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Off With Their Heads (2008)

Kaiser Chiefs
Reviewed by Leah Greenblatt | Oct 30, 2008
Leah Greenblatt
Leah Greenblatt
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: Oct 28, 2008; Lead Performance: Kaiser Chiefs; Genre: Rock

Brit imports as of late seem to come in two varieties: earnest mope (Snow Patrol) or cheeky rock (The Ting-Tings). Kaiser Chiefs, five brash boys from Leeds, are most definitely the latter.

On Off With Their Heads Co-producer Mark Ronson corrals the band's camp-tastic pomp and working-class quirk into three-minute bangers that fly by in a rush of Jam-y guitars, stomping percussion, and pogo-worthy choruses. B+

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Originally posted Oct 29, 2008 Published in issue #1019 Nov 07, 2008 Order article reprints

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