WilcoIsLove Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 any fans here? an advance of their new album leaked, only by the night. its pretty good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 So far I like what they have done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I have enjoyed their previous albums, especially Aha Shake Heartbreak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoIsLove Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 ive had their albums for a while now but never really listened. recently ive listened to their last 3 albums and i have become a fan. my favorite album from them currently is Because of the times. its good soulful rockin stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I absolutely love Youth and Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. Because of the Times was a big letdown for me...I'm hoping the new one is a return to form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 ive had their albums for a while now but never really listened. recently ive listened to their last 3 albums and i have become a fan. my favorite album from them currently is Because of the times. its good soulful rockin stuff. Each album has a distinctive flavor to it, yet has a sense of commonality with the others. For me right now I listen to Because... the most becuse is just resonates with me more than the others. They all have a "smokey flavor" to them for lack of a better term, that I like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bourbonbreath Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Really like KOL... all three cds still rotate regularly on my ipod and are great tracks to run to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bourbonbreath Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Slow NightTaper Jean GirlThe BucketRed Morning LightGeniusFans (might be my fav)Black ThumbnailArizonaOn CallJoes Head Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fineartoflife Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I need to get me some Kings of Leon, as they have been mentioned many a times to me, always positive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 FYI: Kings of Leon will appear on SNL this Saturday, September 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I absolutely love Youth and Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. Because of the Times was a big letdown for me...I'm hoping the new one is a return to form. hate to say it, but the new one is more like the last than those first two it's mellower on the whole though than the last i thought the last one had some killer songs, but the sound and overall tone of the record was kinda butt/glam-rock-ish. my favorite thing is still the Holy Roller Novocaine EP. i like this band a decent bit, but the critics/fans claiming they're the best US rock band around need their head examined Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I absolutely love Youth and Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak. Because of the Times was a big letdown for me.Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 hate to say it, but the new one is more like the last than those first two it's mellower on the whole though than the lastSigh. (Edit: Hook a sister up?) Still, there were some decent songs on Because of the Times, so maybe the new one won't be all bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I don't have any of their albums but I enjoyed them immensely when they opened for Pearl Jam this past summer. Good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Does this really merit its own thread when there's another KOL thread that's fairly recent? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TemplePilot Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Does this really merit its own thread when there's another KOL thread that's fairly recent? Teacher! Teacher! You forgot to give us homework! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Bob Lefsetz Kings Of Leon #1! The most fascinating story of today is in the "New York Times". Wherein professors are revolting against the high prices of textbooks. And releasing their own works online, for free! In one case forgoing a $100,000 advance. The silver lining? Greater distribution. A wider spread of the information. As Jackson Browne would say, they Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That was a good read A-Man! I feel the songs like Molly's Chambers, Four Kicks, Taper-Jean Girl and Soft might never return. I really like On Call, but noticed the change in their approach after the last album. I have it, but never play it. So far, their myspace page is playing what seems to be a continuation of this approach by the band and so I'm not as excited. Without hesitation, I would see them live, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tellya Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Now listening to the new album for the first time. Love Because of the Tmes...Knocked Up and My Party are songs that make me sing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I just got done listening to the new album for the first time. It's not bad, but it does seem a little safe to me. What I've always liked about KOL is their willingness to take some risks and change their style from album to album. I wasn't as big a fan of Because of the Times as I was of their first two albums, both of which I loved, but it still had a lot of songs on it I really liked, and a nice variety of songs. This album is three rockers followed by a bunch of mid-tempo songs, which got a little boring. As much as I love U2, I think KOL's stint opening for them may have been a bad thing--this album has that same overpolished sound I've disliked on the last few U2 albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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