Kasabian have released their latest track ‘Coming Back To Me Good’, marking another sneak peak from their upcoming album Happenings, due July 5th 2024. With a musical portfolio of eclectic tracks nuanced with escapism and culture-defining compositions, the Leicester-bred band have carved their own history in captivating global audiences through music.
With multiple monumental anthems under their belt, such as ‘Club Foot’, ‘You’re In Love With a Psycho’ and ‘Fire’, their new track disappointingly falls flat on the spectrum of rock mastery. Although an upbeat tapestry of flare and joy, ‘Coming Back To Me Good’ fails to elicit their distinctive punchy vocals and emotive energy that secured their fame in the early 2000s rock scene.
Despite this deviation from their original style, the track is still a playful, disco-esque tune worthy of a space in your summer 2024 playlist. It joins ‘Call’ and ‘Algorithms’ from their forthcoming album, and whilst ‘Call’ is punctuated with rebellion and distinctive riffs, ‘Algorithms’ emulates ‘Coming Back To Me Good’ as another softened refinement of Kasabian’s once defiant anthemic persona.
This shift in style follows the departure of frontman Tom Meighan back in 2020. With Sergio Pizzorno now fronting the band, the transition into sophisticated pop could be a long-overdue rebranding following the tumultuous events surrounding Meighan’s exit. Perhaps considered a turning point; a vibrant refresh of their once angst-filled music, now replaced with an energetic debut of fun discography.
The lyrics “and love it came on strong / oh, it’s coming back to me” spin a tale of carefree romance with Pizzorno stating “it’s got that disco drive, but there’s also a moment of togetherness.” It definitely resonates with summer scenes of camaraderie and playfulness, the lyrics “your life goes on / your life goes on” elucidating that life shouldn’t be taken so seriously.
Certainly joyful, Kasabian have ventured into their pop era in time for their headline performance at Latitude Festival 2024. While the new track is catchy and soulful, it’s hard to shake the nostalgic grip on older albums that still resonate with so many. Arguably not a contender for the next cultural staple within music, the inoffensive ethos of ‘Coming Back To Me Good’ allows for an easy listen and bop of the head—just don’t expect much more.
Words By Anna Farrer
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