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Kaiser Chiefs

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Group. Formed 2003.

Photo of Kaiser Chiefs Ray Toro, Mikey Way, Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Bob Bryar

Biography

Kaiser Chiefs are an English alternative rock band from Leeds who formed in 1997. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs, a team for which former Leeds United defender Lucas Radebe played.

The group's debut album, Employment, was released in 2005. It was primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of late 1970s, and enjoyed international success with sales of over three million. In 2005, the album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Kaiser Chiefs' second album, Yours Truly, Angry Mob (2007), yielded "Ruby", a number one single in the United Kingdom. They released their third album, Off with Their Heads, in October 2008.

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  1. Off With Their Heads 2008

    Off With Their Heads

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    While they're here let's just enjoy some great pop, eh?

  2. Yours Truly Angry Mob 2007

    Yours Truly, Angry Mob

    Reviewed by Jerome Blakeney

    'Yours Truly Angry Mob' is going to rule the world. Well, for the next couple of...

  3. Employment 2005

    Employment

    Reviewed by Shalinee Singh

    The swirling melodies, soaring vocals and scintillating lyrics blend together to...

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  1. I Predict A Riot
    BBC Radio 1 | Greg James 20/11/2009
     
  2. Ruby
    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 20/11/2009
     
  3. Never Miss A Beat
    BBC Radio 2 | Alex Lester 20/11/2009
     
  4. Oh My God
    BBC 6 Music | George Lamb 19/11/2009
     
  5. Everything Is Average Nowadays
    BBC 6 Music | Chris Hawkins 10/11/2009
     

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Off With Their Heads

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