Kaiser Chiefs – The Future is Medieval

Releasedate: 01-07-2011; Label: Universal
By: Nina Mende

Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1997. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs. The group’s debut album, “Employment”, was released in 2005. It was primarily inspired by New Wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, and enjoyed international success with over three million copies sold. In 2005, the album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Kaiser Chiefs’ second album, “Yours Truly, Angry Mob” (2007), yielded “Ruby”, a number one single in the United Kingdom. They released their third album, “Off with Their Heads”, in October 2008.

Now, three years later, they released their new and fourth album called “The Future Is Medieval”. On www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk fans can still create their very own version of “The Future Is Medieval” and choose from twenty tracks to put on it and sell their version of the album. But from July 1st on there is also an official version of “The Future Is Medieval” that is hitting the stores with thirteen tracks. And this very album is simply brilliant. Odd and catchy it spreads happiness where ever you hear it. s. The oddness of the songs makes sure to have your full attention at all times. The sound is epic and includes many elements that make it whole and deep. Funky and thriving melodies pull your muscles and make you move along. “When All Is Quiet” includes some actual medieval melodies in the song. But that is about the only song that includes these elements that obvious, and maybe “Coming Up For Air” as well as “If You Will Have Me” a little bit as well. From first to last this album stays exciting and interesting, never getting boring. So go get the new Kaiser Chiefs album “The Future Is Medieval” now.

Tracklist: 01. Little Shocks 02. Things Change 03. Long Way From Celebrating 04. Starts With Nothing 05. Out Of Focus 06. Dead Or In Serious Trouble 07. When All Is Quiet 08. Kinda Girl You Are 09. Man On Mars 10. Child Of The Jago 11. Heard It Break 12. Coming Up For Air 13. If You Will Have Me

Links:
Kaiser Chiefs Official