Official Kings of Leon Thread

WhyGo91
WhyGo91 Posts: 639
edited November 2013 in Other Music
Didn't see one, so I thought I'd make one. (searched for about a good half an hour so don't kill me if there is one somewhere haha)

Anyways, I've just recently started getting into these guys in the past several months once my friend told me they were coming out with a new record. I'm pretty into their older stuff and a few of their newer songs. I just got their new album too and love it!

Anyone else?
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  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    The New album is great. It's like a return to their older material. It's great.
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Their new album was the first I ever heard of them, and I enjoyed it for the most part. I am for sure going to check out their earlier albums.
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  • CTD10
    CTD10 Posts: 351
    loved these guys from day one. and well their new album is amazing.
    ctd
  • DiRtyFranK38
    DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Their new album was the first I ever heard of them, and I enjoyed it for the most part. I am for sure going to check out their earlier albums.

    They are a fantastic band. They have this simplicity in their music and lyrics... but between Caleb's super soulful voice, and the band's uncanny knack for melody and placement of licks/effects. Almost TOTALLY different music, but they have a Beach Boys, Pet Sounds- knack for that shit if you ask me.

    Anyways... check out Because of the Times... shit is unreal. I picture driving through a desert at night or something. Knocked Up.. what a song.

    All their albums are great though. I actually loved Come Around Sundown.
    New album continues to grow on me.
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  • WhyGo91
    WhyGo91 Posts: 639
    DiRtyFranK38 wrote:
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Their new album was the first I ever heard of them, and I enjoyed it for the most part. I am for sure going to check out their earlier albums.

    They are a fantastic band. They have this simplicity in their music and lyrics... but between Caleb's super soulful voice, and the band's uncanny knack for melody and placement of licks/effects. Almost TOTALLY different music, but they have a Beach Boys, Pet Sounds- knack for that shit if you ask me.

    Anyways... check out Because of the Times... shit is unreal. I picture driving through a desert at night or something. Knocked Up.. what a song.

    All their albums are great though. I actually loved Come Around Sundown.
    New album continues to grow on me.

    The intro to Knocked Up gets me everytime haha
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Just heard Because Of The Times and it was frickin awesome.
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    RNDM- 11/27/12

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  • CTD10
    CTD10 Posts: 351
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Just heard Because Of The Times and it was frickin awesome.

    My favorite album by them. From start to finish amazing record.

    To tell ya the truth Mechanical Bull is quickly becoming my second favorite by them.
    ctd
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Picked up MB today. Fantastic record! This is the true KOL - glad they are comfy with themselves again.
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  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Their new album was the first I ever heard of them, and I enjoyed it for the most part. I am for sure going to check out their earlier albums.

    First three albums are fantastic. I can play these three in order all day every day.

    New album is great as well.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    Really liking the new album...
  • WhyGo91
    WhyGo91 Posts: 639
    Does anyone else think that their single from MB, "Wait for Me" is just a phenomenally beautiful song? I'm falling in love with it. I love the really hard KOL songs, but man this song is really something else...
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  • Driftin'Along
    Driftin'Along Posts: 1,403
    Cannot get enough of the first three albums. The next three not as much. Only by the Night had several good songs. Come Around Sundown was highly disappointing with only a couple decent songs. The new album is awful. Am I really the only one that thinks that? There were three or four songs that after the first listen I would never want to listen to again. Nothing was memorable or made me want to listen again. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if I never put it on again. This is not normal for me either. I tend to give albums multiple listens before giving up. Best example is Radiohead. I really tried but just can't do it. Same with Arcade Fire.
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Driftin'Along wrote:
    Cannot get enough of the first three albums. The next three not as much. Only by the Night had several good songs. Come Around Sundown was highly disappointing with only a couple decent songs. The new album is awful. Am I really the only one that thinks that? There were three or four songs that after the first listen I would never want to listen to again. Nothing was memorable or made me want to listen again. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if I never put it on again. This is not normal for me either. I tend to give albums multiple listens before giving up. Best example is Radiohead. I really tried but just can't do it. Same with Arcade Fire.

    I think their first couple are ok, but really think they came into their own with BotT and OBtN. I feel the exact same as you about the last one and this latest one. Just devoid of any musical evolution and full of songs that blend together too much. I'll probably give it more listens but I don't anticipate my stance changing.
  • Driftin'Along
    Driftin'Along Posts: 1,403
    Glad I'm not the only one.
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  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    I'm really liking the new album. After really liking their first three - Youth and Young Manhood is my favorite - the next two didn't do much for me. I had very low expectations for this album, but I like 7 or 8 of the 11 songs on it. After listening the new Pearl Jam album once through, I'd say Mechanical Bull is probably better overall.

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  • locked
    locked Boston Posts: 4,048
    They are amazing live.
    Caleb has an old school bluesman type voice that is just as solid live.
    Having followed this band for some years , I am shocked to announce that yes... The new Cd is the best music the have every produced.
    Tops everything beforehand.
    Insanely additive with not a weak song in the entire tracklist.
    Most of which will be KOL classics for years.
    That good!!!
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  • Driftin'Along
    Driftin'Along Posts: 1,403
    locked wrote:
    They are amazing live.
    Caleb has an old school bluesman type voice that is just as solid live.
    Having followed this band for some years , I am shocked to announce that yes... The new Cd is the best music the have every produced.
    Tops everything beforehand.
    Insanely additive with not a weak song in the entire tracklist.
    Most of which will be KOL classics for years.
    That good!!!

    I've seen them live and do agree about that but as for the new album...did you get an alternate version than the one I heard? I didn't hear one song that would be considered a classic at all. Very little direction as a whole and almost sounded like a parady of themselves, in my opinion.
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Driftin'Along wrote:
    locked wrote:
    They are amazing live.
    Caleb has an old school bluesman type voice that is just as solid live.
    Having followed this band for some years , I am shocked to announce that yes... The new Cd is the best music the have every produced.
    Tops everything beforehand.
    Insanely additive with not a weak song in the entire tracklist.
    Most of which will be KOL classics for years.
    That good!!!

    I've seen them live and do agree about that but as for the new album...did you get an alternate version than the one I heard? I didn't hear one song that would be considered a classic at all. Very little direction as a whole and almost sounded like a parady of themselves, in my opinion.

    I agree with that statement to a degree......but I do like the new album...but I'm not in love with it.
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
  • WhyGo91
    WhyGo91 Posts: 639
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Driftin'Along wrote:
    locked wrote:
    They are amazing live.
    Caleb has an old school bluesman type voice that is just as solid live.
    Having followed this band for some years , I am shocked to announce that yes... The new Cd is the best music the have every produced.
    Tops everything beforehand.
    Insanely additive with not a weak song in the entire tracklist.
    Most of which will be KOL classics for years.
    That good!!!

    I've seen them live and do agree about that but as for the new album...did you get an alternate version than the one I heard? I didn't hear one song that would be considered a classic at all. Very little direction as a whole and almost sounded like a parady of themselves, in my opinion.

    I agree with that statement to a degree......but I do like the new album...but I'm not in love with it.

    While I don't love the album as a whole, there are some pretty awesome songs on it. Temple, Don't Matter, Rock City, Coming Back Again, and oh my god....Wait for Me....is so beautiful....
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    I don't get the love for Wait For Me...it's not bad...just a little boring....

    My favorites are Rock City, Temple, Don't Matter and Comeback Story
    Tres Mts- 3/16/2011
    Eddie Vedder- 7/16/11
    Brad- 4/21/12 (RSD Performance), 4/27/12, 8/10/12
    Flight To Mars- 5/23/12
    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!

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