Kings Of Leon is Overrated

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  • Paint Ed Big 10
    Paint Ed Big 10 Posts: 198
    The Severed Hand wrote:
    I know I'm going out on a limb here with all of the KOL love in The Pit lately but I keep listening to "Because of the Times" hoping it will catch on and it never has. They were pretty good at Lolla and I'm wondering, does anyone else thinks they are overrated?

    I love KOL and don't think they're overrated at all. They're the only current band that I absolutely love. They are so talented it's crazy. I saw them live twice and the shows were amazing. I haven't been so moved by current music in a long time. Because Of The Times is a wonderful album for such a young band. I agree with Dharma69 that they keep growing as artists. I think they're geniuses and make amazing music. The growth from album to album is what's most important. That's a sign of a good band--they keep growing and trying new things. Also, I'm a fan of them, so I'm really biased. It also helps that every band member is really hot--especially Caleb ;)
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  • i like matt.c
    i like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    I like them. I think that they are all really talented. Jarred is an awesome bassist.
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    brain of c wrote:
    you can't ruin fortunate son. it's a shitty song. i was pissed they played it in buffalo '03. they could have played one of their own songs i didn't get to hear.

    i was at that show too... sick show. and fortunate son was a bit weak that night, but the next night it kicked ass. and it's a kick ass song. i don't know what you're smokin, cos the dude digs his creedence!
  • Paint Ed Big 10
    Paint Ed Big 10 Posts: 198
    i like matt.c wrote:
    I like them. I think that they are all really talented. Jarred is an awesome bassist.
    yes he really is. And Matthew is an awesome lead guitarist.
    "Music could provide the light you cannot resist" -R.E.M., "I'm Gonna DJ"

    "My relationship with the band began as a love affair on the phone with Jeff." -Eddie Vedder, Rolling Stone, 10/28/93
  • Redmosquito26000
    Redmosquito26000 Posts: 91
    I too cannot stand the voice of the lead singer for KOL...as I also cannot stand the voice of Sleater Kinney...I gave her a chance...but its like nails on a chalkboard.
    "No need to be void,...or save up on life...You got to spend it all....."
  • Paint Ed Big 10
    Paint Ed Big 10 Posts: 198
    Redmosquito26000 wrote:
    I too cannot stand the voice of the lead singer for KOL...as I also cannot stand the voice of Sleater Kinney...I gave her a chance...but its like nails on a chalkboard.
    so are you comparing Caleb of KOL to Sleater-Kinney, or were you just freely associating the two?
    "Music could provide the light you cannot resist" -R.E.M., "I'm Gonna DJ"

    "My relationship with the band began as a love affair on the phone with Jeff." -Eddie Vedder, Rolling Stone, 10/28/93
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    The vocals really kill this band for me, dont see what all the fuss is about. I even love just about every band that is considered a similar artist to them. They should have been the ones opening for BRMC.
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  • LukinFan
    LukinFan Florida Posts: 29,128
    The Severed Hand wrote:
    I know I'm going out on a limb here with all of the KOL love in The Pit lately but I keep listening to "Because of the Times" hoping it will catch on and it never has. They were pretty good at Lolla and I'm wondering, does anyone else thinks they are overrated?
    No- I love them! This is my fav album by them.
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  • nuzpaper
    nuzpaper Posts: 211
    first time i saw or heard them was at lolla and I thought they were good
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  • Enume Cell
    Enume Cell Posts: 16
    Great band. Very suprised by the development on the last album. Some bands would take 10 years to write an album like that.
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  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    i enjoyed the Holy Roller Novicane EP and Youth and Young Manhood but the second album i could just not get into.

    i love the second Sparta album, Pocelain.

    i've only seen PJ twice.. Camden night 1 2000-Sonic Youth opened. ruled
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  • Igottago
    Igottago Posts: 483
    I like them but agree they are overrated. Their first album is awesome because its got great energy and its all about drinking and having sex. Their next 2 records didn't do much for me, there are some good tracks here and there but nothing outstanding. They are trying too hard to re-invent themselves and grow but they are not the type of band that can do it that well.
  • pirljamgirl
    pirljamgirl Posts: 259
    i like one of their songs...
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  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I must say I really don't like them at all.
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  • alpitt
    alpitt Posts: 91
    I saw them at Lollapalooza after only having heard them a few times (and not really liking them), and they still didn't do much for me. I find them kind of unexceptional. I just don't get it I guess.
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  • vital5
    vital5 Posts: 5,486
    I rate them highly :) awesome sounds :).. also reminds me of Pearl Jam 2006 tour in Australia so much when i listen....
  • Redmosquito26000
    Redmosquito26000 Posts: 91
    Paint Ed Big 10 wrote:
    so are you comparing Caleb of KOL to Sleater-Kinney, or were you just freely associating the two?

    I was just throwing it out there...it was a poorly written post...i feel shame
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    I personally like KoL by they are overrated IMO
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • urbanhippie
    urbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I personally like KoL by they are overrated IMO
    :eek:

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  • Strangest Tribe
    Strangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    The Severed Hand wrote:
    I know I'm going out on a limb here with all of the KOL love in The Pit lately but I keep listening to "Because of the Times" hoping it will catch on and it never has. They were pretty good at Lolla and I'm wondering, does anyone else thinks they are overrated?

    Who cares? They are what they are. They're not boastfull or brash like Jet. I've seen them live 3 times and must say they are very good live.

    Maybe when they get a little more popular they will add to their live shows some character... but they're still very young guys.

    I think they are very talented lyrically and musically.

    I can relate to what you are saying because I haven't seen Arcade Fire yet and I feel they are some overrated...but probably because I haven't seen them. I kinda like some of their songs.
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