Unique sound? Check. Intriguing backstory? Check. Struggle to match up to their previous success? You betcha. Kings of Leon are a unique band to do a deep dive on, because it’s really like there are 2 different KOLs. The pre and post Only By Night. Personally, I was a fan of the pre-Kings sound. They had a bit of a different vibe and sound to them, and were solid live. And then Only By Night and those 2 massive singles (Sex on Fire & Use Somebody) happened, and since, they really haven’t been the same band. The question is why? Robb & I try and get to that answer in an EXTENDED Bonus Content. Bonus Content starts at 9:15 with a mashup of KOL with QOTSA & GnR, followed by the influence of ‘Molly’s Chambers’ at 11:08, then discussion on Caleb’s voice at 11:57 and at 12:30 finish with a lengthy chat about bands that change their sound to fit more into pop music and sell more records.
Our Roots Song of the Day:
This song is a perfect blend of the the old KOL sound and that U2-esque sound they landed in. Because of the Times has some great songs on it.
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Our Roots song of the Day:
Bonus Content:
Live show of their Reading 2007 set highlighting some of the best songs from their first 3 albums.
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