(Morning Star, Saturday 05 March 2005)
ALBUM: Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
(B-Unique)
THE Kaiser Chiefs' ability to repackage the oversubscribed Britpop singalong takes talent in itself and the boys certainly have that - as well as utter nerve in spades.
Opener Everyday I Love You Less and Less kicks in with crashing guitars and anthemic "na-na-nas."
But, if it seems a heady peak to hit so early, have no fear - it only gets better.
I Predict a Riot, the breakthrough single for the Leeds lads, is an ode to a typical lads' night out beset by lager louts.
It still arrests and floppy-fringed frontman Ricky Wilson really confirms his worth.
Filled with melody and bags of attitude, the Kaisers owe more than a little to the energy of New Wave - but, if any royalties end up going the Jam's way, it'll be money well spent.
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