West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

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West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is the third studio album by English alternative rock band Kasabian, to be released on 7th June 2009.

"Vlad The Impaler" was made available as a free download from the official website from 31st March to 3rd April 2009. The first proper, physical release from the album will be "Fire", released on 1st June.

Sergio Pizzorno has likened the 52 minute long album to that of “the soundtrack to an imaginary movie.”" Opening with the track "Underdog", the album includes a duet, on the track West Ryder/Silver Bullet, with the actress Rosario Dawson .

Album Title

West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum was a mental institution built in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England in the 1800's. Its name was then later changed to Stanley Royd Hospital/ Psychiatric Hospital, it was closed down in 2003. Contrary to belief it is not the same hospital referred to in the Kaiser Chiefs song High Royds which was a mental institution near Leeds.

Additional information

"Underdog" has been used by Sony in a commercial for their Bravia Televisions. The advert also features A.C. Milan and Brazilian football player Kaká.

Track listing

1. "Underdog" - 4:37
2. "Where Did All The Love Go?" - 4:17
3. "Swarfiga" - 2:18
4. "Fast Fuse" - 4:09
5. "Take Aim" - 5:23
6. "Thick As Thieves" - 3:06
7. "West Ryder/Silver Bullet" (feat. Rosario Dawson) - 5:15
8. "Vlad The Impaler" - 4:44
9. "Ladies & Gentlemen (Roll The Dice)" - 3:33
10. "Secret Alphabets" - 5:07
11. "Fire" - 4:12
12. "Happiness" - 5:16
13. "Cunny Grope Lane" (iTunes Pre-Order & Japan Bonus Track) - 3:12
14. "Road Kill Café" (Japan Only Bonus Track) - 2:39