Velociraptor!
Kasabian · 2011
50 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of electronic influences and rock bravado, infused with a playful sense of adventure throughout its energetic tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let’s Roll Just Like We Used To Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Days Are Forgotten — This track features an infectious hook and anthemic chorus that captures the essence of celebration and nostalgia, representing the album's overall exuberance.
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Goodbye Kiss — A standout ballad that juxtaposes reflective lyrics with a sweeping melody, it showcases the band's versatility and emotional depth amidst their typically energetic sound.
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Switchblade Smiles — With its driving rhythm and aggressive vocals, this track exemplifies the album's darker undertones while maintaining a catchy chorus that engages listeners.
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La fée verte — This song combines psychedelic influences with a unique narrative style, highlighting the band's adventurous spirit and willingness to experiment with different musical textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with electronic influences, though it lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric sound that contrasts sharply with its predecessors.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead vocals and backing parts.
- The album incorporates electronic elements such as synths and samples, particularly evident in tracks like 'Re-Wired' and 'Acid Turkish Bath', which diverge from traditional rock instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a shift towards more electronic influences, diverging from earlier rock sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Velociraptor! is Kasabian's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as a prominent force in the UK indie rock scene while exploring more eclectic sounds and styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Royal Blood· Arctic Monkeys· The Dead Weather
Tracklist
- 1 Let’s Roll Just Like We Used To Start here 4:48
- 2 Days Are Forgotten 5:03
- 3 Goodbye Kiss 4:07
- 4 La fée verte 5:48
- 5 Velociraptor! 2:54
- 6 Acid Turkish Bath (Shelter From the Storm) 6:02
- 7 I Hear Voices 3:59
- 8 Re‐Wired 4:47
- 9 Man of Simple Pleasures 3:52
- 10 Switchblade Smiles 4:15
- 11 Neon Noon 5:21
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