D+

Kasabian
Empire

Acting as though they are the kings of rock and roll, Kasabian has garnered much discontent. They're very easy to dislike, and while Empire does little to add a bite to Kasabian's bark, it isn't awful either. Heavy production and swagger make the record feel much bigger than it actually is. I never wanted to like this one, and it did nothing to change my mind.

standout track: "Empire"