Conversation so far:
What was Kasabian doing in 2008?
work on their third album in late 2007 with producer Dan the Automator.
On 5 March 2009, it was revealed that the album title.
What are some of the songs on the album?
The song "Vlad the Impaler" was released as a free download for a period of 4 days, as a preview for the album.
Did they find success in that?
promo video for "Vlad the Impaler" stars Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh.
Fielding is a fan of Kasabian, and appeared in an NME cover with the band.
Did they go on tour?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum reached No.
1 in the UK Albums Chart, spending two weeks there.
Did they preform anywhere?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: Did they have any media attention?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Kasabian have any media attention?