Lap of Honour cover

Lap of Honour

Kaiser Chiefs · 2005

26 min · 7 tracks · indie rock · punk · power pop

An exuberant blend of catchy hooks and punk energy, echoing the spirit of early 2000s British indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • front-loaded energetic bursts
  • quick catchy anthems for sing-alongs
  • for party ignitions
  • brief but exhilarating experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer immersive albums
  • seek slow, contemplative sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Lap of Honour' was Kaiser Chiefs' debut album, arriving after their formation in 2003. At this point, they were establishing themselves within the burgeoning Britpop revival scene, building on the momentum generated by their earlier singles and live performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Franz Ferdinand· The Futureheads· Bloc Party

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sink That Ship 2:35
  • 2 Hard Times Send Me 2:40
  • 3 Think About You (and I Like It) 4:48
  • 4 Not Surprised 3:23
  • 5 Na Na Na Na Naa (Polysics remix) 4:32
  • 6 Seventeen Cups 3:34
  • 7 Take My Temperature (live) 4:47

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