What makes Fire by Kasabian notable?

Fire achieved significant chart success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a defining anthem for the summer of 2009. Its energetic sound and memorable hooks contributed to a resurgence in the popularity of indie rock, influencing subsequent artists and festival performances. Released as part of Kasabian's fourth studio album, Fire marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution following their commercial peak with West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 2009. This single helped solidify their status as one of the leading acts in British rock during the late 2000s.

How many songs are on Fire?

Fire has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Fire

Kasabian · 2009

8 min · 2 tracks · indie rock

An explosive blend of anthemic choruses and electrifying riffs, igniting a fervent call to action.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fire — The title track encapsulates the album's high-energy ethos, featuring a driving beat and infectious chorus that became emblematic of Kasabian's sound.
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Runaway (live from The Little Noise Sessions) — This live rendition showcases the band's raw performance energy and highlights their ability to connect intimately with an audience while maintaining sonic power.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single combines anthemic qualities with strong production, making it a memorable entry in indie rock.

What we noticed

The title track 'Fire' features a driving beat with layered guitar riffs and a soaring chorus that encourages audience participation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Achieved significant chart success, establishing the band's mainstream presence.
Career context: Released as part of Kasabian's fourth studio album, Fire marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution following their commercial peak with West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 2009. This single helped solidify their status as one of the leading acts in British rock during the late 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors: Royal Blood· Arctic Monkeys· The Dead Weather