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the keg and get ready to dance. The first album by the
Kaiser Chiefs is out and creating waves for very good reason.
Their slightly retro ska/new wave sound evokes memories
of their British brethren The English Beat and The Jam,
and even bands on this side of the pond, like Oingo Boingo.
From the first track, Everyday I Love You Less and Less,
a power pop number about a forlorn ex-boyfriend’s
wishful thinking, the band often keeps the beat fast and
furious.
There
are a few slower melodies and ballad-like moments as well,
such as Have It All, that give a listener’s
ears room to breathe (or hear, really). Listening to the
album in its entirety elicits comparisons to many of rock’s
popular bands of the late 70s and 80s, which is somewhat
of a blessing and a curse as the Kaiser Chiefs find their
own definitive sound. In the meanwhile, however, Employment is an impressive debut and an album worth playing loud and
often.
Favorite
Track: Track 2, “I Predict a Riot”
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Roland
Goity is a writer of fiction, non-fiction and
freelance business pieces. His background includes
marketing and promotion in the music industry and an inability
to capably play his guitar no matter how hard
he practices. He can be reached at rolandgoity@sbcglobal.net
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