Kings of Leon...are they really that good?

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  • bigeye21
    bigeye21 Posts: 981
    I'd definitely give them a listen. I'd start with Aha Shake Heartbreak and/or Because of the Times -- those are my two favorites. The other albums are good as well, but these two just really stand out for me. Also if given the chance to see them live, I'd go. They deliver the goods.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    soulsinging wrote:
    thunderDAN wrote:
    the first couple albums were awesome, but the last one sucks

    FYI to the OP: this is what you say if you want to appear cool. This way you can acknowledge their goodness while still maintaining your "I'm too indie and unique to like anything remotely poppy or mainstream" edge.

    Thanks but I don't try to maintain any sort of 'edge'.
    I find your comment quite offensive, you don't know me.
    I mean what I say and I say what I mean, no bullshit, nothing fake from me.
    I just don't like what is out there at the moment and tread carefully when looking at contemporary bands.
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  • ZosoCat
    ZosoCat Posts: 176
    People have to remember that if I or anyone has an issue with KOL circa 2008/2009 it's nothing personal just an opinion. People can and do listen to what they like. I agree with the above poster also tread carefully when it comes to contemporary music.

    People had issues with KOL when I was a big fan that was ok I dealt with it... Just that now more people know them and I think some of the older fans have an issue with their new poppy sound.
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    soulsinging wrote:
    thunderDAN wrote:
    the first couple albums were awesome, but the last one sucks

    FYI to the OP: this is what you say if you want to appear cool. This way you can acknowledge their goodness while still maintaining your "I'm too indie and unique to like anything remotely poppy or mainstream" edge.

    Thanks but I don't try to maintain any sort of 'edge'.
    I find your comment quite offensive, you don't know me.
    I mean what I say and I say what I mean, no bullshit, nothing fake from me.
    I just don't like what is out there at the moment and tread carefully when looking at contemporary bands.

    No offense intended to you, I wasn't saying you were like that. I was mocking the people around here that are like that, and there are many.
  • InMyTree4
    InMyTree4 Posts: 1,239
    i thought they were GREAT when i saw them at lollapalooza
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  • SOLAT319
    SOLAT319 Posts: 4,609
    soulsinging wrote:

    No offense intended to you, I wasn't saying you were like that. I was mocking the people around here that are like that, and there are many.
    Yeah, on the contrary, I think soulsinging was trying to help you in a joking way. What he says is very true around here especially when it comes to Riot Act.
    I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...

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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    soulsinging wrote:

    No offense intended to you, I wasn't saying you were like that. I was mocking the people around here that are like that, and there are many.

    Cool, it's all good dude. ;)
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  • CantKeepmedown
    CantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,119
    I love Youth and Young Manhood. It's an absolute shame that it doesn't get more play in their live sets. All you get, for sure, is Molly's Chambers. I know they started playing Trani a bit more towards the end of this last US tour. The same with California Waiting and Wasted Time. I wished they played Red Morning Light, Joes' Head, Happy Alone too.

    As you can tell, my only beef with KoL is their setlists. They tend to keep it the same every night. I know, we've been spoiled by PJ, and I need to remeber that this is the norm for most bands. They have such a good catalog of music.

    I have 4th row tix for their show in Boston on 4/18. I hope their set is different from when I saw them in November. Regardless, I'll still have a great time. They put on a great live show.

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