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 with school friends Tom Meighan, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Edwards, and Chris Karloff performing under the name Saracuse quickly evolved into a force with a distinct sonic identity. Their early recordings experimented with rock structures 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 with 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 including “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. Ian Matthews became the band’s full-time drummer during this period as its 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 during the recording process because of artistic differences, leaving Sergio Pizzorno as the band’s primary creative driver. The 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 the post-Britpop landscape.

By the time West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum was released in 2009, Kasabian had redefined themselves again. The concept album, a bold departure into psychedelic-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 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.

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 while retaining their unmistakable rhythmic backbone. Singles including “Days Are Forgotten” and “Re-Wired” demonstrated the scope of Pizzorno’s production and songwriting. The band was no longer simply about anthems; it was creating soundscapes that felt explosive yet intricately composed.

Kasabian returned with 48:13 in 2014, a minimalist album in title but not in impact. Named for its running time, the release leaned more heavily into electronic terrain, with songs including “Eez-eh” displaying the band’s club-oriented instincts. The record topped the U.K. Albums Chart, becoming its fourth consecutive number-one studio album. That same year, Kasabian closed the Glastonbury Festival as the Sunday-night Pyramid Stage headliner, confirming its standing as one of Britain’s dominant live rock bands.

For Crying Out Loud, released in 2017, maintained the band’s chart dominance with another U.K. number one. The album balanced its signature sonic aggression with more melodic pop sensibilities. Singles including “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 without abandoning the rhythmic foundation of the band’s sound.

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. The Alchemist’s Euphoria, released in 2022, became its first album without Meighan. The record debuted at number one on the U.K. Albums Chart, while songs including “ALYGATYR,” “SCRIPTVRE,” and “Chemicals” introduced the next phase of Kasabian’s career.

In July 2024, Kasabian released its eighth studio album, Happenings, which became the band’s seventh U.K. number-one album. With tracks including “Algorithms,” “Call,” “Coming Back to Me Good,” and “Darkest Lullaby,” the record leaned into concise, groove-driven production and psychedelic pop arrangements. Its success demonstrated that the band’s reinvention under Pizzorno remained commercially and creatively viable.

Kasabian continued releasing new music with “Hippie Sunshine” in 2025 and the Calvin Harris collaboration “Release the Pressure” in 2026. The band then announced its ninth studio album, ACT III, with “GREAT PRETENDER” and “SUPERPOWERS” among the songs released before the album’s scheduled September 2026 arrival.

Beyond its studio output, Kasabian has been a dominant force on the U.K. live scene, earning repeated accolades, including NME honors for its performances. The band’s shows are high-energy, immersive experiences that blend visuals, beats, and bombast. It has headlined major British festivals and remains one of Europe’s most in-demand rock acts. A 2014 homecoming concert in Leicester’s Victoria Park drew approximately 50,000 people, underscoring the band’s cultural importance to its hometown.

Kasabian won the 2010 Brit Award for British Group and has received multiple Q Awards, including Best Act in the World Today. These honors reflect years spent evolving, taking risks, and refusing to become stagnant. The band’s career has been defined not by one sound but by its capacity to transform while continuing to connect with a large audience.

Offstage, the band has stayed connected to its roots in Leicester, with Pizzorno in particular embracing local causes and artistic projects. Its involvement in community efforts and visibility throughout the city have made the musicians not just celebrities but hometown ambassadors. The band has also participated in benefit concerts and used its platform for charitable initiatives.

Kasabian’s legacy lies in its refusal to follow predictable arcs. From self-produced early demos to stadium-headlining sets, from the rise of “Club Foot” to the aftermath of major lineup changes, the band has shown remarkable endurance and artistic flexibility. Its discography offers a distinctive chronicle of 21st-century British rock, moving through swagger, psychedelia, electronics, reinvention, and resilience.

Complete List Of Kasabian Songs From A to Z

“(Levitation)” – 48:13 – 2014
“(Mortis)” – 48:13 – 2014
“(Shiva)” – 48:13 – 2014
“A Happening” – Happenings – 2024
“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
“GREAT PRETENDER” – ACT III – 2026
“Happiness” – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 2009
“Hell of It” – Happenings – 2024
“Heroes” – Empire – 2006
“Hippie Sunshine” – ACT III – 2025
“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
“Release the Pressure” (with Calvin Harris) – Non-album single – 2026
“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
“SUPERPOWERS” – ACT III – 2026
“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