Kasabian [Bonus Tracks]

It was only a matter of time before England's late-1980s/early-'90s club-crazy Manchester scene inspired a band like Kasabian. Big beats, prominent synths, and thumping basslines make the 2005 debut by this Leicester outfit a direct conduit to the days of the Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and the Charlatans U.K.
This outfit, named for a Charles Manson victim, vividly recalls a time when pumping out rock & roll that was suitable for the dance floor wasn't an anomaly. There are plenty of moments that conjure this vibe on the band's self-titled debut, ranging from the ethereal-yet-energetic "L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)" to the acoustic-guitar-driven, groove-laden "Processed Beats," which sounds like a lost Charlatans outtake. Dance-rock Anglophiles will also adore "Cutt Off," a trippy tune that mixes in mentions of the solar system and LSD with subtle flute and vibraphone lines.