- Label: Caroline International (S&D;)
- Copyright: (C) 2014 Kaiser Chiefs, under exclusive license to Caroline International Ltd.
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- Total Length: 45:50
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- ASIN: B00IYY96OA
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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Education, Education, Education & War
31 Mar 2014
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The Factory Gates |
3:31
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Coming Home |
4:50
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Misery Company |
5:12
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Ruffians On Parade |
3:35
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Meanwhile Up In Heaven |
5:11
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One More Last Song |
4:04
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My Life |
5:07
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Bows & Arrows |
3:41
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Cannons |
6:02
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Roses |
4:37
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Buzby
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It has seemed for the last few years that the Kaiser Chiefs had become a little, well, predictable. An excellent live band, but suffering from the law of diminishing returns when it came to new material. After their excellent debut Employment and it's follow up Yours Truly, Angry Mob, their subsequent offerings have been increasingly disappointing.
With the release of the greatest hits offering Souvenir, you could be forgiving for thinking that would be that and they would shuffle off to be remembered fondly by their fans and those who had enjoyed a sing-a-long at a festival or two. It seems Nick Hodgson (their drummer and the main creative driving force behind the band) agreed, announcing his departure to pursue new projects.
That there is a new Kaiser Chiefs album at all is therefore something of a surprise, and it has been written and recorded by a band who feel they have something to prove - to their former drummer, to the public, and perhaps most of all to themselves.
And prove something they have done, with one or two reservations.
At times the album feels like standard fare for the Kaiser Chiefs (The Factory Gates and Bows and Arrows, for example) and such offerings they have done better previously, although that's not to say these are bad tracks - far from it. But they are no "I Predict A Riot" or "Ruby".
But elsewhere on the album they exhibit a willingness to take risks and try something different. Coming Home is certainly a departure in style for the band, but such safe middle of the road territory is thankfully atypical - in fact, despite being the lead single for the album it feels rather out of place here. Read more ›
With the release of the greatest hits offering Souvenir, you could be forgiving for thinking that would be that and they would shuffle off to be remembered fondly by their fans and those who had enjoyed a sing-a-long at a festival or two. It seems Nick Hodgson (their drummer and the main creative driving force behind the band) agreed, announcing his departure to pursue new projects.
That there is a new Kaiser Chiefs album at all is therefore something of a surprise, and it has been written and recorded by a band who feel they have something to prove - to their former drummer, to the public, and perhaps most of all to themselves.
And prove something they have done, with one or two reservations.
At times the album feels like standard fare for the Kaiser Chiefs (The Factory Gates and Bows and Arrows, for example) and such offerings they have done better previously, although that's not to say these are bad tracks - far from it. But they are no "I Predict A Riot" or "Ruby".
But elsewhere on the album they exhibit a willingness to take risks and try something different. Coming Home is certainly a departure in style for the band, but such safe middle of the road territory is thankfully atypical - in fact, despite being the lead single for the album it feels rather out of place here. Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Kelvin J. Dickinson
VINE VOICE
Format:Audio CD
So, just imagine you're sitting an exam and this question comes up: Summarise in bullet points the KAISER CHIEFS' new album, EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION & WAR. Yes, happy to do that, makes a pleasant change from Lord of the Flies. Okay, thirty minutes, shhh, here we go...
* Tony Blair probably won't appreciate the clever title, so that's a good start. In my opinion, of course.
* Unusual WW1 and beyond-style artwork for the insert but it does reinforce the working-class call to duty theme throughout. No pics of the boys this time around either, unless there's more to those line drawings than meets the eye. No offence, but if so then your guess is as good as mine (suggest no-one lets the artist into any high court proceedings as it could only end in confusion and disappointment).
* Ten songs, seven of which are simply excellent. The remaining three 'Coming Home', 'Meanwhile Up In Heaven' and 'Roses' are okay but bordering on the bland. And 'Coming Home' is a poor choice for a single, too mainstream and lacking in character (GQ magazine's 'Made for summer stadiums' is hardly a recommendation). Opening number 'The Factory Gates' would have been so much better.
* Bill Nighy may be the new, er, Pete Best (the sixth Kaiser?), judging from his performance in 'Cannons'. Heavy and quite weird, Bill, was there a temptingly helium-filled balloon nearby? 'Cannons' is also the almost-title track, a major pulse-thumping epic. Note to all dwarf-druids: this could turn out to be the new 'Stonehenge', so don't knock it.
* Hard and driving pop music permeates the majority of this album and thank God the quirkiness is still there for all to hear (see directly above). It's what makes the Kaiser Chiefs special. Read more ›
* Tony Blair probably won't appreciate the clever title, so that's a good start. In my opinion, of course.
* Unusual WW1 and beyond-style artwork for the insert but it does reinforce the working-class call to duty theme throughout. No pics of the boys this time around either, unless there's more to those line drawings than meets the eye. No offence, but if so then your guess is as good as mine (suggest no-one lets the artist into any high court proceedings as it could only end in confusion and disappointment).
* Ten songs, seven of which are simply excellent. The remaining three 'Coming Home', 'Meanwhile Up In Heaven' and 'Roses' are okay but bordering on the bland. And 'Coming Home' is a poor choice for a single, too mainstream and lacking in character (GQ magazine's 'Made for summer stadiums' is hardly a recommendation). Opening number 'The Factory Gates' would have been so much better.
* Bill Nighy may be the new, er, Pete Best (the sixth Kaiser?), judging from his performance in 'Cannons'. Heavy and quite weird, Bill, was there a temptingly helium-filled balloon nearby? 'Cannons' is also the almost-title track, a major pulse-thumping epic. Note to all dwarf-druids: this could turn out to be the new 'Stonehenge', so don't knock it.
* Hard and driving pop music permeates the majority of this album and thank God the quirkiness is still there for all to hear (see directly above). It's what makes the Kaiser Chiefs special. Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I must admit I was astonished. This is a return to The Kaiser Chiefs' roots. In my opinion, it's on a par with Employment which is something I never expected. The fabulous tongue-in-cheek lyrics are still there, Vijay's drumming is alive'n'kickin'. The keyboards have matured - very similar to The Stranglers' - a good thing. The guitars and bass are even better rockier than earlier albums. "The Voice", Ricky's that is, has more ethereal quality than in previously released tracks and increasingly powerful and energetic. "The Factory Gates" is a fabulous choice for the opening track, and to be perfectly honest, the rest of the album keeps up the pace and the haunting track, "Roses" closes the album with giving you a lot of food for thought. If anyone was in danger of thinking "The Kaiser Chiefs" were past it - THINK AGAIN - they've definitely still got what it takes!!! Lookin' forward to the festival season to see them again! Keep on rockin' boys!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Danny Morris
Format:Audio CD
Personally, I found this album slightly hard to approach. After the first listen I didn't quite understand what they were doing with the whole concept of war and day-to-day working class hardships, and I thought the whole thing somehow didn't feel relevant... But I couldn't have been more wrong. Honestly I think it may be one of the best albums they've done (certainly better than the last two, although I liked them lots), it's a very well polished collection of songs that takes the Kaiser Chiefs to whole new level of brilliant. Every single song gets better and better each time you listen to it (terrible cliche I know, but seriously, I've never known anything to grow on me so much). Maybe this isn't the best album for the casual listener, but to a Kaiser Chiefs fan it's pretty damn good.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top of their game
Really surprised by this album. I love it and cant play it often enough. Bows and Arrows and Roses have to be my two favourite songs, although I love to listen to them all.
Published 3 hours ago by Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars
good music
if you like the kaiser chiefs other cd's then you should like this offering as well I know I do
Published 20 hours ago by A. C. Kilbourne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great KC
Unexpectedly brilliant after disappointing 4th album. Didn't even know it was due. Great summer listening in the car, at the beach, wherever!
Published 1 day ago by Robin B Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant
This is an excellent album. I would recommend just sitting and listening to it. Take it all in. It speaks to so many people on different levels. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rachael J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!
This album has been on my mp3 player constantly since my purchase. A fabulous album! If you haven't bought it yet...what are you waiting for?
Published 2 days ago by Eleanor Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars
They're back
Having dipped in and out of the Kaisers over the years, they've hit the mark with this new offering; thumping basslines and Ricky's soaring vocals.. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Philhydro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic quality music
Kaiser Chiefs is a different style of music to what i would normally listen to but having seen Ricky perform numerous times on The Voice UK, I decided to check them out. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Ms. Francesca Cox
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good new album
First album I've bought dunce Employment. Some change in musical style but undeniably the Kaiser Chiefs; very good with some great tracks
Published 3 days ago by John Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Very very good album, may nto be as good as the old ones (e.g. Employment or Your Truly Angry Mob). But new Kaiser Cheifs sound definitely great. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educating us !!
They're Back !!!!!!! Love it ,Love it, Love it !! This is The Kaiser Chiefs ...... Well on form. Buy It !!
Published 5 days ago by Mandy Denny Stanley
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