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8.0
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The Independent
Serge Pizzorno brings both a warmer energy and proud ownership of his own material that has put fresh (rechargeable) batteries in Kasabian’s mood
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NME
There’s a vibrant emotional clarity to Kasabian’s strongest album in some years
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8.0
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DIY
Rarely predictable, and full of genuinely interesting choices
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7.0
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PopMatters
Conceived in a spirit of celebration, Kasabian’s eighth LP is a concise, stadium-friendly set of danceable, infectiousness pop-rock for life’s brighter moments
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7.0
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God Is In The TV
For a band often labelled lad rock in the past, Serge Pizzorno brings vulnerability and voices of concern into the lyrics
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7.0
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Clash
It feels as though you’re caught in a snow-globe, being shaken up and down, from side to side – watching the pieces fall is a thrilling experience
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6.0
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The Observer
Minus disgraced former frontman Tom Meighan the band are tighter, but their realignment feels like a work in progress
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6.0
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Mojo
Short it may be, but Happenings is full of ideas. Print edition only
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The Guardian
The lad-favourites shift into neon hues on their second Serge Pizzorno-led album, as knockout choruses face off against some disappointing filler
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4.0
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Far Out
Overall, Happenings is a messy attempt at making a cohesive album. It sounds like the first draft of a band caught in the midst of an argument will go down as one of Kasabian’s worst outings so far
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4.0
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musicOMH
The Leicester band’s eighth opus, now with Serge Pizzorno taking on lead vocals, dispenses with grand ideas and prog rock pretensions
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4.0
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The Arts Desk
Short and snappy, it's 11 songs in under half an hour
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