Everybody knows Kasabian can talk the talk. So it's just as well their second album is as good as they say it is  Full text...

It’s an epic listen, packed with surprise changes in direction, ballsy guitar riffs and mighty vocals that look set to accelerate the Kasabian success story even further.  Full text...

"Empire" has an almost childlike energy and determination that makes it feel strangely charming.  Full text...

It's an improvement on their patchy debut, the band's sound honed by hundreds of performances; but it all seems to be looking back, rather than forward, with the group apparently transfixed by their influences and idols.  Full text...

Kasabian's sound is now noticeably fuller and more sophisticated, bolstered by their inspired decision to assimilate Gary Glitter's glam stomp into their heady electro-rock. But this is still a band that too often struggles for tunes to match the chutzpah.  Full text...

Not a total success, but something which just about makes enough of an impact to justify the wild accusations and heartfelt slaggings-off they've administered to the masses.  Full text...

Kasabian are an entertaining bubblegum band, owing plenty to those that came before them.  Full text...

Empire is an adequate successor to an adequate debut, but let's remember something. True musical legends have more than one string to their bow. It's time for Kasabian to find theirs.  Full text...

A disappointing sophomore effort from the rough looking foursome with a penchant for electro rock and blowing their own trumpet  Full text...

Hail Ye, Hail Ye! The hillbilly horn-dogs of Leicester have returned with their machismic power chords and block rocking beats. Scorn Ye! Scorn Ye!  Full text...