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  • RansomPTD
    RansomPTD Posts: 301
    dwjmu84 said:
    It’s a sleeper. Really disappointed outside of a couple tracks. I do like split screen though. 

    I did come around to when you see yourself somewhat, but it has little staying power. Walls was enjoyable and really dug a good handful of those tracks.

    CAS was the last really great record. Man that run from BOTT through CAS was just epic. 

    PJ’s had one forgettable record in my opinion (LB). It just makes you really appreciate what they’ve done and now Dark Matter just oozing quality …man we are lucky. 

    Please, do not whither as it appears KOL is doing. Just call it a day if they ever make music this boring and forgettable. 


    Agree with this take. After hearing Mustang and NothingTo Do I was excited that they were playing fast again. Something you could tap your feet to. After listening to the whole album it’s just so-so. 
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,200
    Two misleading singles and a misleading album title had people’s expectations way off imo. This is kings of Leon. It’s nothing revolutionary but it’s a solid entry. Way better than WYSY. There’s at least 4-5 songs that are better than anything on WYSY and 2 that are better than anything since CAS. The production is garbage. Not sure why everything needs a wall of sound, multiple synths and terrible effect on Caleb’s vocals. Judging from that barn livestream, the dude can still sing incredibly. No need for these awful effects. 6/10 
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    Cool album! I recently put their collective works into one playlist and hit shuffle. This one fits right in. 
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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    After a few extra listens it is starting to grow on me. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,200
    BrainofBGA said:
    After a few extra listens it is starting to grow on me. 
    Absolutely. It’s way better than the last one. On par with WALLS. 
  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,540
    Still digesting this one, but it has inspired me to revisit some old albums and I can’t get enough of Mechanical Bull right now….
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,200
    elvistheking44 said:
    Still digesting this one, but it has inspired me to revisit some old albums and I can’t get enough of Mechanical Bull right now….
    Man that’s interesting. For me it’s one of my least favorites. Has some killer songs but also the most skips for me personally. I do LOVE the B side Work on Me. 
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    I really love the record before too, which sounds pretty unpopular with this group? 
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  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,540
    Come around sundown is still the best. It’s one of my favorite pieces of vinyl, the artwork fits the album perfectly. Radioactive may be one of the best songs in the catalog.
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    elvistheking44 said:
    Come around sundown is still the best. It’s one of my favorite pieces of vinyl, the artwork fits the album perfectly. Radioactive may be one of the best songs in the catalog.
    I completely missed that record and only just really listened to it in the last year. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,200
    elvistheking44 said:
    Come around sundown is still the best. It’s one of my favorite pieces of vinyl, the artwork fits the album perfectly. Radioactive may be one of the best songs in the catalog.
    Agreed! I can’t believe it was originally panned. It’s their best. 
  • Attaway77
    Attaway77 Posts: 3,693
    Finally gave it a few plays... I don't mind it, it's what KOL is today, chill and cool. MB, CAS. BOTT, 3 phenomenal albums. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,200
    Attaway77 said:
    Finally gave it a few plays... I don't mind it, it's what KOL is today, chill and cool. MB, CAS. BOTT, 3 phenomenal albums. 
    I guess I’m in the minority with MB. I think it’s bottom 3. What am I missing??
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,444
    edited May 2024
    It’s more of the same from CAS in a good way. Great songs with a quality vibe... or maybe not. Haven't listened to it in a while
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