oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
Because Of The Times is a brilliant album, can't beat songs like Knocked Up, Black Thumbnail, Ragoo, Fans and especially Arizona - that song is a stone cold classic.
I saw them in late 2008 in Bournemouth and they totally blew me away - they were fantastic. Their sound was incredible. Incidentally a few weeks before I saw Oasis at the same venue and they sucked big time, they couldn't be arsed (apart from Liam). I was a MASSIVE Oasis fan - again a huge band with a following built on the foundation of brilliant live shows - but I guess it had just become routine for them.
I never understood the appeal of this band. Am I the only one who thinks the singer sounds phony? Their music sounds overly calculated and false. I like my rock and roll to be raw and real, not some prettied-up bullshit.
And then there is the song Arizona, I mentioned it before, but it bears repeating, this song is a stone cold classic. Hang up your preconceived notions for a few minutes and give it a listen:
And then there is the song Arizona, I mentioned it before, but it bears repeating, this song is a stone cold classic. Hang up your preconceived notions for a few minutes and give it a listen:
Okay, I'll admit I'm not that familiar with the older Kings of Leon. I did know Bucket and Molly's Chambers and a few others I can't name off hand, and some of them are kinda cool, but the dude's voice has never been compelling to me. Yeah, the sound was more raw back then, but it's not something I haven't heard from a thousand other bands. Sorry. I gave both tracks and a few more all an honest listen, and they weren't as bad back then, but I'm not convinced. I understand a little better why so many people like them... they have a good sense of melody, the rhythm section is pretty damn good, and they know how to capture the right mood, but I personally can't find the point to their music.
They've copied the sound of a lot of good bands, and they've done it very well, but listening to KOL makes me want to listen to their influences, not them. Sure, Pearl Jam has copied a lot of bands too, but they are their own thing. If that makes sense. I barely care if it does.
Personally I like their music. But I'd never call it love. For me they are nothing but a decent band that got big somehow although their albums don't sound poppy at all. ... but I always thought they were a bit overrated. Until their Nijmegen show in 2007 (supporting PJ) because there they were UTTER SHITE, the only forgettable performance of the night! Their songs sounded very alike and sorry but they were boring, predictable in spite of the fact that even Eddie came out and was singing with them :x
I was really disappointed.
I am with The Hives and The Strokes instead!
Budapest.Budapest.Arnhem.Antwerpen.Vienna.Madrid.Katowice.Nova_rock.Nijmegen.Rotterdam.Berlin.Dublin.Belfast.London.Venice.Prague.Stockholm.Copenhagen.Vienna.Leeds.Milton_keynes.Padova.Prague.Seattle1.Seattle2.Chicago1.Budapest.Cracow.Vienna..>>>LONDON.BERLIN1.BERLIN2 Eddie: Dublin & London
I saw them in late 2008 in Bournemouth and they totally blew me away - they were fantastic. Their sound was incredible. Incidentally a few weeks before I saw Oasis at the same venue and they sucked big time, they couldn't be arsed (apart from Liam). I was a MASSIVE Oasis fan - again a huge band with a following built on the foundation of brilliant live shows - but I guess it had just become routine for them.
KOL rock!
Really? I thought they were fucking horrible live at ACL, absolutely horribe. Not other way to explain it. Had liked them until I saw them live.
I saw them in late 2008 in Bournemouth and they totally blew me away - they were fantastic. Their sound was incredible. Incidentally a few weeks before I saw Oasis at the same venue and they sucked big time, they couldn't be arsed (apart from Liam). I was a MASSIVE Oasis fan - again a huge band with a following built on the foundation of brilliant live shows - but I guess it had just become routine for them.
For all those who think they suck, play 'Black Thumbnail' from the album 'Because of These Times'. Play it loud. Then get back to me.
:thumbup: fav song by them
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Either they sold out or they started writing better songs...
Ya... the answer is the 2nd one.
I bought Only By The Night the day it came out and though it was brilliant, especially "Use Somebody", "Crawl", "Sex on Fire", "Crawl", and "Cold Desert". Funny. Two of those blew up.
Now lots of people hate them because they are popular. "Alive" was popular. "Even Flow" was popular. They are still great fucking songs, by a great fucking band.
All the rusted signs, we ignore throughout our lives, choosing the shiny ones instead...
And he who forgets, will be destined to remember...
They cop a lot of flak from some of their early fans for their change of style, but I happen to love all their albums. Got into Aha when it was released, then got Youth pretty much straight away and loved that as well. couldn't wait for BOTT and it was brilliant- My fave album of theirs. Liked the new one, and happened to love Sex on fire. I think it is a great album, but it is their first with a song I can't stand - 17. also skip Use somebody now, but that's only because of overkill. Think that Closer, Crawl and Cold desert are 3 of their best songs from any album. Have seen them 3 times live in Oz and they were great, the only downfall of the latest tour was the crowd, but that's what happens when you have hit singles
That's pretty much word for word what I would've have said.
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I saw them in late 2008 in Bournemouth and they totally blew me away - they were fantastic. Their sound was incredible. Incidentally a few weeks before I saw Oasis at the same venue and they sucked big time, they couldn't be arsed (apart from Liam). I was a MASSIVE Oasis fan - again a huge band with a following built on the foundation of brilliant live shows - but I guess it had just become routine for them.
KOL rock!
The answer is simple:
"Use Somebody"
Los Angeles 10.7.2009
I never understood the appeal of this band. Am I the only one who thinks the singer sounds phony? Their music sounds overly calculated and false. I like my rock and roll to be raw and real, not some prettied-up bullshit.
Have you even heard their early stuff?! Pretty much the epitome of 'raw and real'.
Case in point:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8xP4BFvA8I
And then there is the song Arizona, I mentioned it before, but it bears repeating, this song is a stone cold classic. Hang up your preconceived notions for a few minutes and give it a listen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PzRpe36Qls
globally it took 3 words for them to get HUGE
SEX ON FIRE
Ah Ha Shake Heartbreak is still there best album imo
I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
Okay, I'll admit I'm not that familiar with the older Kings of Leon. I did know Bucket and Molly's Chambers and a few others I can't name off hand, and some of them are kinda cool, but the dude's voice has never been compelling to me. Yeah, the sound was more raw back then, but it's not something I haven't heard from a thousand other bands. Sorry. I gave both tracks and a few more all an honest listen, and they weren't as bad back then, but I'm not convinced. I understand a little better why so many people like them... they have a good sense of melody, the rhythm section is pretty damn good, and they know how to capture the right mood, but I personally can't find the point to their music.
They've copied the sound of a lot of good bands, and they've done it very well, but listening to KOL makes me want to listen to their influences, not them. Sure, Pearl Jam has copied a lot of bands too, but they are their own thing. If that makes sense. I barely care if it does.
I was really disappointed.
I am with The Hives and The Strokes instead!
Eddie: Dublin & London
Really? I thought they were fucking horrible live at ACL, absolutely horribe. Not other way to explain it. Had liked them until I saw them live.
Their last album had some good material. "Closer," "Crawl," "Sex on Fire," "Manhattan," and "Cold Desert" are all strong songs.
it didn't work for Chris Cornell???
:roll:
explain?
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
finally a sane comment!
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
:thumbup: fav song by them
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
amazing song. that whole album is insane.
2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
2011: Ed Solo Hartford
2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
Yep, my favourite for sure. I love how varied it is, yet it all fits together so well.
Cold Desert is an amazing song
I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
Ya... the answer is the 2nd one.
I bought Only By The Night the day it came out and though it was brilliant, especially "Use Somebody", "Crawl", "Sex on Fire", "Crawl", and "Cold Desert". Funny. Two of those blew up.
Now lots of people hate them because they are popular. "Alive" was popular. "Even Flow" was popular. They are still great fucking songs, by a great fucking band.
And he who forgets, will be destined to remember...
imagine that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ZG4_fO ... re=related
:shock:
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Thank you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxuvZRQy ... re=related
8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
how many energy drinks did Ed have before that????!
:shock:
His tamborines were DE - stroyed!
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
That's pretty much word for word what I would've have said.
Also they're live show in uninspiring IMO.