Kings of Leon are a band I’ve featured before, so I’ll spare you the back story. The band of three brothers and one cousin didn’t waste any time after 2007’s Because of the Times, following up quickly in September of last year with their fourth full length Only By the Night. I had always liked Kings of Leon somewhat passively but after seeing them perform two songs from Only by the Night on Saturday Night Live, I started paying closer attention. The album’s first single “Sex on Fire” has done well at radio and it’s no wonder why. It’s one of their catchiest songs and Caleb Followill’s distinctive wail is at its best. The one that really caught my ear however was “Use Somebody” an anthem of sorts featuring echoing backup vocals that remind me a lot of M83 at times. “Revelry” is a slow burner and one of the more bluesy tracks they’ve done. Kings of Leon have come a long way since 2005’s Aha Shake Heartbreak and at times it might be hard to believe this is the same band. That is no way a bad thing however because I think they are just maturing as song writers and taking their fans along for the ride. This album is solid from start to finish. Kings of Leon still retain that Southern groove that they’ve always had but this is probably their least Southern sounding release. Today’s song is the album opener with some interesting guitar effects and pounding drums that give it an eerie feeling that fits well with the lyrics. With Only By the Night, Kings of Leon have cemented their place among the rock elite in today’s current scene.Kings of Leon - "Closer"
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