1. Knocked Up 2. Charmer 3. On Call 4. McFearless 5. Black Thumbnail 6. My Party 7. True Love Way 8. Ragoo 9. Fans 10. The Runner 11. Trunk 12. Camaro 13. Arizona

Aha Shake Heartbreak may have blown open the doors of fame for Kings of Leon, but their third full-length album (named for a United Pentecostal Church ministers conference) could well usher the Nashville foursome directly to rock and roll s zenith. There s hardly a change in plans for the three Followill brothers and their cousin, and that means producer Ethan Johns, a smorgasbord of musical influences, and a cacophonous ensemble of guitar, bass, and drums. A trio of relentless rockers--My Party, Camaro, and the sarcastic Charmer--are sure to pacify those familiar with the Kings blueprint, yet there is ripening in the band s approach heard, in several of the record s 13 songs. Reverb guitar and vocals and a woo woo chorus add a sinister aspect to Trunk, and Knocked Up features a laissez-faire Caleb Followill crooning She don t care what her mama said/She s gonna have my baby. The seven-minute revelation of fatherhood that opens the album leads into the U2-influenced McFearless, a reg...

#4.5 STARS: Great Rootsy Rockn Roll (2007-05-20) Tapping into the roots of rock, blues, folk and country the Kings of Leon still evolve their own style into something unique, vital, and modern. . . Reminds me of the mixed influences of such bands as Los Lobos, yet as with LL, blended seamlessly. . . Excellent songwriting, muscianship, and vocals don t hurt either!!!Cheers from South Detroit.

#Kings indeed (2007-04-13) While already established as a prescence in the modern rock scene, k. o. l. definitely raise their personal bar here with a stellar effort that encapsulates everything fans have already come to love, plus some new technique s that will be appreciated by grass roots fans and new comers alike. The first track might be one of the best opening numbers on an album in the last 5 years. What follows is one after the other: pure excellence from the Kings. Make sure to look for the ninth track: Fans- it may change your life. Enjoy this gem and keep on rockin !

1. Talihina Sky 2. Red Morning Light 3. Happy Alone 4. Wasted Time 5. Joe s Head 6. Trani 7. California Waiting 8. Spiral Staircase 9. Molly s Chambers 10. Genius 11. Dusty 12. Holy Roller Novocaine

Already tagged with the unfortunate critical label of southern-fried Strokes, the full-length debut by the brothers Followill (Nathan, Jared, Caleb) and cousin (Matthew Followill) may well have its roots in their itinerant evangelist father Leon blasting his sons with relentless doses of `70s rock as they traveled the South from one preaching gig to the next. But the way the Kings channel sources as disparate as Led Zeppelin s That s the Way into Joe s Head or the Who s Circles into their Molly s Chambers seems almost subconscious, after a decade of bands trying to reinvent the rock wheel, it s refreshing to hear one content to gleefully pry it loose and send it spinning in their own peculiar directions. As with all the great ones, deconstructing the Kings sound doesn t get you far: singer/guitarist Caleb perpetually seems to be rolling one too many syllables off a lazy, Southern tongue while his haystack-haired brothers and cousin chug maniacally along like some lost, recently re-too...

#Kings Of Leon: Average (2005-01-30) Okay, here s the deal with Kings of Leon: they re average. That s all, just average. This doesn t mean they re terrible, but it also doesn t mean that they re amazing. The Strokes they are not, but by making that comparison, the Kings are doomed to seem bad. The Strokes are a great band. The Kings of Leon draw from a southern rock sound, but again are no Lynard Skynard. I think this is the problem with most reviews - people are going into this album expecting the Allman Brothers. Take this album as it is: in this sense it s just a dec...

#The Bottom Line (2004-07-11) ",New Southern Rock Band", is a term that seems to be all but extinct sans any project that has to do with a side-project or a re-tooled version of the Allman Brothers. Alas, here comes Kings of Leon. Youth & Young Manhood to me is almost the perfect quintessential debut album title for a younger rock band, and the attitude and presentation of their first release depicts this theme quite well. First of all, this IS a fresh, original sound. For the most part, Kings of Leon present themselves as a southern rock influenced group who speed th...

#One word - FANTABULOUS! (2004-07-03) To be honest, i only bought this album because the kings looked hairy, and i like hairy men! and thank the LORD i DID indeed buy this AMAZING album because it is the best debut album i have ever heard. The kings have introduced me to THE most beautiful and graceful song i have ever heard, talihina sky . it is TRULY a work of art (and none of that rubbish you find in the tate modern). Some might say that Caleb s lead vocals are annoying, or even unbearable but to me, it is a refreshing change to hear raw and unspoiled vocals and it is a crying sh...

#Best and Most Promising Debut of 2003 (2004-06-07) The Kings of Leon are the return of rock and roll. No band has rocked so hard and well on a debut like this in a long, long time. The Kings of Leon loudly proclaim the return of southern rock and do it insanely well. This album really is better than most give it credit for. It s not just a really good album, it s an incredible album. The only credible knock on this album I ve heard thus far is the lead singer s voice. I love it, some hate it. It s just one of thsoe things. He all but completely yells his voice out on track 5, &...

#Better Than Expected (2004-05-25) A solid cd that s good all the way through. Comparisons to the Strokes are ridiculous because these guys have their own sound. Highly recommended.

1. Consoler of the Loney 2. Salute Your Solution 3. You Don t Understand Me 4. Old Enough 5. The Switch and the Spur 6. Hold Up 7. Top Yourself 8. Many Shades of Black 9. Five on Five 10. Attention 11. Pull This Blanket Off 12. Rich Kid Blues 13. These Stones Will Shout 14. Carolina Drama

#Consoled?? I am thoroughly perky! (2008-04-06) This is a party in a box, brash, exuberant, tender, brooding, with ragged guitars, visceral percussion, cool lyrics and piercing vocals which assume every posture in the manual of rock. I loved this cd. I love the Raconteurs.

1. Slow Night, So Long 2. King Of The Rodeo 3. Taper Jean Girl 4. Pistol Of Fire 5. Milk 6. The Bucket 7. Soft 8. Razz 9. Day Old Blues 10. Four Kicks 11. Velvet Snow 12. Rememo

#Top-Notch Rock (2005-01-22) The boys return for their second outing, and its even better than the first. Every song on AHA is catchy, and leaves you wanting more. If you are a fan of The Strokes, The Vines, The Hip, etc, you simply MUST OWN THIS CD. My pick as one of the top ten discs of 2004. BUY IT!!!

#Aha Shake Didn t Break My Heart! (2004-11-25) The follow up to Youth and Young Manhood is sure not to disappoint! KOL is still creating very catchy and witty songs with the musical talent to back it up with! These songs are very different from the songs on their debut album, but you still know that it is Kings of Leon mainly because of Caleb Followill s distinctive voice. Nothing sounds quite like it, and the guitars and drumming are bare, simple and again quite catchy (You don t have to burn your strings and fingers with solos to melt faces)! In my opinion, the highlights of this...