About this album
Where they were
By the time 'The Future Is Medieval' was released in 2011, Kaiser Chiefs were navigating a transitional phase following their commercially successful debut album 'Employment' (2005) and its follow-up 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' (2007). This album marked their fourth studio release and showcased a shift towards a more experimental sound as they sought to redefine their identity in the post-Britpop landscape.
Why it matters
This album gained attention for its innovative marketing strategy, allowing fans to create their own tracklist from multiple songs. Although it did not achieve the same commercial success as earlier works, it still charted within the top ten in the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's enduring appeal in a changing music scene.
Essential tracks
- "Little Shocks" — The opening track introduces a punchy energy with catchy hooks, setting the tone for the album's exploration of disillusionment.
- "Man on Mars" — Blending introspective lyrics with a driving rhythm, this track encapsulates the band's search for meaning amid chaos.
- "Coming Up for Air" — This reflective piece highlights the album's emotional depth, showcasing vulnerability through its lyrical narrative and melodic lines.
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
- 1 Little Shocks 3:43
- 2 Things Change 3:46
- 3 Long Way From Celebrating 3:04
- 4 Starts With Nothing 5:33
- 5 Out of Focus 4:09
- 6 Dead or in Serious Trouble 2:38
- 7 When All Is Quiet 3:28
- 8 Man on Mars 4:11
- 9 Child of the Jago 4:42
- 10 Heard It Break 3:09
- 11 Coming Up for Air 5:35
- 12 If You Will Have Me 3:25
- 13 Kinda Girl You Are 2:38
- 14 Howlaround 3:53
