Kings of Leon

Thrice · 09-09-2009, 04:55 PM

Going to see em tonight. I didnt know they made it to the radio, pretty sweet, explains the ridiculous ticket price...that I didnt pay.

FETCHER. · 09-09-2009, 04:56 PM

you jammy get

. im jelous.

scottsy · 09-09-2009, 10:18 PM

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the KOL live experience... Hope it was a great show... be sure to post a review, even if it's only brief...

FETCHER. · 09-10-2009, 08:49 AM

they were at titp. my friends sayed they were really good live.

im extremely jelous of everyone who goes & see's them

BawmKackio · 09-10-2009, 09:12 AM

What's up kids, this is my first post, fig'd I'd start off with small times cuz I'm drowning in this place haha

anyway Kings Of Leon need to be thankful they dropped into a niche "void" that was open when the mainstream finally started taking notice of em. Musically they're moderate at best, they don't carry a signature sound aside from their singer's voice.

On the otherhand they have some catchy tunes, but I feel like unless they continue to push themselves to create better MUSIC, (not including vocals) and then write lyrics around the music instead of the other way around, that they won't be around for too much longer.

Hopefully their next album comes out with more bang.

Thursday Next · 09-10-2009, 02:26 PM

I'll be honest, I avoided KOL for ages because I didn't like their beards. And I thought they were some kind of country/rock. Which they really aren't. Started to like them (late to the party, I know) with Fans and On Call. Some people seem to hate it but I absolutely love the song Use Somebody. It gives me shivers.

Zer0 · 09-10-2009, 02:42 PM

I've only started listening to them lately as well. Although they grabbed my attention when they released their first single Red Morning Light back in 2003, i've never felt the urge to go out and buy any of their albums. Lately i started listening to Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because Of The Times and i must say they're a bit hit or miss for me. They do have some really great songs, Knocked Up in particular which i must say is fantastic and On Call always sounds great, but they have a lot of average filler tracks that just do nothing.

And Use Somebody is a terrible song btw.

FETCHER. · 09-10-2009, 02:47 PM

thing i like most is the lead singers voice, he sounds.. perfect

scottsy · 09-10-2009, 09:07 PM

I actually quite like his raspy tone myself... and the fact that he isn't always pitch perfect doesn't bother me one bit... in fact I very much prefer it that way... and you can hear genuine passion in his vocals which is always a big plus for my ears...

FETCHER. · 09-11-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

I actually quite like his raspy tone myself... and the fact that he isn't always pitch perfect doesn't bother me one bit... in fact I very much prefer it that way... and you can hear genuine passion in his vocals which is always a big plus for my ears...

i have to agree, i like the fact when one of his songs come on. you know instantly when the vocals start, its the kings of leon, whereas on the radio say snow patrol or something come on, it can be difficult to tell whos who.

09-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#201 (permalink)
Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	Going to see em tonight. I didnt know they made it to the radio, pretty sweet, explains the ridiculous ticket price...that I didnt pay. __________________ 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."

09-09-2009, 10:18 PM	#203 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the KOL live experience... Hope it was a great show... be sure to post a review, even if it's only brief... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-10-2009, 02:42 PM	#207 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I've only started listening to them lately as well. Although they grabbed my attention when they released their first single Red Morning Light back in 2003, i've never felt the urge to go out and buy any of their albums. Lately i started listening to Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because Of The Times and i must say they're a bit hit or miss for me. They do have some really great songs, Knocked Up in particular which i must say is fantastic and On Call always sounds great, but they have a lot of average filler tracks that just do nothing. And Use Somebody is a terrible song btw. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

09-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#209 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I actually quite like his raspy tone myself... and the fact that he isn't always pitch perfect doesn't bother me one bit... in fact I very much prefer it that way... and you can hear genuine passion in his vocals which is always a big plus for my ears... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-10-2009, 09:12 AM	#205 (permalink)
BawmKackio Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 6	What's up kids, this is my first post, fig'd I'd start off with small times cuz I'm drowning in this place haha anyway Kings Of Leon need to be thankful they dropped into a niche "void" that was open when the mainstream finally started taking notice of em. Musically they're moderate at best, they don't carry a signature sound aside from their singer's voice. On the otherhand they have some catchy tunes, but I feel like unless they continue to push themselves to create better MUSIC, (not including vocals) and then write lyrics around the music instead of the other way around, that they won't be around for too much longer. Hopefully their next album comes out with more bang.

09-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#206 (permalink)
Thursday Next Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 39	I'll be honest, I avoided KOL for ages because I didn't like their beards. And I thought they were some kind of country/rock. Which they really aren't. Started to like them (late to the party, I know) with Fans and On Call. Some people seem to hate it but I absolutely love the song Use Somebody. It gives me shivers.