Nighttime Missives with Kings of Leon
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.
Buy Only by the Night: Amazon
Links: Official Site | on Last.fm | on MySpace
2 Comments
Pete
Me like.
Kings of Leon is one of those bands on my “I Should be listening To” List.
Cam
Their upcoming Toronto show – in November – was sold out in August. I know as I was one of the lazy ones who didn’t get around to looking until the 26th (Aug).
Moral: don’t wait to get tickets for these guys.