"Education, Education, Education & War" by Kaiser Chiefs
In their fifth ten–track album, Kaiser Chiefs offers us new rock riffs initiated by new drummer, Vijay Mistry. The album yells loud and angrily at listeners with tracks like “Cannons” and “The Factory Gates.” Complemented by unique sounds like maniacal laughs, seagull squawks and vocalist Ricky Wilson’s “ah ee ah ee ah”’s, the English band lives up to its standards. Known for top hits like “Ruby,” these foot–tapping, vibrant tracks will fit almost any mood. For musicians who have been around for quite some time, their newest endeavor is overall pretty good, with some first–rate lead–ups and solos—to be expected from those who came up with brilliant “Never Miss a Beat.”
Grade: B+
Download: “One More Last Song”
Sounds best when: you chug your seventh beer at Smokes’.
