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Simon Rix
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 2000 as Parva, releasing one studio album, ''22'', in 2003, before renaming and establishing themselves in their current name that same year. Since their formation the band has consisted of lead vocalist Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew "Whitey" White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick "Peanut" Baines and since 2013 drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson following his departure from the band in late 2012. Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released seven original studio albums: '' Employment'' (2005), ''Yours Truly, Angry Mob'' (2007), '' Off with Their Heads'' (2008), ''The Future Is Medieval'' (2011), ''Education, Education, Education & War'' (2014), ''Stay Together'' (2016), and ''Duck'' (2019), one EP: ''Lap of Honour'' (2005), one compilation album: '' Souvenir: The Singles 2004–2012'' (2012) and numerous singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaguar XE
The Jaguar XE (X760) is a rear or all-wheel drive, front-engine, four-door compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Land Rover, under their Jaguar marque. The successor to the X-Type, it was designed by Ian Callum and launched at the October 2014 Paris Motor Show. Production started in April 2015. The XE is noted for its aluminium suspension componentry as well as its bonded and riveted aluminium unitary structure — the first in its segment. Launch The XE was announced, but not displayed, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and debuted globally on 8 September 2014 in London. Sales were expected to begin globally in 2015, followed by the United States in 2016. Production formally commenced on 13 April 2015 at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant. Production The XE was the first Jaguar to be built at the factory in Solihull, which was to be dedicated to the manufacture of aluminium vehicles under both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, including the second-generat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Ages Of Rock
''Seven Ages of Rock'' (also known as ''7 Ages of Rock'') is a BBC Two series, co-produced by BBC Worldwide and VH1 Classic in 2007 about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes (reduced to 48 minutes for VH1 Classic), with a final episode of 90 minutes, and was broadcast on Saturdays at 21:00 (repeated on BBC One on Sundays). Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands. The series producer was William Naylor, and the executive producer for the BBC was Michael Poole, a former editor of the 1990s BBC music, arts and culture programme '' The Late Show''. The production was based at BBC Bristol and each programme was narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt on the BBC and Dennis Hopper on VH1 classic. The series also included additional material broadcast on BBC radio and available on the BBC website. Series structure The series makes heavy use of archive material. These early performances of musicians are intersper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lap Of Honour
''Lap of Honour'' is an EP released on 18 January 2005 as a Japan-only release by British rock band Kaiser Chiefs, though it is available for import. The EP mostly consists of B-sides featured on the single releases from their debut album ''Employment'', plus live sessions and an exclusive remix of "Na Na Na Na Naa". The album cover depicts the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. Track listing *CD UICU-1102 #"Sink That Ship" (appears on the "I Predict a Riot"/"Sink that Ship" single) – 2:37 #"Hard Times Send Me"(appears on the "Oh My God" maxi-CD single) - 2:42 #"Think About You (and I Like It)" (appears on the "Oh My God" CD single) – 4:50 #"Not Surprised" (appears on the "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" maxi-CD single) – 3:25 #"Na Na Na Na Naa" (Polysics Remix) (exclusive to EP) – 4:34 #"Seventeen Cups" (appears on the "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" maxi-CD single) – 3:36 #"Take My Temperature" (Live) (the original version appears on the "I Predict a R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duck (album)
''Duck'' is the seventh studio album by English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released on 26 July 2019. It is the follow-up to their 2016 album, '' Stay Together''. It was preceded by the lead single "Record Collection". The album was promoted by a concert at Elland Road on 8 June 2019 to commemorate 100 years of Leeds United F.C. Background Frontman Ricky Wilson said that the lead single "Record Collection" is "about the internet and frustration with the internet, about how it rules our lives but we don't really understand what it is and how we just click accept". The song is not to be confused with the title track of ''Record Collection'' by Mark Ronson, which was co-written by former Kaiser Chiefs member Nick Hodgson and subsequently covered by the band on triple j's ''Like a Version ''Like a Version'' is a weekly segment on Australian youth radio station Triple J. It involves Australian and international artists playing two songs live in the Triple J studio, one of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay Together (album)
''Stay Together'' is the sixth studio album by Kaiser Chiefs, released on 7 October 2016. The album's name is a reference to the opening track "We Stay Together". The first single from the album, "Parachute", was released on 14 June 2016. The second single, "Hole In My Soul" was released 18 August 2016 and the third and final single, "We Stay Together" was released on 9 December 2016. The album marked a notable shift in the band's sound, incorporating more electronic and synth-pop elements. Recording and style The album features a dance-oriented sound and includes songs that explore a range of topics, including monogamy ("We Stay Together") and sex ("Good Clean Fun"). In contrast to the album's predecessor, '' Education, Education, Education and War'', which was more focused on politics and the perils of war, the Kaiser Chiefs made ''Stay Together'' with a focus on love and relationships. Wilson elaborated further on the stark contrast between the last album and ''Stay Together'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Education, Education, Education & War
''Education, Education, Education & War'' is the fifth studio album by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released on 31 March 2014 through Fiction Records, B-Unique Records, Caroline Records and ATO Records. It was produced by Ben H. Allen III, and is the first Kaiser Chiefs album recorded with new drummer Vijay Mistry. The album's name is partly a reference to a line in a famous 1996 speech by Tony Blair where he emphasised the importance of education, and partly referencing the controversial Iraqi war in which he involved the UK. Production and release ''Education, Education, Education & War'' is the first album featuring the new Kaiser Chiefs drummer, Vijay Mistry, after Nick Hodgson left the group in December 2012. Three songs were co-written with Fraser T Smith (known for his work with Adele and Sam Smith) and the album was produced by Ben H. Allen III (who has previously worked with Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective, and Deerhunter), and recorded at The Maze Studio in Atl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Future Is Medieval
''The Future Is Medieval'' is the fourth studio album released by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs. The album was made available through the band's official website on 3 June 2011, before being released in shops on 27 June. It is the final album to feature original drummer Nick Hodgson before his departure from the band in December 2012. The album was later re-issued in North America, under the new title ''Start the Revolution Without Me''. This version of the album was released on 6 March 2012, and includes the brand new track "On the Run", plus tracks previously only available on the digital version of the album. Around the same time, a special limited edition vinyl box set was released through the band's official website in the United Kingdom, containing the entire twenty-three tracks from the digital deluxe version of the album, spread across four 10" vinyl records. Background Just days before the album was announced, a music video for the track "Little Shocks" was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off With Their Heads (album)
''Off with Their Heads'' is the third studio album by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs, and was released on 20 October 2008 in the UK, and on 25 August 2009 in the United States. The first single from the album was "Never Miss a Beat", released two weeks before the album. The album charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart during the week of 26 October 2008 and at number 16 in the Irish Albums Chart of the week of 24 October. Background The album features guest appearances from several artists, including Lily Allen who provides backing vocals on "Always Happens Like That" and "Never Miss a Beat". She previously covered "Oh My God" on her first mixtape and later with Mark Ronson on his album ''Version''. Three members of the English indie band New Young Pony Club also feature on backing vocals on "Never Miss a Beat", Sway DaSafo raps one verse of "Half the Truth", and James Bond composer David Arnold, who performed with the band at 2007's BBC Electric Proms, also appears on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yours Truly, Angry Mob
''Yours Truly, Angry Mob'' is the second album by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs. It was released on 23 February 2007 in Belgium and the Netherlands, 26 February 2007 in the rest of the world by B-Unique Records and in March in North America by Universal Motown. Produced by Stephen Street, who produced the band's debut album ''Employment'', ''Yours Truly, Angry Mob'' is lyrically darker and more socially aware than its predecessor, with tracks dealing with street crime, violence, fame, and the inaccuracy of tabloid articles. The song "Boxing Champ" features drummer Nick Hodgson on lead vocals. Album information The band revealed to ''NME'' in October 2006 that they had recorded 22 songs and hoped to whittle that number down to 13 or 14 for the final album. Additionally, in July 2006 the band revealed to ''Gigwise'' that they hoped to have the album released by Valentine's Day 2007. The album was preceded by the release of lead single "Ruby" on 19 February. It became the band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Employment (album)
''Employment'' is the debut studio album by English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released in March 2005 on B-Unique Records. ''Employment'' takes its inspirations from the Britpop and new wave movements, 1970s-era punk rock and Beach Boys-esque West Coast music. The album originally charted at number three in the UK Albums Chart on 13 March 2005, but charted at number two almost a year after its release, due to the band's success at the Brit Awards. ''Employment'' went on to become the fourth best-selling album in the United Kingdom that year. Background It was Kaiser Chiefs themselves that chose to work with producer Stephen Street. According to Street he had been introduced to Nick Hodgson after an Ordinary Boys gig in which Kaiser Chiefs were the support act. Hodgson gave Street a demo CD and said that they would love to work with him. The band's new label B-Unique suggested they try a test session with Street. In mid-August 2004 they visited the producer at a basement st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Wave Music
New wave is a loosely defined music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s and the 1980s. It was originally used as a catch-all for the various styles of music that emerged after punk rock, including punk itself. Later, critical consensus favored "new wave" as an umbrella term involving many popular music styles of the era, including power pop, synth-pop, ska revival, and more specific forms of punk rock that were less abrasive. It may also be viewed as a more accessible counterpart of post-punk. Common characteristics of new wave music include a humorous or quirky pop approach, the use of electronic sounds, and a distinctive visual style in music videos and fashion. In the early 1980s, virtually every new pop/rock act – and particularly those that employed synthesizers – were tagged as "new wave". Although new wave shares punk's do-it-yourself philosophy, the artists were more influenced by the styles of the 1950s along with the lighter s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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