West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Kasabian · 2009
119 min · 24 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of rock, electronic elements, and psychedelic influences that ignites the senses.
Why this album works
'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious production and genre-blurring sound. The album's innovative approach influenced a wave of British rock bands in the late 2000s, contributing to a resurgence of interest in experimental rock forms. It was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and praised by numerous publications for its creativity.
- Career context
- Released on June 5, 2009, 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' marked Kasabian's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Empire.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the Britrock scene and experimenting with bolder sonic textures. This album showcased their artistic growth as they moved beyond straightforward rock into more eclectic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Placebo· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Underdog Standout 4:37
- 2 Where Did All the Love Go? 4:17
- 3 Swarfiga 2:18
- 4 Fast Fuse 4:10
- 5 Take Aim 5:23
- 6 Thick as Thieves 3:06
- 7 West Ryder Silver Bullet 5:15
- 8 Vlad the Impaler Standout 4:44
- 9 Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll the Dice 3:33
- 10 Secret Alphabets 5:07
- 11 Fire Standout 4:13
- 12 Happiness 5:12
- 13 Julie & The Moth Man 5:39
- 14 Where Did All the Love Go (Burns remix) 6:08
- 15 Vlad the Impaler (Zane Lowe remix) 4:31
- 16 Take Aim (Dan the Automator remix) 5:15
Disc 2
- 1 Kasabian live Exclusive 19:08
- 2 Club Foot live from HMV Forum, London 3:42
- 3 Empire live from HMV Forum, London 3:58
- 4 Vlad the Impaler Standout 2:08
- 5 Underdog International Version 3:58
- 6 Fire Standout 4:41
- 7 Where Did All the Love Go? 4:17
- 8 Underdog UK Version 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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