Complete List Of Enter Shikari Albums And Discography

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Enter Shikari was formed in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 2003. The band’s lineup consists of Rou Reynolds (vocals, electronics), Rory Clewlow (guitar), Chris Batten (bass, backing vocals), and Rob Rolfe (drums). Enter Shikari is known for their unique fusion of post-hardcore, electronic, and various other genres, which has garnered them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.

The band has released seven studio albums: Take to the Skies (2007), Common Dreads (2009), A Flash Flood of Colour (2012), The Mindsweep (2015), The Spark (2017), Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible (2020), and A Kiss for the Whole World (2023). Enter Shikari has consistently achieved chart success, with several albums reaching the top ten on the UK Albums Chart. The band’s energetic live performances and innovative music have earned them numerous awards, including Kerrang! Awards and AIM Independent Music Awards. Enter Shikari continues to push musical boundaries and address social and political issues through their music.

ENTER SHIKARI STUDIO ALBUMS

Take to the Skies

Released March 19, 2007

Take to the Skies is Enter Shikari’s debut studio album, released on March 19, 2007. The album blends post-hardcore with electronic elements, creating a unique sound that garnered the band significant attention. It peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by Enter Shikari and recorded at The Outhouse in Reading, England, in 2006.

CD Track Listings:

“Stand Your Ground; This Is Ancient Land” – 2:09
“Enter Shikari” – 2:52
“Mothership” – 3:32
“Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour…” – 4:34
“Interlude 1” – 1:00
“Labyrinth” – 3:51
“No Sssweat” – 3:17
“Today Won’t Go Down in History” – 3:34
“Interlude 2” – 1:00
“Return to Energiser” – 4:35
“Sorry You’re Not a Winner” – 4:19
“Interlude 3” – 0:40
“Johnny Sniper” – 4:00
“Adieu” – 5:38
“OK, Time for Plan B” – 4:51
“Closing” – 1:44

Common Dreads

Released June 15, 2009

Common Dreads is Enter Shikari’s second studio album, released on June 15, 2009. The album continues their fusion of post-hardcore and electronic music, with lyrics addressing political and social issues. It peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by Andy Gray and recorded at Arreton Manor in the Isle of Wight, England, in 2008 and 2009.

CD Track Listings:

“Common Dreads” – 2:08
“Solidarity” – 3:16
“Step Up” – 4:40
“Juggernauts” – 4:44
“Wall” – 4:29
“Zzzonked” – 3:27
“Havoc A” – 1:40
“No Sleep Tonight” – 4:16
“Gap in the Fence” – 4:08
“Havoc B” – 2:53
“Antwerpen” – 3:15
“The Jester” – 3:55
“Halcyon” – 0:37
“Hectic” – 3:19
“Fanfare for the Conscious Man” – 3:39

A Flash Flood of Colour

Released January 16, 2012

A Flash Flood of Colour is Enter Shikari’s third studio album, released on January 16, 2012. The album features a mix of electronicore, dubstep, and drum and bass, with politically charged lyrics. It debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by Dan Weller and recorded at Karma Sound Studios in Thailand and at The Fortress in London, England, in 2011.

CD Track Listings:

“System…” – 1:57
“…Meltdown” – 3:23
“Sssnakepit” – 3:27
“Search Party” – 4:02
“Arguing with Thermometers” – 3:23
“Stalemate” – 4:17
“Gandhi Mate, Gandhi” – 3:54
“Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here” – 4:36
“Pack of Thieves” – 3:56
“Hello Tyrannosaurus, Meet Tyrannicide” – 3:43
“Constellations” – 4:24

The Mindsweep

Released January 19, 2015

The Mindsweep is Enter Shikari’s fourth studio album, released on January 19, 2015. The album incorporates a wide range of genres, including rock, punk, electronic, and classical music, with lyrics addressing personal and political themes. It debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by Dan Weller and recorded at Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, England, in 2014.

CD Track Listings:

“The Appeal & The Mindsweep I” – 4:54
“The One True Colour” – 4:34
“Anaesthetist” – 3:41
“The Last Garrison” – 3:43
“Never Let Go of the Microscope” – 4:02
“Myopia” – 4:08
“Torn Apart” – 3:54
“Interlude” – 1:22
“The Bank of England” – 4:16
“There’s a Price on Your Head” – 3:20
“Dear Future Historians…” – 6:16
“The Appeal & The Mindsweep II” – 3:41

The Spark

Released September 22, 2017

The Spark is Enter Shikari’s fifth studio album, released on September 22, 2017. The album marks a shift towards a more accessible, pop-oriented sound, while still retaining the band’s trademark political and social commentary. It debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by David Kosten and recorded at Vale Studios in Worcestershire, England, in 2016 and 2017.

CD Track Listings:

“The Spark” – 1:47
“The Sights” – 4:07
“Live Outside” – 3:42
“Take My Country Back” – 3:44
“Airfield” – 4:52
“Rabble Rouser” – 3:52
“Shinrin-yoku” – 2:57
“Undercover Agents” – 3:53
“The Revolt of the Atoms” – 2:55
“An Ode to Lost Jigsaw Pieces (in Two Movements)” – 6:18
“The Embers” – 3:04

Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible

Released April 17, 2020

Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible is Enter Shikari’s sixth studio album, released on April 17, 2020. The album features a diverse mix of genres and showcases the band’s experimental approach to music. It debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Rou Reynolds on vocals and electronics, Rory Clewlow on guitar, Chris Batten on bass and backing vocals, and Rob Rolfe on drums. It was produced by Rou Reynolds and recorded at various studios in England in 2019 and 2020.

CD Track Listings:

“THE GREAT UNKNOWN” – 2:52
“Crossing The Rubicon” – 3:24
“{ The Dreamer’s Hotel }” – 3:16
“Waltzing off the Face of the Earth (I. Crescendo)” – 3:38
“modern living….” – 3:01
“apøcaholics anonymøus (main theme in B minor)” – 1:42
“the pressure’s on.” – 3:22
“Reprise 3” – 0:48
“T.I.N.A.” – 3:44
“Elegy for Extinction” – 4:43
“Marionettes (I. The Discovery of Strings)” – 3:40
“Marionettes (II. The Ascent)” – 4:27
“satellites* *” – 3:36
“the king” – 2:47
“Waltzing off the Face of the Earth (II. Piangevole)” – 2:43

A Kiss for the Whole World

Released April 21, 2023

A Kiss for the Whole World is Enter Shikari’s seventh studio album, released on April 21, 2023. The album continues to explore a variety of musical styles, blending rock, electronic, and orchestral elements, and features introspective lyrics reflecting on contemporary issues. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.