Bridlington
Jun 16 2009 8:00P Caird Hall Dundee
Jun 17 2009 8:00P Murrayfield (supporting Oasis) Edinburgh
Jun 18 2009 8:00P O2 Academy Glasgow
Jun 22 2009 8:00P St Georges Market Belfast
Jun 24 2009 8:00P Rock City Nottingham
Jun 25 2009 8:00P University Liverpool
Jun 29 2009 8:00P O2 Academy Sheffield
Jun 30 2009 8:00P O2 Academy Manchester
Jul 2 2009 8:00P Guildhall Southampton
Jul 3 2009 8:00P Centre Newport
Jul 4 2009 8:00P Eden Sessions, Eden Project Cornwall
Jul 6 2009 8:00P Guildhall Portsmouth
Jul 7 2009 8:00P Corn Exchange Cambridge
Jul 9 2009 8:00P Wembley Stadium (supporting Oasis) London
Jul 11 2009 8:00P Wembley Stadium (supporting Oasis) London
Jul 12 2009 8:00P Wembley Stadium (supporting Oasis) London
Jul 16 2009 8:00P Brixton O2 Academy London
Jul 17 2009 8:00P Brixton O2 Academy London
Jul 22 2009 8:00P iTunes Festival – Roundhouse Camden London
Aug 24 2009 8:00P Civic Hall Wolverhampton
Aug 25 2009 8:00P Civic Hall Wolverhampton
June 4th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
i saw kasabian when they opened their tour in pittsburgh for the last record, Empire. Bloody good show. one of the best i’ve seen really, even though there weren’t that many people. didn’t seem to bother them as they played a great set. too bad the dates are all over there.
June 11th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
June 29th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Thanks for the reveiw of the new album. Their first “Emopire” is still one of my favourite albums and I hope the new one (which I will be checking real soon) rocks just as well. In supporting slot with Oasis they were also joined by The Enemy, a fantasic band from Coventry, England. What a line up. Kasabian did a blistering set at this years Glastonbury featival. If you live in UK you can see it on the BBC Iplayer, or from their web site.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
That should be “Empire” of course…
June 30th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Empire was actually their second major release–it followed their self-titled debut.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
i saw kasabian when they opened their tour in pittsburgh for the last record, Empire. Bloody good show. one of the best i’ve seen really, even though there weren’t that many people. didn’t seem to bother them as they played a great set. too bad the dates are all over there.
October 6th, 2009 at 11:38 am
why did VA copy my post and repost it? wtf?
October 8th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Their new album, The West Ryder Pauper i heard. Songs very nice.Kasabian did a blistering set at this years Glastonbury festival. If you live in UK you can see it on the BBC Iplayer, or from their web site.
Sarong
October 31st, 2009 at 6:31 am
Kasabian is a grrat singer. Her song very nice.Her new album,The West Ryder Pauper i heard.Lot of thanks for your new album.
Timeshare Resales
December 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Kasabian did a blistering set at this years Glastonbury featival. If you live in UK you can see it on the BBC I player.
San Diego MLS
December 24th, 2009 at 11:17 am
The song has a rolling beat, and it’s easy to imagine it being played live, with hipsters repeating the same dance move over and over and over again.
Simi Valley Real Estate
January 15th, 2010 at 3:58 am
I agree with CuthbertB. Bands such as Roxy Music were truly innovative and I have heard very little recently in the Mercury Awards to enthuse me.
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February 1st, 2010 at 3:03 pm
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