I Predict A Riot (3:52)
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“I Predict a Riot” is a song by Kaiser Chiefs, appearing on their debut album Employment. It was originally released as their second single on 1 November 2004, and was the band’s first release on the B-Unique label. It entered at #22 on the UK singles chart, a move which started the band’s rise to popularity. It was soon re-released on 22 August 2005 as a double A-side with new song, “Sink that Ship”. This time, it peaked at #9 in the charts.
Portraying a rowdy night out in their native Leeds with members from the former band Blackwire, “I Predict a Riot” is possibly the group’s best-known song, as well as being their signature hit. It is one of the three tracks the band played when they opened Live 8 in Philadelphia, alongside “Everyday I Love You Less and Less” and “Oh My God”. The song makes a reference to John Smeaton (“an old Leodiensian”), an architect, born in Austhorpe, Leeds after whom the school house of Ricky Wilson was named, as well as the East Leeds school; John Smeaton Community High School. Both “I Predict a Riot” and “Sink that Ship” were featured on the soundtrack to the video game Gran Turismo 4. “I Predict a Riot” appeared in Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock as downloadable content alongside present from the start, “Ruby”. It has also been confirmed for released for Rock Band. “Take My Temperature”, a B-side on the initial release, is a live favourite, notably at earlier gigs. Also, the guitar riff after “who doesn’t want to be out there” is overdubbed with Hammond organ, played by Peanut.
Portraying a rowdy night out in their native Leeds with members from the former band Blackwire, “I Predict a Riot” is possibly the group’s best-known song, as well as being their signature hit. It is one of the three tracks the band played when they opened Live 8 in Philadelphia, alongside “Everyday I Love You Less and Less” and “Oh My God”. The song makes a reference to John Smeaton (“an old Leodiensian”), an architect, born in Austhorpe, Leeds after whom the school house of Ricky Wilson was named, as well as the East Leeds school; John Smeaton Community High School. Both “I Predict a Riot” and “Sink that Ship” were featured on the soundtrack to the video game Gran Turismo 4. “I Predict a Riot” appeared in Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock as downloadable content alongside present from the start, “Ruby”. It has also been confirmed for released for Rock Band. “Take My Temperature”, a B-side on the initial release, is a live favourite, notably at earlier gigs. Also, the guitar riff after “who doesn’t want to be out there” is overdubbed with Hammond organ, played by Peanut.
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brujapurpura wrote:
que elegantes!!!!
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KrazyJake wrote:
wow u people are crazy lol the concert i was at these guys got booed right off the stage hahahahahahahah
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MsFranx66 wrote:
One of their best tracks.
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aboutLau wrote:
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Bcthegift wrote:
is this a cover of some thing?
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ulifigueroa wrote:
Damn good song
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Olivia-hh wrote:
I predict a riot!
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Josy_brightside wrote:
I love sooo much Kaiser Chiefs!!!!
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rock2dream wrote:
These guys are the SHIT live. I have never been so worn out by dancing and jumping at a concert!!
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funkydory89 wrote:
I love the "girls-chip fat-frozen" - part!
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noahanton wrote:
Son Dema Buenos, Kiero Conocerlos
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samsdarling wrote:
love it
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Chanlue wrote:
我很喜欢！So Rock！I like it,perfect！
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ConnieWang wrote:
give me power, its a good morning to listen it.
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bananablue wrote:
The song is okay, but his voice is kind of annoying.
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wolfgangchinner wrote:
Its true !!! i got into a fight outside my local kebab shop for calling this geezers bird a fat biffer,,,bloody kicked off did'nt it !!
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LLCOOLJ1234 wrote:
so awsome i love it
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CountessLucy wrote:
i predict a great day listening to this song. :))
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