Kasabian Songs Ranked

Kasabian is an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997 by Tom Meighan, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Karloff, and Chris Edwards. Drummer Ian Matthews joined in 2004. Karloff left the band in 2006 and founded a new band called Black Onassis. Jay Mehler joined as touring lead guitarist in 2006, leaving for Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye in 2013, to be replaced by Tim Carter. Meighan left the band in July 2020. Kasabian has released six studio albums – Kasabian (2004), Empire (2006), West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (2009), Velociraptor! (2011), 48:13 (2014), and For Crying Out Loud (2017). The band’s music has been described as a mix between The Stone Roses and Primal Scream with the swagger of Oasis. Their music has won them several awards and recognition in the media, including a Brit Award in 2010 for Best British Group, and their live performances have received praise, the most notable of which was their appearance as headliners at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival. Here are all of Kasabian’s songs ranked.

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20. Take Aim (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 2009)

“Simply one of the greatest songs ever created an incredible build-up to an amazing conclusion. It’s also amazing in live Banging tune, catchy beat, and rhythm underrated song”

19. You’re In Love With a Psycho (For Crying Out Loud, 2017)

“You’re in Love With a Psycho gets off to a fairly unassuming start, hardly the big kickoff you would expect from a lead single. But the sugar-sweet chorus justifies it. The hook is possibly the catchiest thing the band has done, and is almost kind of beautiful despite the not-so-serious nature of the lyrics.”

18. Eez-eh (48:13, 2014)

“”Eez-Eh” has lyrics that take a while to get over and into but catches after a while. This could be Kasabian’s jump the shark moment.”

17. Stevie (48:13, 2014)

“Stevie” stands out for me and has a really good groove about it, but there are also a few others that keep the mood going pretty well.”

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16. Processed Beats (Processed Beats, 2004)

“This single contains a great unreleased track – “The Nightworkers”. Only this is a reason good enough to have it. “Processed Beats” is included in the first album and sound like it as well, while “The Nightworkers” is more a preview of the second album “Empire””

15. Me Plus One (Empire, 2006)

“I think this is about a girl he has met up with a few times, that maybe inspired him and she was very childlike , i.e alice in wonderland.. and it was all very surreal etc. could be a groupie (hence ‘me plus one’) she came to a gig and he was too messed up on drugs/drink to find her and he wishes he did.”

14. I Hear Voices (Velociraptor! 2011)

“This song is the closest to a filler here – it’s nice and brings you into a sort of a trance, but I’m not sure it fits here”

13. Switchblade Smiles (Velociraptor! 2011)

“Switchblade Smiles – an aggressive, kick-to-the-face kind of song, mixing electronics and powerful riffs in equal measure”

12. Fast Fuse (FIFA 09, 2008)

“Absolutely brilliant track. Taking a retro sound and bringing it into the new age. This song got funk! Just love the whole tune and feel to this song. Great riffs and rhythm of lyrics is sensational!”

11. Shoot the Runner (Empire, 2006)

“Really fun garage rock song. catchy riff and cool hook. “Shoot the runner, I’m the king and she’s my queen, BITCH!” I have some really fun time by singing this one part. Kasabian is pretty much a hit or miss band when it comes to singles, but i think they really did well with this one.”

10. Man of Simple Pleasures (Velociraptor!, 2011)

“Man of Simple Pleasures is kinda theatrical, excellently crafted song. The ending is pure perfection. So amazing, such good rhythm and lyrics,”

9. Cutt Off (Kasabian, 2004)

“”Cutt Off” is another enjoyable single, and is notable in that it effectively intersperses its infectious melody with trip hop-esque soundscaping.”

8. Goodbye Kiss (Velociraptor!, 2011)

“Goodbye Kiss may be a bit pretentious, yeah, but you can’t deny just how sweet and dreamy this song is. It is astonishingly perfect. Exact description of a relationship which was good for a while, but they both knew it wasn’t going to last, for their own sake.”

7. Re-Wired (Velociraptor! 2011)

“Re-wired – if this song consisted of just the bassline, I’ll be happy too. Chris Edwards, you’re an underrated genius! This is the song that got me into the band. It’s really awesome.”

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6. Empire (Empire, 2013)

“Haunting… Best song yet. Very strong song, the sound is almost alien. Can’t stop thinking about it. If you look up the lyrics, you’ll be amazed. Tom Meignan writes like Shakespeare!”

5. Days are Forgotten (Velociraptor!, 2001)

“Proves to be a bit of a grower, as more listens reveal those textures and nuances that make Kasabian so exciting and unpredictable!”

4. Club Foot (Kasabian, 2004)

“There was a little voice in the back of my head babbling on about “Primal Scream” this and “Stone Roses” that, but the bassline punted it halfway to Manchester about two minutes into the song and I haven’t heard from it since.”

3. L.S.F. (FIFA 2004, 2003)

“Love this one, it sounds amazing live. I remember this huge crowd singing “Lalala lalalalalala” after Kasabian’s performance at Open’er in Poland. It was awesome – the band left the stage and everybody still sang the song!”

2. Underdog (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 2009)

“I really enjoy the riff in this gon, a great amount of distortion which is kind of rare to see in radio-friendly songs these days. The song is really fun to listen to and an enjoyable, really catchy melody. Amazing song with brilliant lyrics. Especially the second verse. Really Kasabian in a nutshell…”

1. Fire (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 2009)

“The song has an interesting structure and change of direction from verse to hook, making it sound more dynamic. The singing is great, though should be a bit stronger, but still very enjoyable and catchy. The hook is amazing and really catchy, making it one of the most memorable of rock music in recent years. Overal great indie rock song.”