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Get ready for a dose of indie nostalgia, Kaiser Chiefs have announced a 20th anniversary edition of their iconic debut album Employment, marking two decades since the record first took the UK music scene by storm.
Originally released in March 2005, Employment was the breakthrough that catapulted the Leeds-based band into the limelight, featuring anthemic hits like "I Predict a Riot," "Everyday I Love You Less and Less," and "Oh My God." The album went on to sell over two million copies and earned the group three BRIT Awards, becoming a defining soundtrack of mid-2000s British rock.
To celebrate the milestone, the band is reissuing the album with exclusive bonus content, including rare demos, live recordings, B-sides, and unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions. Fans can expect a deeper dive into the creative process behind one of the most beloved British albums of the 21st century.
The 20th anniversary edition of Employment will be available in multiple formats, including limited edition vinyl, CD, and digital deluxe versions. A special collector’s box set will also be released, featuring original artwork, liner notes from the band, and never-before-seen photos from their early touring days.
Speaking about the re-release, frontman Ricky Wilson said: “We never imagined this album would still mean so much to people 20 years later. It captured a moment in time for us, and, it seems, for a lot of others too. This edition is a thank you to all the fans who’ve stuck with us since the beginning.”
To coincide with the anniversary, Kaiser Chiefs are also teasing special live performances, including a potential Employment-era setlist tour that would see the band play the album in full at select UK venues.
Fans and music critics alike have welcomed the news, with many hailing Employment as a modern classic that helped usher in a new wave of British guitar bands in the mid-2000s, alongside acts like Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, and Bloc Party.
The 20th anniversary edition of Employment is set for release later this year, with pre-orders opening soon. Whether you’re reliving your indie youth or discovering it for the first time, this reissue promises to be a riot, predictably.
