I've never been a fan, but their new stuff is just pwning me. On Call is one beautiful, beautiful song. And the half of the new album I've heard is badass. Anyone listened?
what are they like ?
Their not really my cup of tea, they released one song a year or so ago that I thought was ok but the lead singers hair scares me. I did see a new video on MTV of theirs and I thought it was quite good so I guess I might be persuaded.
saw em a few years ago, meh
aha shake heartbreak is good
Quote from: stu on Mar 23, 2007, 10:03 PM
aha shake heartbreak is good
I agree, I got the album when it came out in ... 05 I believe. I really enjoyed it, some good light rock. Gonna check out teir new album tomorrow.
Quote from: theis on Mar 23, 2007, 05:46 PM
what are they like ?
I'd say somewhere along the lines of Raw Power era Stooges, mixed with a little Stones and filtered through the Mississipi. That's what they're old stuff sounds like. The new album is different though, much more melodic singing and variety in the song styles. The second song has an awesome riff.
the new album is off the hook - can't stop listening to it!
finally someone posts about a band i like... :-*
i just heard this guys...a week ago.
i´m on the because of the times...and what a brilliant record.
the new album, leaked today. ohh great!
what I've heard is pretty good.
bible music yay
theyre awesome i love the vocals.
Quote from: wither-I on Sep 07, 2008, 03:34 AM
theyre awesome i love the vocals.
word.
closer, crawl, and sex on fire...are great songs for a great intro on the new album.
the rest of it...it´s light, smooth. very melodic.
i am still on because of the times, maybe that´s why the new album is not growing on me
i kinda dont like the voice of their vocalist
i heard sex on fire today. i've never heard a song from these guys before.
i'm really intriguied by the leadsinger's voice.
i will definitely check this band out further.
checking out the new album right now. it's amazing. I can't believe I've put off listening to this band for so long. a lot of my friends like them and I've heard stuff before, just never got off my ass and looked them up.
fuck me, I'm glad I finally did.
yeah the new album is solid.
yes it is. but because of the times is a lot better
I like them alot.
Didn't like them at all, to be honest. A producer who visited my university highlñy recommended them, but I still don't see where the attraction is coming. Just my perception about it.
liam said they sold out
saw them at bourneouth internal centre last sunday, i have to say i remember watrching them 3 years ago and spending 3 quid to get in, touts were asking for 150 per ticket. M83 were quite a good support actually, the drummer had some abe stylings which was cool. I think Kings are defo a good band, i thought they were a bit one dimensional back in the day, but going back through the discog i gotta say they have defintiely made a mark, the lyrics are great and have not been compromised despite the commercial success of the band.
set list:
M83
Graveyard Girl
We Own The Sky
Kim & Jessie
Teen Angst
Skin Of The Night
Up!
Kings Of Leon
Closer
Crawl
My Party
Razz
Molly
King Of The Rodeo
Joe's Head
Fans
Revelry
Milk
Four Kicks
Pistol Of Fire
Wasted
Sex On Fire
The Bucket
Notion
Use Somebody
On Call
Cold Desert
Trani
Knocked Up
Charmer
Slow Night, So Long
Black Thumbnail
the new album is a huge step up for this guys, you can totally see the evolving, they found their sound.
I'm really into the latest album. Great with the lights out or on a night time drive or some shit.
: D awesome that this thread is here..
I listened to them so much last year and got sick of them enough to stop..but read this thread and now m back at it : )
I didn't like their video at all though..it didnt suit the image of them i had in my head.
*sigh* preconvieved notions..
my favourite songs from because of the times are on call, true love way, runner, ragoo and arizona.
love watching them play trani on the older youtube vids the bassists scream on the outro is awesome. king of the rodeo is always cool too
i dunno, i sometimes like Kings of leon, then sometimes ill hear a song and not like it without realising it KOL...so i dunno if im a fan yet. i need to get their albums then i can properly judge
I checked out some of their older stuff and I'm kinda disappointed. the latest album definitely seems like their best.
Quote from: aenemic on Dec 28, 2008, 01:43 PM
I checked out some of their older stuff and I'm kinda disappointed. the latest album definitely seems like their best.
i think it´s because of the times.
Use Somebody >>> SEX on fire
use somebody - love this song
Quote from: TheWatcher on Dec 28, 2008, 04:53 PM
Use Somebody >>> SEX on fire
best song on the album, easily.
Quote from: aenemic on Dec 28, 2008, 01:43 PM
I checked out some of their older stuff and I'm kinda disappointed. the latest album definitely seems like their best.
a huge step up like i said, love those songs too
Quote from: funk_brother on Dec 28, 2008, 05:16 PM
use somebody - love this song
i love 'Be Somebody' more...i consumated my new relationship to that song..actually to the whole album...but that was the one song that sealed it..it just works..it gets your heart beat going and you can HEAR the passion intensifying.
BUT 'Use Somebody' is definatley a catchy, emotional number..very good song.
I also agree that their newest album, has definatly brought them to find their own sound..the previous albums they are still searching for that definitive element of their songwriting..it can only get better from here i think
be somebody is a really good song. i don't like the chorus to much. its like they didn't know what to do so they went back to soft poppy sound. but i love the drums on the verses.
Quote from: devlin on Jan 13, 2009, 12:35 PM
be somebody is a really good song. i don't like the chorus to much. its like they didn't know what to do so they went back to soft poppy sound. but i love the drums on the verses.
that's pretty much exaclty how I feel about that song too. love the verses, don't like the chorus too much...
I hope this album isn't a one-time thing. with the success they're having I doubt it, but you never know...