Kings of Leon 2007 album 'Because of the Times' was one of my favourite releases last year. It was one of those albums that although every song might not have been a classic there were enough massive songs that made it an album that everyone I knew had it in their collections. Its definitely tough to follow up an album that is so widely received and almost impossible to not only improve but in my opinion to blow that past effort out of the water !!
On hearing the first single 'Sex on Fire' I was totally absorbed, whereas 'On Call' was haunting and atmospheric with a classic chorus that in-beds in your brain, the new single sounded like a totally different beast. The whole song oozes sex appeal, the guitars sound seductively dirty, Caleb's voice cracks and soars perfectly. It sounds like the way you would feel after drinking bourbon in a dark dingy bar for hours with your mates, when a gorgeous girl walks in looks you in the eye and everyone there knows she is yours for the taking.
The whole album has the classic King of Leon southern rock sound, just this time there is something more assured more arrogant and more intoxicating about it.
Opening tack 'Closer' eases you in but 2nd track 'Crawl' sucks you deep into this dingy world.
And its a world you will be happy to stay in.
Best Songs: 'Crawl', 'Sex on Fire', 'Be Somebody'
Favourite Song: 'I Want You'
Album Rating: 5/5
Where to Listen: When at poker table, In your car, When drinking, In the Bedroom !
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