Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon are one of those bands that grasp your attention, it may be their distinct sound or their genes of good looks. They have a way of oozing their sense of style into their music, creating some amazing country and blues influenced rock. April 2 they'll be releasing their much anticipated third album titled "Because of the Times", which comes from the saying that if an album does well it's "Because of the Times" or if it bombs, it's "Because of the Times." They've extended their roots and have gone for a bigger sound as Caleb screams in the second track "Charmer", yet they still maintain their smooth bass lines and rhythmic guitars. This album is another Kings Of Leon classic, a reminder of why they're a great band with that touch of appeal. As drummer Nathan explains "I don't care what you write, just make sure you make us sound sexy". Here's some new stuff below including the latest single "On Call".

Kings Of Leon On Call
Kings Of Leon Charmer
Kings Of Leon My Party

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| 7:25 pm | 7 Comments |

7 Comments:

  • i can't believe how awful this album is. Maybe you have to listen a few times, but i was shocked at the lack of memorable tunes on first listen. Their last album was amazing in a different way to the first, but i really doubt this album will be half as popular.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:08 pm, February 28, 2007  

  • I've listened to it numerous of times for the past week and a half; I quite like it.

    I'm a big fan of their previous two albums and sure their sound has changed in each. With some albums you just have to let it grow on you. The new one was one of those types.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:53 pm, February 28, 2007  

  • I disagree...I've listened to the album countless times now, and I've loved every song from the first time through. I agree that the band is trying something a little different, but it's my opinion that it worked quite well for them. This is definitely one of my favorite albums of the new year.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:13 am, March 01, 2007  

  • you 3 really cover every aspects of the opinion spectrum so ill ruin the balance... sorry

    i subscribe to the sandra kind of thinking. I didn't go head over heels for the album on the first listen but it didnt take much more than that to grow on me.

    the best analogy i have for a band like KOL is when they make that decision to try and soar high above the clouds... to not so much reach for the heavens, but while ur in heaven get ur name on the guestlist for next time.

    this album got them on my guestlist (im not saying im god... well on that comment it seems as if i am) oww well, i love it, u posted some fine tracks!

    By Blogger Pix, at 3:25 pm, March 01, 2007  

  • Wow, bit different than my reaction. I thought that Heartbreak took a couple spins before it grabbed you, while Times grabbed me right away with the first song, and I've been playing the whole album constantly since.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:28 pm, March 01, 2007  

  • i just think they're not afraid to weird people out anymore.

    -danny

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:11 pm, March 01, 2007  

  • I heard them on the TV the other day, and was blown away, then i realised it was KOL - which made perfect sense.. They are mindblowing and have got such much talent.. thanks guys you really now how to rock n' roll..... never disapointed... addicated already... amazing sounds with beats that make you want to go wild and fill you with energy...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 1:58 am, April 01, 2007  

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