Amazon.com: 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 reggae-splashed "Ragoo," and the rambling English blues of "Black Thumbnail." It's a rogue element that has always left every record fresh, and this time it has Kings of Leon teetering on the edge of rock renown. --Scott Holter
Album Description: Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches of Garage, Punk and Alternative swagger. RCA.
Binding: Audio CD Brand: RCA EAN: 0886970377621 Label: RCA Manufacturer: RCA MPN: 703776 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: RCA Release Date: April 03, 2007 Studio: RCA
Customer Reviews
Totally Fun and Feel Good!!
I had to write a review for this album! I just recently started listening to Kings of Leon and I started with their newest album, Only by the Night, so I have purchased the albums backwards! Once I purchased Only by the Night I immediately fell in love with them! Every album has been absolutely amazing! This entire album is great, but my favorite track is #9, Fans!!! This track is so fun and feel good!! The lyrics are great, the beat is amazing and of course that sexy unique voice of his is ... Read More