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Kasabian

The Leicester band's third album was the first without former guitarist and writer Chris Karloff and has been seen by many as their strongest effort yet. Recorded with help from Gorillaz producer Dan the Automator and described by the band as "a soundtrack to an imaginary movie", it's already topped the UK album charts.

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    • 1. At 1:14pm on 22 Jul 2009, cov1985 wrote:

      "The Manchester band's third album".....

      Aren't Kasabian from Leicester?

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    • 2. At 5:10pm on 28 Jul 2009, George-O wrote:

      Kasabian's album is by far the best album of 2009 and pushes the boundaries of 21st Century rock music so far :)

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    • 3. At 7:54pm on 07 Sep 2009, eatock04 wrote:

      Incredible band and fantastic album met these guys in manchester at the album signing. Just a top bunch of lads who make brilliant music this album definatley deserves the mercury prize it pushes the boundaries of rock music in all sorts of directions every single song is different. Vlad the Impaler, Fire, where did all the love go, ladies and gentlemen, underdog, thick as thieves not one of them songs is a bad song best album ive heard since whats the story morning glory its on a par well done lads !!

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    • 4. At 8:19pm on 07 Sep 2009, JulieC115 wrote:

      I agree!! They are a top bunch of lads - I met them all except Serge after the Notts Rock City gig. Tom even thanked me for having my album signed. I absolutely love the album and they are so amazing live. I didn't realise just how good they were live until I saw them doing their home gigs at Leicester in May. Immediately I wanted to see them again ... its a while since a band has made me feel like that!! They definitely deserve to win the Mercury Prize!!

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    • 5. At 10:16am on 09 Sep 2009, princessmace wrote:

      hiya kasabian fans a truly incredible album saw them at wolverhampton civic 25th august they are amazing live. tom has great energy on stage the crowd love him.there winners in my eyes.

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