14. KASABIAN - Kasabian

I love it.  At least, I truly love about five tracks from it.  These rule, but then there are too many fillers – this is why it’s down at #14, and not at #4.  I love the rolling sound they’ve got going – that kind of rumble.  I think this comes from the mix of solid bass lines with electro beats.  There are 80s influences at work here too, but in a very different way to Dogs Die in Hot Cars.  The opening track to this album (the name of which escapes as I sit here in the office) is one of the best tracks of the year.  Great riff, dark, menacing and cool.  Kasabian are in to big hair, big hats and not giving a toss.  Fair play to them.  [NB: Dad inspired #3]