Kaiser Chiefs discography
Kaiser Chiefs discographyKaiser Chiefs performing at the Festival Beauregard in 2012.
Studio albums 8 EPs 1 Singles 33 Video albums 2 Music videos 26 Other appearances 2
The discography of Kaiser Chiefs , a British indie rock band, consists of eight studio albums , one extended play , thirty-three singles , and one video album. Kaiser Chiefs were formed in 1997 in Leeds , England by classmates Nick Hodgson (drums ), Nick Baines (keyboards ) and Simon Rix (bass ).[ 1] The trio were later joined by Andrew White (guitar ) and Ricky Wilson (vocals ).
The group's debut album Employment was released in March 2005. Influenced by the new wave and punk rock of the late 1970s,[ 2] the record enjoyed success in the United Kingdom with sales of over 2 million.[ 3] The album reached number three on the UK Albums Chart in 2005, then it reclimbed the charts a year later to reach number two and certified five times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[ 4] [ 5] It produced four singles, and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 2005[ 6] and nominated for "Best British Album" at the 2006 BRIT Awards .[ 7] Also in 2005, the band released Enjoyment , a video album composed of music videos , live performances and interviews.
The band's second album, Yours Truly, Angry Mob , was released in February 2007. It reached number one and was certified platinum in the UK,[ 4] [ 8] and peaked at number forty-five in the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States . Yours Truly, Angry Mob produced four singles, two of which reached the top twenty on the UK Singles Chart .[ 4] In April 2008, the album's lead single , "Ruby ", was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for "Most Performed Title of 2007โ2008".[ 9] Kaiser Chiefs released their third album, Off with Their Heads , in October 2008. It reached number two in the UK,[ 4] and produced two singles. In 2014, Kaiser Chiefs released their 4th album, Education, Education, Education & War . On 31 March 2014, it reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, marking their first number 1 since Yours Truly, Angry Mob .
Albums
Studio albums
US-only albums
Compilation albums
Extended plays
Singles
Other charting songs
Video albums
Music videos
Year
Title
Director(s)
2004
"Oh My God" (Version 1)
Charlie Paul[ 53]
"I Predict a Riot" (Version 1)
2005
"Oh My God" (Version 2)
"Everyday I Love You Less and Less"
Tim Pope [ 54]
"I Predict a Riot" (Version 2)
StyleWar[ 55]
"Modern Way"
Scott Lyon and Ricky Wilson [ 56]
2007
"Ruby"
StyleWar[ 57] [ 58]
"Everything Is Average Nowadays"
"The Angry Mob"
W.I.Z. [ 59]
"Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)"
Jim Canty[ 60]
2008
"Never Miss a Beat"
Goodtimes[ 61]
"Good Days Bad Days"
Alex Courtes [ 62]
2009
"You Want History"
Tim Blackwell[ 63]
2011
"Little Shocks"
Jamie Roberts[ 64]
"Man on Mars"
Sara Dunlop
"Kinda Girl You Are"
Dan Sully
2012
"On the Run"
"Listen to Your Head"
Mattias Erik Johansson[ 65]
2014
"Coming Home"
James Slater[ 66] [ 67] [ 68]
"Meanwhile Up in Heaven"
"My Life"
2015
"Falling Awake"
Danny North[ 69]
2016
"Parachute"
Ed Sayers[ 70] [ 71]
"Hole in My Soul"
2019
"Record Collection"
"People Know How to Love One Another"
Rob Flowers[ 72]
B-sides
Other appearances
These songs have not appeared on a studio album released by Kaiser Chiefs.
Notes
^ Education, Education, Education & War did not enter the US Billboard 200, but peaked at number 161 on the US Current Album Sales Chart.[ 31]
^ "Oh My God" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 21 on the Flemish Back Catalogue Singles chart.[ 39]
^ "I Predict a Riot" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 17 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Everyday I Love You Less and Less" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 19 on the Flemish Back Catalogue Singles chart.[ 40]
^ "You Can Have It All" was released as collector's edition 7-inch single[ 41]
^ "Everything Is Average Nowadays" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 17 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)" was released as collector's edition 7-inch single[ 41]
^ "Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 10 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)" did not enter the Netherlands Singles Chart but peaked on the Dutch Tipparade Chart at number 11.[ 43]
^ "Good Days Bad Days" did not enter the Australian Singles Chart but peaked at number 20 on the ARIA Hitseekers Chart.[ 44]
^ "Good Days Bad Days" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 21 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Little Shocks" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 13 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Man on Mars" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 46 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Coming Home" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 10 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Ruffians on Parade" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 17 on the Ultratip chart.[ 11]
^ "Parachute" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 95 on the UK Singles Sales Chart .[ 45]
^ "Parachute" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop Top 50, but charted as an extra tip on the Ultratop Bubbling Under chart.[ 11]
^ "Hole in My Soul" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 97 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.[ 46]
^ "Record Collection" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop Top 50, but charted as an extra tip on the Ultratop Bubbling Under chart.[ 11]
^ "How 2 Dance" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100 but peaked on the Netherlands' Airplay Chart at number 25.[ 49]
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