48:13
Kasabian · 2014
48 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
An eclectic blend of psychedelic rock, electronic beats, and anthemic choruses that captures Kasabian's adventurous spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bumblebeee Start here — This track features driving rhythms and catchy hooks, embodying the album's blend of energy and experimentation that defines Kasabian's sound.
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Doomsday — A standout for its darker themes and moody instrumentation, this song reflects the album’s exploration of contemporary anxieties while maintaining a danceable groove.
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Eez-Eh — With its infectious chorus and vibrant production, Eez-Eh serves as an anthem that highlights the band’s ability to craft memorable tunes amidst experimental textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and electronic elements but lacks strong cohesion and memorable songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track, setting an atmospheric tone before launching into the energetic 'Bumblebeee'.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of unpredictability in the flow.
- The use of electronic elements is prominent, with synths and beats interspersed throughout the rock instrumentation.
- The final track, 'S.P.S.', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of ambiguity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- energetic workout motivation
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's commercial success and showcases their evolving sound.
- Themes
- electronic rock fusion· urban nightlife energy· darkly atmospheric soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 48:13 is Kasabian's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful album Velociraptor! from 2011. At this point, they were solidifying their position as a leading band in the UK rock scene, while also exploring new sonic territories with this record.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Royal Blood· Arctic Monkeys· The Dead Weather
Tracklist
- 1 (Shiva) 1:07
- 2 Bumblebeee Start here 4:01
- 3 Stevie 4:45
- 4 (Mortis) 0:48
- 5 Doomsday 3:40
- 6 Treat 6:53
- 7 Glass 4:48
- 8 Explodes 4:17
- 9 (Levitation) 1:19
- 10 Clouds 4:45
- 11 Eez-Eh 3:00
- 12 Bow 4:27
- 13 S.P.S. 4:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Holy Fire
Foals
Shares a blend of atmospheric rock with electronic elements and anthemic choruses, evoking urban energy.
Arc
Everything Everything
Combines intricate electronic production with indie rock dynamics, reflecting a similar frenetic energy.
Opposites
Biffy Clyro
Merges anthemic rock with experimental soundscapes, exploring dark themes and complex arrangements.
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