Whoa. I have to say that
I never thought Kings Of Leon would ever amaze me ever again. I
thoroughly enjoyed their first album, Youth & Young Mandhood, but
their sophomore effort, Aha Shake Heartbreak, fell flat for me.
In fact I was so disappointed that I buried the band in the back of my mind
for what would have been forever until I came across a couple of songs from
their upcoming release, Because Of The Times. It's due out on
April 3 via RCA and is really looking like it is going to be one of the
higher quality efforts of 2007. It's crazy how sometimes you will
force forget a band only to have them come back and make you look ridiculous
for doing such a thing. Get ready to enjoy a couple of your new
favorite songs.
:Kings Of Leon - McFearless -
Removed At RCA's Request:
This song is the sole reason that today's post starts out with Whoa.
I absolutely love how the music is just jam-packed with energy and tension;
it really takes Caleb's voice work and easily makes it the most epic thing
that this band has ever done. Who would have thought that the band who
would shoot to the top of my list of "artists to see live" would be the
Kings Of Leon!?
:Kings Of Leon - On Call - Removed At RCA's Request:
I can see why this is the first single off the album. It has a very
slick modern rock vibe going on and it's catchy enough that it holds a
chance of getting lodged in your head. I personally would have chosen
McFearless to be the first single and this as the second, but since
I'm not running the show it's vice versa. Listen up for my favorite
part at the 2:26 mark when a nice little guitar solo slides in out of
nowhere.
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