Empire by Kasabian - VitaMusik

ALBUM

With a name partly inspired by Tom Meighan’s Star Wars obsession and a fresh batch of unashamedly huge assaults on the senses, Empire initially looks like more of the same from Kasabian. But—beyond the glammy stomp of “Shoot the Runner”—the Leicester outfit’s second record contains fascinating multitudes. “Me Plus One” is a whirl of kaftan-clad psychedelia, “Stuntman” conjures a throbbing electronic rave, and “British Legion” (featuring a rare lead vocal from Serge Pizzorno) is bracingly tender.

1. Empire

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Viola: Farhat Bouallagui; Performer
Violin: Bouzid Ezzedine
Farhat Bouallagui
Jazzer Haj Youssef; Performer
Composer: Chris Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Engineer: Jean-loup Morette; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

2. Shoot the Runner

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Saxophone: Craig Crofton; Performer
Trombone: Nick Attwood; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Jim Abbiss
Kasabian; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

3. Last Trip (In Flight)

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

4. Me Plus One

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Viola: Farhat Bouallagui; Performer
Violin: Jazzer Haj Youssef
Farhat Bouallagui
Bouzid Ezzedine; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Author: Sergio Pizzorno; Production
Engineer: Jean-loup Morette; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

5. Sun / Rise / Light / Flies

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Viola: Farhat Bouallagui; Performer
Violin: Jazzer Haj Youssef
Farhat Bouallagui
Bouzid Ezzedine; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Author: Sergio Pizzorno; Production
Engineer: Jean-loup Morette; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

6. Apnoea

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Owen Skinner
Barny; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

7. By My Side

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Cello: James Banbury; Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Viola: Vince Greene; Performer
Violin: Fiona Mccapra
Jo Archard; Performer
Composer: Chris Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Jim Abbiss
Kasabian; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

8. Stuntman

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno
Chris Karloff
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Christopher Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Owen Skinner
Barny; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

9. Seek & Destroy

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Owen Skinner
Barny; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

10. British Legion

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Mixing Engineer: Owen Skinner
Barny; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

11. The Doberman

Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Trumpet: Gary Alesbrook; Performer
Viola: Farhat Bouallagui; Performer
Violin: Bouzid Ezzedine
Jazzer Haj Youssef
Farhat Bouallagui; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Beatle Ben; Production
Engineer: Jean-loup Morette; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Producer: Kasabian
Jim Abbiss; Production
Recording: Barny; Production

12. Shoot the Runner (Live from XFM)

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Engineer: Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman
Steve Williams; Production
Producer: Steve Williams
Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman; Production

13. Reason Is Treason (Live from XFM)

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Engineer: Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman
Steve Williams; Production
Producer: Steve Williams
Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman; Production

14. Empire (Live from XFM)

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Composer: Chris Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Engineer: Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman
Steve Williams; Production
Producer: Robin Delwiche
Steve Williams
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman; Production

15. The Doberman (Live from XFM)

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Composer: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno
Pizzorno; Composer
Engineer: Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman
Steve Williams; Production
Producer: Steve Williams
Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman; Production

16. L.S.F. (Live from XFM)

Primary Artist: Kasabian; Main Performer
Performer: Kasabian; Performer
Composer: Chris Karloff
Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Lyricist: Sergio Pizzorno; Composer
Engineer: Robin Delwiche
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman
Steve Williams; Production
Producer: Robin Delwiche
Steve Williams
Peter Ockelford
Chris Denman; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

14/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Britpop, Brit Rock

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 18, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880076656