Complete List Of Kasabian Songs From A to Z

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There was no scene in 1990s Leicester waiting for Kasabian—so they built one themselves, stitching together beats, riffs, and revolution in a city not known for spawning chart-topping rock bands. What began in 1997 as a small collective of school friends calling themselves Saracuse—Tom Meighan, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Edwards, and Chris Karloff—quickly evolved into a force with a distinct sonic identity. Their early recordings experimented with rock structure layered over electronic textures, pointing toward a new kind of British band unafraid to fuse traditional guitar energy with synthesizers and breakbeats. With a rough edge and an obsession for pushing boundaries, they laid the groundwork for what would become one of the U.K.’s most distinctive modern rock exports.

Their debut album, Kasabian, arrived in 2004 with a fully-formed vision. The record introduced the world to the band’s fusion of psychedelia, indie rock, and electronic swagger. Fueled by singles like “Club Foot” and “L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever),” the album climbed to number four on the U.K. Albums Chart and earned platinum status. Live shows became essential to their momentum, with frontman Tom Meighan commanding crowds with ferocity while Pizzorno’s songwriting and sonic direction hinted at a far more experimental future. With the addition of Ian Matthews on drums, the band’s classic lineup was solidified just as their visibility exploded.

Their second album, Empire, released in 2006, was shaped by internal friction and a shifting creative center. Co-founder and lead guitarist Chris Karloff left the group mid-recording due to artistic differences, leaving Sergio Pizzorno as the band’s sole creative driver. The album, a darker and more bombastic follow-up, debuted at number one on the U.K. chart. Its title track “Empire” and the glam-stomp “Shoot the Runner” pushed their sound further into festival territory while sharpening their social commentary. The record solidified the band’s place in a post-Britpop landscape as serious innovators.

By the time West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum was released in 2009, Kasabian had redefined themselves again. The concept album—a bold departure into psych-rock theatrics—debuted at number one in the U.K. and earned a Mercury Prize nomination. The single “Fire” became one of their most iconic songs, widely embraced by both mainstream audiences and football stadiums across Europe. The record’s genre-defying range and cinematic ambition elevated the band from cult heroes to national headliners. This marked the beginning of their domination on the British festival circuit.

In 2011, Velociraptor! arrived with another number one debut. The album showcased Kasabian’s willingness to experiment with orchestral elements, Middle Eastern instrumentation, and classic rock textures, all while retaining their unmistakable rhythmic backbone. Singles like “Days Are Forgotten” and “Re-Wired” were met with critical praise for their fearless production choices. The band was no longer simply about anthems—they were about creating soundscapes that felt explosive yet intricately composed.

Two years later, Kasabian returned with 48:13, a minimalist album in title but not in impact. Named for its total run time, the 2014 release marked a heavier lean into electronic terrain, with tracks like “Eez-eh” showing their club-friendly instincts. The record once again topped the U.K. Albums Chart, making it their fourth consecutive number one. That same year, they headlined the Glastonbury Festival, delivering a swaggering set that proved they were not just studio auteurs but dominant live performers capable of uniting massive audiences.

2017’s For Crying Out Loud maintained the band’s chart dominance with another U.K. number one. The album balanced their signature sonic aggression with more melodic pop sensibilities. Singles such as “You’re in Love with a Psycho” and “Bless This Acid House” leaned into a looser, cheekier tone, giving fans an album that embraced absurdity while never abandoning their rhythmic roots. Critics were divided, but commercially the album cemented their status as one of the U.K.’s most reliable rock acts.

The band’s path shifted drastically in 2020 when frontman Tom Meighan departed following a highly publicized legal incident. With Meighan out, many questioned whether Kasabian could continue. Instead of folding, Sergio Pizzorno took over lead vocals and redefined the band once more. Their next album, The Alchemist’s Euphoria, released in 2022, was their first without Meighan. Debuting at number one on the U.K. Albums Chart, the record affirmed that Kasabian was more than the sum of its parts. Singles like “ALYGATYR” and “Chemicals” embraced a darker, more introspective tone while showcasing Pizzorno’s growth as both frontman and visionary.

In July 2024, Kasabian released their eighth studio album, Happenings, marking their seventh number one album in the U.K. With tracks like “Algorithms” and “Darkest Lullaby,” the album leaned into groove-driven production and art rock arrangements. The record’s success placed Kasabian in the rarefied company of British acts like Muse, Elton John, and Blur—all bands with seven or more U.K. chart-toppers. Happenings was also a statement that the band’s reinvention was not just viable—it was thriving.

Beyond their studio output, Kasabian have been a dominant force on the U.K. live scene, earning repeated accolades including NME’s Best Live Act in 2007 and 2018. Their shows are high-energy, immersive experiences that blend visuals, beats, and bombast. They’ve headlined nearly every major British festival and remain one of the most in-demand rock acts in Europe. Their 2014 homecoming concert in Leicester’s Victoria Park to celebrate Leicester City’s Premier League win drew over 50,000 fans, underscoring their cultural importance to their hometown.

In terms of awards, the band took home the 2010 Brit Award for Best British Group and have won multiple Q Awards, including Best Act in the World Today. These recognitions are the byproduct of years spent evolving, risk-taking, and refusing to become stagnant. Their career has been defined not by one sound, but by their capacity to transform and still connect with a massive audience.

Offstage, the band has stayed connected to their roots in Leicester, with Pizzorno in particular embracing local causes and artistic projects. Their involvement in community efforts and visibility in the city have made them not just celebrities, but hometown ambassadors. They’ve also participated in various benefit concerts and have used their platform for charitable initiatives.

Kasabian’s legacy lies in their refusal to follow predictable arcs. From their self-produced early demos to stadium-headlining sets, from the rise of “Club Foot” to the aftermath of a major lineup change, they have shown remarkable endurance and artistic flexibility. Their discography offers a unique chronicle of 21st-century British rock—from swagger and psychedelia to reinvention and resilience.

Complete List Of Kasabian Songs From A to Z

(Levitation) – 48:13 – 2014
(Mortis) – 48:13 – 2014
(Shiva) – 48:13 – 2014
Acid Turkish Bath (Shelter from the Storm) – Velociraptor! – 2011
Æ Sea – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Æ Space – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Alchemist – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Algorithms – Happenings – 2024
All Through the Night – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Alygatyr – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Apnoea – Empire – 2006
Are You Looking for Action? – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Beanz – 48:13 – 2014
Bird in a Cage – Happenings – 2024
Bless This Acid House – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Bow – 48:13 – 2014
British Legion – Empire – 2006
Bumblebeee – 48:13 – 2014
Butcher Blues – Kasabian – 2004
By My Side – Empire – 2006
Call – Happenings – 2024
Chemicals – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Clouds – 48:13 – 2014
Club Foot – Kasabian – 2004
Comeback Kid – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Coming Back to Me Good – Happenings – 2024
Cunny Grope Lane – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Cutt Off – Kasabian – 2004
Darkest Lullaby – Happenings – 2024
Days Are Forgotten – Velociraptor! – 2011
Doomsday – 48:13 – 2014
Eez-eh – 48:13 – 2014
Empire – Empire – 2006
Explodes – 48:13 – 2014
Fast Fuse – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Fire – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
G.O.A.T – Happenings – 2024
Gelfling – 48:13 – 2014
Glass – 48:13 – 2014
Good Fight – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Goodbye Kiss – Velociraptor! – 2011
Happiness – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Hell of It – Happenings – 2024
Heroes – Empire – 2006
How Far Will You Go – Happenings – 2024
I Hear Voices – Velociraptor! – 2011
I.D. – Kasabian – 2004
Ill Ray (The King) – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Italian Horror – Happenings – 2024
Ketang – Empire – 2006
L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever) – Kasabian – 2004
La Fée Verte – Velociraptor! – 2011
Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll the Dice – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Last Trip (In Flight) – Empire – 2006
Let’s Roll Just Like We Used To – Velociraptor! – 2011
Letting Go – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Man of Simple Pleasures – Velociraptor! – 2011
Me Plus One – Empire – 2006
Neon Noon – Velociraptor! – 2011
Orange – Kasabian – 2004
Ovary Stripe – Kasabian – 2004
Passengers – Happenings – 2024
Pinch Roller – Kasabian – 2004
Processed Beats – Kasabian – 2004
Put Your Life on It – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Re-Wired – Velociraptor! – 2011
Reason Is Treason – Kasabian – 2004
Road Kill Café – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Rocket Fuel – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Runaway – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Running Battle – Kasabian – 2004
S.P.S. – 48:13 – 2014
Scriptvre – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Secret Alphabets – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Seek & Destroy – Empire – 2006
Shoot the Runner – Empire – 2006
Sixteen Blocks – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
Stargazr – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Stevie – 48:13 – 2014
Strictly Old Skool – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Stuntman – Empire – 2006
Sun Rise Light Flies – Empire – 2006
Swarfiga – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Switchblade Smiles – Velociraptor! – 2011
T.U.E (The Ultraview Effect) – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Take Aim – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Test Transmission – Kasabian – 2004
The Doberman – Empire – 2006
The Party Never Ends – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
The Wall – The Alchemist’s Euphoria – 2022
Thick as Thieves – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Treat – 48:13 – 2014
Twentyfourseven – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
U Boat – Kasabian – 2004
Underdog – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Velociraptor! – Velociraptor! – 2011
Vlad the Impaler – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Wasted – For Crying Out Loud – 2017
West Ryder Silver Bullet – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
Where Did All the Love Go? – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
You’re in Love with a Psycho – For Crying Out Loud – 2017