This piece originally appeared on Ragnarock.net.

Bringing a month of citywide celebration to its peak, Kasabian played two shows at The King Power Stadium over the bank holiday weekend. The Leicester City football ground was rammed full of fans and flags bearing the blue and white colours of the premier league topping team. The scene was set for Kasabian’s brand of bombastic stadium rock when they walked onstage to the sound of Nessum Dorma, before launching into the only appropriate opener: Underdog.

It’s easy to forget just how many great songs Kasabian have released across their five album discography. Every time the opening riff of yet another belter rang out across the pitch, the crowd collectively cheered with recognition and hits like Club Foot and the live favourite Praise You / L.S.F mash-up, had the whole stadium jumping. Newer songs like Eez-Eh and Treat were just as popular as the classics, with the crowd singing along in a collective Leicester accent. There was also room for slower ballads such as the underrated ‘Doberman’ and the crowd were treated to the first outing of a new song. Entitled ‘Put Your Life On It’, the acoustic sound, gospel choir backing, and triumphant chorus, was reminiscent of ‘Happiness’ and proved that Kasabian are still at the top of their league.

Although the concert rode on the wave of disbelief / ecstasy that has been flooding the city since the big win, the gig wasn’t too football focused. Rather than a parade of players, the crowd were treated to an appearance from Vlad the Impaler himself: Noel Fielding. The surrealist comedian, who has also collaborated with Serge on the soundtrack for TV show Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, ran onstage wearing an ancient LCFC kit, and capered about like a moustachioed undead hype-man.

Being in a crowd of thousands, in a stadium, all supporting the same band, is enough to make even the most disinterested reviewer wonder if he’s been missing out on football. Kasabian’s broad appeal, killer riffs, and swaggering showmanship surely make them 2016’s answer to Oasis.