Kasabian @ Webster Hall: Stuntmen!

It's been a little over a year since Kasabian's last visit to New York. They were in town for the poorly-attended Across The Narrows festival in Staten Island. The set that day (I think they played at 3 in the afternoon) was flawless and really wowed the crowd, who pretty much was just there to see Jet and hear 'Wonderwall' (Oasis closed the show that evening).

Within that time, the band has released their critically maligned follow up to the self-titled debut, Empire. Last night they showcased 8 tracks from the second release and 5 from the first.

In spite of all the negative buzz around Kasabian (you guys really hate it), I honestly enjoy it immensely. 'Stuntman' and 'Shoot The Runner' have the same swagger as 'Reason Is Treason' and 'LSF', in my book. There are many tracks on Empire that can easily become as anthemic as Kasabian's finest tunes.


Webster Hall's floor was literally shaking when the band busted out 'Empire'. By the time they got to 'Club Foot' there was a massive pit (yes, a mosh pit... how 1994!) that had formed with drunken Brits flailing their arms, screaming along to the 'ahh-ahh-ahh' chorus.


Kasabian closed the show with a tip-top rendition of 'LSF' which the asshole guy next to me had been begging for all night at the top of his lungs.


Apparently, not everybody shares my sentiments on the show. Oh well. What were your thoughts on the show?

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