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After cockily shrugging off the difficult second album challenge with their hugely successful Yours Truly, Angry Mob, the Kaisers deliver yet another collection of blistering rock-pop in the shape of Off with Their Head. Producer Mark Ronson returns the band to the distilled pop potency of 2005's Employment as well as providing an all-star cast of guests: Lily Allen provides backing vocals on "Always Happens Like That", classical starlet David Arnold adds strings to "Like It Too Much" and UK grime aficionado Sway does a star turn on the unlikely yet winning "Half the Truth". Yet this is definitely the Kaiser's own show, as evinced on the wonderfully woozy "Tomato in the Rain," the catchy "Good Days, Bad Days", the feisty "You Want History" and the lovely--and somewhat surprising--finale "Remember You're a Girl". Musically, Off with Their Heads ain't rocket science, and the band's insights into contemporary urban life are superficial at best--but the Kaisers still manage to mostly hit the spot. --Danny McKenna
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KAISER CHIEFS Off With Their Heads (2008 UK 11-track CD album - Produced by Mark Ronson & Eliot James Off With Their Heads could / should be described as being the first proper Kaiser Chiefs album with a solid base on which is constructed aseries of tracks which come together as an altogether less frenetic and more cohesive piece of work than previous outings and is almost certainly the better for it. Including the single Never Miss A Beat [complete with backing vocals from Lily Allen & New Young Pony Club] plus Half The Truth which more than nods to the likes of XTC and comes with a contribution from UK grime artist Sway; before Lily contributes backing vocals to Always Happens Like That.)
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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So here we are nearing the end of another decade, and just like we were all fatigued with dance music by the very end of the 90s, we are now all starting to get indie fatigued out. And with a lot of modern guitar bands, they do outstay their welcome, with a law of diminishing returns as the albums go by. So I wasn't expecting a great third album from the Kaiser Chiefs, but you know what, it's not half bad.
Their debut 'Employment' had the killer hit singles but it was a bit patchy. 'Yours Truly Angry Mob' was more consistent but lacked the killer hit singles - although they were still quite good and were highly successful. 'Off With Their Heads' is closer in spirit to 'Employment' but this time it has more of a New Wave sound to it - as opposed to a Britpop one with XTC, The Stranglers and The Clash (it's those Joe Strummer style vocals on 'Good Days Bad Days') springing to mind. This album has the best of both worlds, it's got the punchy power pop energy of the first one and the polish and consistency of the second (with perhaps the only exception being 'Addicted To Drugs' which is, let's face it - pants!). Plus it doesn't outstay it's welcome being about only 35/36 mins long. This has great tunes on it like: 'Never Miss A Beat', 'Like It Too Much' (has wonderful late Beatles era string arrangements to it), 'Good Days Bad Days', 'Tomato In The Rain' and 'Always Happens Like That' etc. So I don't think it's time to be "off with their heads" just yet. Also, they seem really up for it on this. Treat yourself, you maybe surprised at how good it is.
Their debut 'Employment' had the killer hit singles but it was a bit patchy. 'Yours Truly Angry Mob' was more consistent but lacked the killer hit singles - although they were still quite good and were highly successful. 'Off With Their Heads' is closer in spirit to 'Employment' but this time it has more of a New Wave sound to it - as opposed to a Britpop one with XTC, The Stranglers and The Clash (it's those Joe Strummer style vocals on 'Good Days Bad Days') springing to mind. This album has the best of both worlds, it's got the punchy power pop energy of the first one and the polish and consistency of the second (with perhaps the only exception being 'Addicted To Drugs' which is, let's face it - pants!). Plus it doesn't outstay it's welcome being about only 35/36 mins long. This has great tunes on it like: 'Never Miss A Beat', 'Like It Too Much' (has wonderful late Beatles era string arrangements to it), 'Good Days Bad Days', 'Tomato In The Rain' and 'Always Happens Like That' etc. So I don't think it's time to be "off with their heads" just yet. Also, they seem really up for it on this. Treat yourself, you maybe surprised at how good it is.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Just been listening to the new album and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nothing terribly new in there, but if you like power-pop with catchy riffs and neat hooks (as I do) you'll like this. The production is maybe a little bit slicker, but Mark Ronson has resisted the urge to put his own, er, mark on the recording at the expense of the band's well-established vibe. The familiar lumpen-political rantings of "Never Miss A Beat" (What do you want for tea?/I want crisps - take that, Jamie Oliver!) are a sign of the bands continuing critical affection for the good old stereotype working class lads and lasses oop North, but in a strictly take-no-nonsense way. Foot-tapping songs with articulate lyrics, a combination not to be sneezed at. Recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Well, i saw this and thought Yes! a new kaiser chiefs album as i loved Employment and Yours Truly Angry Mob. I read some reviews and i have to admit i read alot of negative reviews (obviously there were good ones though) this made me wonder if i should buy it. Anyway, i decided to buy it...So glad i did! cant stop listening to it! its so catchy, love it! Kaiser chiefs have never let me down. One thing that i love is that i dont think ive ever heard any swearing either :)...i am listening now whilst im writing...Sticks and stones and animal bones! This is a catchy one :)...want my advice? buy now, brilliant album at a brilliant price :) Peace x
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Fine
It's a good product and the songs are OK but I feel that the Kaiser Chiefs are losing it. Their songs are kind-of catchy and get in your head but the are all very the same. Read more
Published 17 months ago by jack17938
A Let Down
Well its much like all the other stuff...and for me its getting tired now. With the promise they showed on the fist 2 albums I thought this might be even better. Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Thedeester1
TREADING WATER
The third album in any band's career is usually an important milestone, sort of a pointer to the future, having taken stock of the past. Not so here. Read more
Published on 28 April 2009 by Kelvin J. Dickinson
They've still got it
I don't understand why so many people think the Kaiser Chiefs are declining! They're brilliant! The vocals are strong, the lyrics and melodies are great. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009
off with their heads
a very fine album well worth a listen,the kaisers are proving to be a top top british band,we could have another jam on our hands here!
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Anthony G. Fensome
Third album syndrone.
Not as good as first two albums, but an OK listen. Tracks 3,4,5 I would rate as V. good, but the rest are a little bland. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by K. Archer
Solid, enjoyable third album from The Chiefs
'Off With Their Heads', The Kaiser Chiefs' third album, hasn't been as well received as their first two albums by the general public and it seems as if people are getting bored... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2008 by A. Sweeney
Disappointed
I was so eager to listen to this album but when I listened, it let me down a lot. A few of the songs are great but the majority of the songs were not quite Kaiser Cheif standered. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2008 by Mike Nithavrianakis
kaisers flying the UK flag
ive had this album for a couple weeks now and i am a big fan of the KCs..at first i wasnt sure but after a few listens im sold!! Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2008 by surfbaron
Everything Is Not Average Nowdays
First album was fantastic and the spiky humour and energetic live shows went down a storm. Album number two was better produced but felt a bit lumpy and lethargic and the live... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2008 by M. Knowlden
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