Universal - 3/27/07
Long live the Kaiser Chiefs!
The Fab Five are back with another round of their trademark brit-rock, albeit in a slightly more radio-friendly manner. The Chiefs have slowed themselves down a bit, with the slow riffs of “Ruby” and “Heat Dies Down” replacing the fast and frantic pace of “I Predict A Riot” and “Na na na na na.” But they do so without missing a stride, unlike many other brit-rock acts who have tried (and failed) to expand their American audiences in a similar fashion (read: Blur.)
Lead vocalist Ricky Wilson continues to deliver the Chief's vocals in a manner which evokes the feeling of the uniquely British “Mod” sound, yet manages to remain timely and fresh, while keyboardist and lyricist Nick Baines continues to develop the group's signature sound without wavering from the formula excessively. The result? An album immediately recognizable as theirs, yet more easily accessible to the general public.
“Yours Truly, Angry Mob” is arguably their best work yet, and will appeal to fans of alt-rock, both young and old. Make sure to pick up your copy on Tuesday March 27th, if you haven't already stolen it.
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