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i dont think this thread has been cre8d b4. n e ways, i got heard Kings of Leon album Aha shake heartbreak (sumthing like that) and i think its absolutely fantastic compared to a lot of the music scene. there are some tracks that r a bit weak like the bucket but songs like King of the rodeo and Four kicks r sum of the coolest songs i've eva hurd. theyr very different compared 2 wot i've hurd. has n e 1 else hurd them?

Yep, they're my joined favourite new band out at the moment, (with The Strokes). Aha Shake Heartbreak is a great album, but personally, I prefer the first album (Youth and Young Manhood) it has a more raw sound than Aha Shake Heartbreak, and the songs are more, for lack of a better word heavy than Aha Shake Heartbreak. I'll be seein them in August with The Pixies, but I'm just goin for the Kings!

KOL deffintely rock.  Both albums are great.  I have read that they are great live.

Ive heard one album, cant remember which one, but it was fantastic...unique laid back style they have and they rock...so would you recommend going to see them live?

Haven't actually seen them live yet, but I've heard pretty good things. I'll post up what I think in here when I see 'em in August.

i've listened to a few of there albums a good ten or fifteen times and i don't get it whatsoever. if i want to hear someone mumble incomprehensible lyrics i'll listen to fifty cent. not that i'd listen to him.

They only have two albums

a couple then.

I didn't like them at first either but then one day, it hit me and I got it.  It's nice southern fried rock.

the best thing about them is the unique sound they hav. the lead singa has an extremely unique voice and the funny thing i've no idea wot theyr saying 1/2 the time. o well, it sounds gr8. theyr also unlike other typical rock bands.

Didn't mean to sound like a smart arse or anythin, I just figured if it was a few, you might of confused them for someone else.

i didnt take it as a smart arsed comment. don't sweat it man. there's not really much confusing the kings of leon with anyone else tho.

proves their unique sound da abiov statement duz

Well, finally seen Kings live. It was a hell of a show, I was right up the top and had a pretty good view of the stage. They played almost all their songs, and certainly all my favourites. The sounded all most exactly the same as they do on record, anyone considering seeing them should definitely go.

Has anyone else noticed that the Kings of Leon drummer bears a strong resemblance to the Finkster. See the clip for "I'll be there". Same glasses!

Been listening to the album Because of the Times past few weeks, first time I have EVER heard anything by this band and I LOVE it.  I can just drift off and get lost in this album, really is amazing stuff and I will definately be delving into their back catalogue, tracks like Knocked Up, On Call and McFearless are classic tunes, definately in my Top 10 albums of the past 5 years.

They are opening for Pearl Jam down here on June 11th, so I'll get to check them out than.

I'm surprised this thread doesn't get more activity, this band really are fantastic.

Watched the Glastonbury performance on tv last night, great stuff, reinforced my love for this band, really want to see 'em live now.

Because of the Times is still one of my fave albums of the moment, I have a tendancy to overkill albums like, well I have a short attention span with them maybe, or play them too much but with albums I really like I can play them to the point of burnout (Yes, Appetite for Destruction I mean you) but this album is showing no signs of that.  I only started listenings to their previous album for the first time yesterday, great stuff! And a new album is due in a few months I do believe, and to think they are meant to be more loved here in England than in their homeland of the USA, what's wrong with you guys! :P

Get your finger out and track down the new album, Only By The Night. You can stream it for free on Last.fm, so no excuse.

i really hate these guys since they got a number 1 hit for cutting there hair off n dressing like indie fags.

I can never understand why people bring up a thread that hasn't been posted in for a month just to say "I really hate these guys, bah rah indie dressing fags"  ::), on the subject of this band, superb act!  Really good new album, dips a bit in the middle, but worth grabbing for the first 4 tracks alone.

well actually i was looking for a thread quite a few pages back n came across this on the way and felt the need to vent.

the new album is amazing, go buy it

Agreed, the first four tracks are brilliant, then as you say it dips in the middle but the last couple of tracks are excellent as well.

Me, I don't think it can compare to "Because of the Times."  As you say, the first 4 tracks all stand out, but after that, too much mid-tempo blandness.  Just my opinion, of course.

I've only heard Sex On Fire but that song sounds REALLY dated.

thinking about checking them out, latest record is the way to go or what?

I think the newest record is definitely one of the best albums of 2008, absolutely fantastic.

I just got this on iTunes - outstanding record.  A little 90s U2 sounding, but still very, very good. 

Listen to 2007's "Because of the Times" first because "Only by the Night" is sort of a continuation of the style. The first two albums are slightly more lo-fi sounding but still worth checking out.

Dont do it. They are one of the blandest bands i have ever made the choice of giving a listen.

That new album so positively received by critics bored me shitless. Nothing interesting going on with the instruments. Other than the two singles, the songs are not memorable. Infact alot of it is quite slow and depressing.
Bloody boring.

Plus the fact they cut their hair short is just lame.

Why do you insist on trolling this thread?

I'd definately say Because of the Times is the way to go, track for track greatness, whereas for me the latest effort is very good, but as previously mentioned suffers from a dodgy middle.

Well, i know jon. Hes not a randomer. He mentioned about checking them out. i gave my advice and opinion

Come off it. Your frankly useless posts about KoL are pretty well documented, and the fact you criticize them for their appearance when you are an avid hair metal follower makes your opinion null and void.

I respect certain bands images. I dont respect bands like Tigertailz or Poisons images. Who wants to watch bands that have guys in that look like they have come out of university. I aint paying to see people i see daily. I want entertainment thanks, not shoegazing crap. Kings Of Leon should of stuck to the image they had in the on call video. That was cool.

Id put any glam band up against Kings of Leon.  Kings of Leon are bland, boring and able to make a person go to sleep. They are as much as a rock band now as the Jonas Brothers are.

KOL in their early days, while i didnt like it, were much more a rock band then the indie drivel they are now.

Ive listened to their material, so i have a right to give my opinion on this shit and over-rated band.

I've always thought that a band's strength comes from their songs, and not relying on gimmicks to draw fans. Kings of Leon are essentially a band who get on stage and play, nothing else. I think you are confusing their image with the quality of their music. I don't see anything particularly "indie fag" about the way they dress.

If anything they have moved to even more of a arena rock band sound, from their lo-fi garage rock days. Giving them the indie tag is very lazy.

And yes, you are entitled to your opinion, no matter how poorly put across it is  ;)

you defended their image, and then made a remark saying my opinions were invalid due to my liking of a movement with specific image characteristics. That is why i chose to press on that area more.

I have spoke of their music. Like i said, it is bland. I cant remember any of the songs off that album other than the singles. Its very laidback, with nothing interesting going on. 

Take a listen to...hmm. Lets say U2 Achtung Baby, thats laid back. But its kept interesting and has memorable chorus;s.

Kings of Leon are laid back with no substance.  I respect bands that are able to go onstage n play, but only ones that do it good. Like Airbourne. They go onstage n their performance is amazing. With kings of leon its a bunch of tired lookin guys mopin around for 2 hours.

You mention Airbourne and substance in the same paragraph? Good grief.

The thing is, you not liking their music is obviously not a problem. It's the fact you repeatedly post your dislike in this thread at the expense of the discussion. Cheapjon asked for a good starting point. Let him listen and decide if he likes them.

A Whole album of no bullshit rock n roll with alot of energy.

Something i find lacks with all these indie band.  They are toned down. Tame. Thats why its "indie rock" , not related to the rock n roll genre. But, as youve twisted the words. I was speaking about performance there. My musical analysis was in the part talking about U2's album which you chose to miss clearly because its correct.  ;D ;)

I respect the 90s bands, Oasis, The Verve. Guys with talent and good songs. (especially in the case of Oasis). At least they had some kick in their music, and you can remember at LEAST one chorus.

I missed that out because I love that album!

Well you've mentioned On Call by name, so I guess that's one chorus you remember  ;)

That would be, because its the only song ive ever actually liked by them. I was hoping they would have stuff of the same quality when i checked into them.

Some people are tools.

Actually KOL are on RCA Records which last time I checked wasn't an indie label.

And the new album is absolutely awesome. I've been listening to "Cold Desert" on repeat.

yeah, cold desert was a song i didn't listen that much to when i first heard the record, but now i really like it!

indie rock is a genre of music.

I know what you're saying I just think the definition of indie music has gotten rather broad. 15 years ago it actually meant bands on an independent label. If Kings is "indie" music then what isn't cause I think it sounds fairly mainstream (at least this latest album).

Exactly, your point saying it sounds mainstream is why im fed up with indie bands.

Because there are like 1000 copy cat bands out there in the charts.

Bands trying to emulate KOL, or Razorlight, or the Kooks. And im just sick and tired of the whole scene here in England. Its been aroudn a few years now, its become so stagnant and boring. I was never a fan of KOL but before they at least had there own thing going on. The newer stuff sounds like alot of other bands, aswell as there image they took on with teh short hair and cardigans bullshit.

Yeah, I see what you're saying. But Razorlight and the Kooks aren't even on the radar in the States so KOL sounds somewhat original to these kids. Personally I just like the songs. Actually anything that isn't rap or R&B is a welcome change on the charts. England seems to have a better taste for rock n' roll than we do.

just cause indie rock is more popular here than the states.

Doesnt mean england is open armed to rock n roll XD. Its quite bad here as of late, alot of manufactured pop artists as per usual in the charts, n the usual whorish pop singer featuring some random rapper with a crazy name.

I believe on popular song recently had a guy called "tynchy strider" in it. lmao

You are aware that the pop charts have always been dominated by pop artists?

The charts that say who is popular, are dominated by the popular artists...  :o

So, I saw Aha Shake Heartbreak at Best Buy for $8, so I decided to check it out. Man was I disappointed. I've heard so much praise for this band, and by the end I was left wondering why. The singer's voice is absolutely ridiculous; I honestly can't place that accent anywhere on the map. The songs were bland and uninspired. What the hell am I missing?

*applause*

ive been saying that since day 1.

They're ok. Sounds like a good bar band.