Yours Truly, Angry Mob
Kaiser Chiefs · 2007
69 min · 20 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of catchy hooks, sharp lyrics, and energetic instrumentation that captures the essence of mid-2000s British rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ruby — As the lead single, this track exemplifies the album's upbeat energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's knack for memorable hooks.
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The Angry Mob — This track critiques societal norms with sharp wit and an anthemic sound, making it a standout commentary on modern life.
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Everything Is Average Nowadays — Offering a satirical take on contemporary complacency, this song merges clever lyrics with a driving rhythm that mirrors its theme of mediocrity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic instrumentation with clever lyrics, though its cohesion is affected by bonus tracks.
What we noticed
- Several songs employ a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing listener engagement.
- The lyrics often contain social commentary and wit, with recurring themes of disillusionment and everyday life.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- energetic hooks and choruses
- short, engaging listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and builds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Kaiser Chiefs' reputation after their debut, achieving commercial success.
- Themes
- British class identity· satirical social commentary· mid-2000s complacency
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Yours Truly, Angry Mob is Kaiser Chiefs' sophomore album following their acclaimed debut Employment. At this point in their career, the band was riding high on the success of their first record, which had established them as a leading force in the Britpop revival scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franz Ferdinand· The Futureheads· Bloc Party
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everything Is Average Nowadays
The bridge shifts from a critique of society to a personal reflection on acceptance and resignation to mediocrity.
This transition deepens the song's exploration of disillusionment by tying broader societal issues to individual experiences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ruby 3:25
- 2 The Angry Mob 4:48
- 3 Heat Dies Down 3:56
- 4 Highroyds 3:19
- 5 Love’s Not a Competition (But I’m Winning) 3:17
- 6 Thank You Very Much 2:37
- 7 I Can Do It Without You 3:24
- 8 My Kind of Guy 4:06
- 9 Everything Is Average Nowadays 2:44
- 10 Boxing Champ 1:31
- 11 Learnt My Lesson Well 3:54
- 12 Try Your Best 3:42
- 13 Retirement 3:53
Disc 2
- 1 Introduction 0:33
- 2 The Angry Mob 4:27
- 3 Heat Dies Down 3:51
- 4 Everything Is Average Nowadays 2:39
- 5 Ruby 3:33
- 6 Highroyds 5:03
- 7 Retirement 5:03
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