Kings of Leon

kyleargyle · 09-24-2008, 02:27 PM

New single is alright...I agree about the polished sound, though. Sounds a little too "Matchbox 20ish" for my tastes.

MeltingPot · 09-25-2008, 01:23 PM

I have been a pretty casual fan of these guys since "Youth and Young Manhood" in 2003, always loved their raw energy and bluesy/southern rock jam stlye but F**K man, they are evolving into a KILLER band. Their melodic sense and overall songwriting is becoming stellar. I saw them live in NYC Tues for the new CD kick off and these guys are and insanley good live act as well. Dare I say it:

Kings of Leon are THE BEST American band out right now!!

Check out:

"Fans", "Arizona", "Pistol of Fire", "Red Morning Light", "Four Kicks", "Notion", Manahattan", "Closer", "Ragoo", "The Bucket", "Taper Jean Girl", "Sex on Fire" (latest single), "Cold Desert" and "Molly's Chambers"...among many other awesome tracks.

~~Fyrenza~~ · 09-25-2008, 02:29 PM

sounds like phil collins in manhattan

thanx for the heads-up

MeltingPot · 09-25-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrenza

sounds like phil collins in manhattan

thanx for the heads-up

Definitely a more mello/melodic tune for them but still great...not sure I hear the Phil Collins thing but it's certainly more "pop-ish" than some earlier tunes.

Cheese · 09-26-2008, 02:25 AM

Be a far better sound if they ditched the singer.

Dr_Rez · 09-26-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeltingPot

I have been a pretty casual fan of these guys since "Youth and Young Manhood" in 2003, always loved their raw energy and bluesy/southern rock jam stlye but F**K man, they are evolving into a KILLER band. Their melodic sense and overall songwriting is becoming stellar. I saw them live in NYC Tues for the new CD kick off and these guys are and insanley good live act as well. Dare I say it:

Kings of Leon are THE BEST American band out right now!!

Check out:

"Fans", "Arizona", "Pistol of Fire", "Red Morning Light", "Four Kicks", "Notion", Manahattan", "Closer", "Ragoo", "The Bucket", "Taper Jean Girl", "Sex on Fire" (latest single), "Cold Desert" and "Molly's Chambers"...among many other awesome tracks.

Kings of Leon are AN AVERAGE American band out right now!!

If you think there the best ok, your choice, but i hope you dont think they are the most talented.

MeltingPot · 09-26-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Kings of Leon are AN AVERAGE American band out right now!!

If you think there the best ok, your choice, but i hope you dont think they are the most talented.

The debate of "most talented" could go on and on and on..."Franklin Bridge" from Philly are uber-talented, but are they putting out the best music, I think not.

Kings of Leon just have all the essential elements of a great band:

-Excellent songs/songwriting
-Cool image
-Great live show/sound
-A "buzz" about them
-Talent
-A stable of songs that are all good, but varied in tempo/style

MeltingPot · 09-26-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheese

Be a far better sound if they ditched the singer.

Very curious, as most fans and even casual listeners love Caleb's voice and I think it's a signature of the band, and getting even better with latest releases.

moose0ntheloose · 09-26-2008, 09:33 PM

they wouldn't be the same without his voice but I will say that I'd like them more if he gave the band more of a chance. They are such amazing musicians. After first impressions, everyone seemed to ditch the strokes for the kings as best band. They're good but not the best in my opinion.

Thrice · 09-28-2008, 03:35 AM

I think they have the potential to be a really great band, but they seem lazy. The new single is more the style I like.

09-25-2008, 01:23 PM	#92 (permalink)
MeltingPot Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 25	Kings of Leon!! I have been a pretty casual fan of these guys since "Youth and Young Manhood" in 2003, always loved their raw energy and bluesy/southern rock jam stlye but FK man, they are evolving into a KILLER band. Their melodic sense and overall songwriting is becoming stellar. I saw them live in NYC Tues for the new CD kick off and these guys are and insanley good live act as well. Dare I say it: Kings of Leon are THE BEST American band out right now!!** Check out: "Fans", "Arizona", "Pistol of Fire", "Red Morning Light", "Four Kicks", "Notion", Manahattan", "Closer", "Ragoo", "The Bucket", "Taper Jean Girl", "Sex on Fire" (latest single), "Cold Desert" and "Molly's Chambers"...among many other awesome tracks.

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Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	I think they have the potential to be a really great band, but they seem lazy. The new single is more the style I like. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

09-24-2008, 02:27 PM	#91 (permalink)
kyleargyle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 120	New single is alright...I agree about the polished sound, though. Sounds a little too "Matchbox 20ish" for my tastes.

09-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#93 (permalink)
~~Fyrenza~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: high above the Republic of Texas Posts: 216	sounds like phil collins in manhattan thanx for the heads-up

09-26-2008, 02:25 AM	#95 (permalink)
Cheese Shadow on the wall Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 823	Be a far better sound if they ditched the singer.

09-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#99 (permalink)
moose0ntheloose Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20	they wouldn't be the same without his voice but I will say that I'd like them more if he gave the band more of a chance. They are such amazing musicians. After first impressions, everyone seemed to ditch the strokes for the kings as best band. They're good but not the best in my opinion.