| Off With Their Heads | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 541
Category: Music
Artist: Kaiser Chiefs
Publisher: Motown
Studio: Motown
Manufacturer: Motown
Label: Motown
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 001210602
UPC: 602517847132
EAN: 0602517847132
ASIN: B001EYH2T8
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Spanish Metal | | • | Never Miss A Beat | | • | Like It Too Much | | • | You Want History | | • | Can't Say What I Mean | | • | Good Days Bad Days | | • | Tomato In The Rain | | • | Half The Truth | | • | Always Happens Like That | | • | Addicted To Drugs | | • | Remember You're A Girl |
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Album Description
2008 release. Off With Their Heads could/should be described as being the first 'proper' Kaiser Chiefs' album with a solid base on which is constructed a series of tracks which come together as an altogether less frenetic and more cohesive piece of work than previous outings and is almost certainly the better for it. The album was produced by Mark Ronson and Eliot James at RAK and Eastcote Studios in London in the Spring of 2008 and mixed by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, LCD Soundsystem, Run DMC) at Soundtrack Studios, Includes the single 'Never Miss A Beat'.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
It's cool to know nothing. November 29, 2008
With their third album, Kaiser Chiefs correct the slight misstep of their second album, and return to what made them great on their debut--catchy, infectious English rock pop songs.
"Never Miss A Beat" is the perfect teen rant. "Like It Too Much", "You Want History" and "Good Days Bad Days" finish off the first half of the disc which gives way to a more subdued second half with "Tomato In The Rain", "Addicted To Drugs" and "Remember You're A Girl".
This is not to say that "Off With Their Heads" is without detour, no, "Spanish Metal" is a mediocre album opener, "Can't Say What I Mean" is a bit bland, and "Half The Truth" and "Always Happens Like That" are just okay album fillers.
Still, "Off With Their Heads" is a notch above "Yours Truly, Angry Mob". Here's hoping the band will continue to make more power pop masterpieces and here's my breakdown in context of the other Kaiser Chiefs' albums.
2005 Employment: Four Stars
2007 Your Truly, Angry Mob: Three Stars
2008 Off With Their Heads: Three and a Half Stars
 oh well November 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
after two fine albums this one is a bit of a dud. i think Stephen Street is calling.
 Better than "Yours Truly, Angry Mob" November 27, 2008
I think this album sounded more like their "Employment" album.
The album is loaded with danceable party tunes, much more memorable than their previous ("Yours Truly, Angry Mob") album. Also, I think they sound a bit cleaner this time.
My favorite track here is "Always happens like that". Bottom line, if you like British Indie Pop Rock music you shouldn't miss out on this one.
The Chief Kaiser Roll Adds Some Yeast November 6, 2008
Mark Ronson is certainly the most prolific producer in Britain right now, with his hits that contain modern artists channeling a song from the days gone by. And his talent was most evident by making living trainwreck, Amy Whinehouse, a stunning soul singer with their hit "Valerie." All this makes this project all the more strange. It's certainly a departure for the band, yet it keeps all their classic elements.
Probably the song that's already got an instant place on the best-of is my current theme song, "Never Miss A Beat." It also serves as the highlight, containing "I Predict A Riot" youth revolution-type lyrics, with "Ruby" type beats, and the song fits perfect in the trio. "Good Days, Bad Days" has great beats, and a unique chorus, while "Always Happens Like That" completely satisfies with its catchy arrangements and hooks.
For a prime example of the experimentation, look no further then "Like It Too Much," which sounds like Franz Ferdinand with violins. And while I'm not certain it quite works, "You Want History" on the other hand will remind listeners heavily of VHS or Beta, with their dance-funk.
"Addicted To Drugs" might be the front-runner in the 'strangest song of the year' category, because I don't know of many a chorus that say, "You might as well face it, you're addicted to drugs." "Tomato In The Rain" however might be in the running for 'strangest song title of the year,' with its obviously quirky lyrics, which strangely work. "Spanish Metal," and "Remember You're A Girl" bring the album in and out on rather low and uneven notes.
Overall, is the band's best? As in their most differentiated, varietal album, yes. In their most artistic album, yes. But, there was no absolute classic song that I found in "Love's Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)." In this fact, it was not their best album. But it is a great step in the right direction though, and I praise the band for mixing it up. The album is simply going a million directions at once, and there's no clear theme or goal, making it more of a mix-tape, which also hinders the buying power here. And though it may sound like I don't like the album, I do like it, I'm just not loving it. A mixed bag from our favorite musical Chiefs, it brings them that much closer to greatness, but they're still not there yet. The album also runs a bit short as well.
Kaiser Chiefs 3rd attempt November 4, 2008
Ok so since I am a fan of Kchiefs, I had little expectation from there 3rd attempt. The album is built very nicely with 4 live songs as well as their 12 studio songs. My favorites are addicted to drugs, tomato in the rain, remember the girl and half the truth. Now this album is a format of new wave, punk rock and alternative rock. In the end, I have to say that this is best album I have heard this year after Oasis, Keane and Bloc party. Proud to say guys nailed this attempt too. Hats off to Mark Ronson for producing such a great album.
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