Rarely, if ever, does Saturday Night Live inform my music choices but this weeks episode did manage to serve as a reminder that a.) Kings of Leon just released a new record that I hadn’t picked up yet and b.) Kings of Leon kick about a metric ton of ass. Their latest release, Only by the Night, finds the band trying on arena size anthems and singer Caleb Followill finding his voice. The slow burn of opening track “Closer” sets the tone for the majority of record. The lead off single “Sex on Fire” brings the rock in the most grandiose way and is sure to have the crowds singing along.  “Use Somebody” is nothing short of brilliant.  While it has only been spinning on my iTunes for less than 24 hours, I’m calling this a contender for my record of the year.

You can listen to the entire record for free at Last.fm [here]

Kings of Leon – Use Somebody (Live on Later… with Jools Holland) (Video)

Buy Only by the Night: Amazon

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