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Already on course to be one of the year's biggest sellers, Only By the Night has sealed Kings of Leon's unlikely position as Britain's favourite American rock band. The Followill brothers (and cousin) have always been tagged as part of a southern rock tradition of family bands such as the Allmans and Lynyrd Skynyrd, a label they vehemently refuted. But the skinny lads certainly looked like a classic rock act, even as they took musical inspiration from indie contemporaries The Strokes and eighties new wave acts such as The Cure and New Order. Only By the Night is effectively a sequel to 2006's terrific Because of the Times, their third record and the first where they nailed their own sound, a striking amalgam of bluesy vocals and post-punk primitivism. In comparison Only By the Night consolidates rather than advances their style. The appropriately incoherent "Sex on Fire", already a chart topping single, is catchy but sounds lightweight next to songs like the fierce "Crawl" and the stadia-ready "Cold Desert" and "Manhattan". The dissonant, almost amateurish "17" is most out of place, though Caleb Followill still bawls it with the same passion he brings to even the clumsiest couplet. More notable are several sparse romantic pleas that often borrow licks from classic Southern soul. The yearning "I Want You" is little more than its title, but it certainly convinces, while "Revelry" and the vulnerable "Use Somebody" show signs of impending maturity. Only By the Night's simplicity certainly has a wide appeal. --Steve Jelbert
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249 of 268 people found the following review helpful
By V. Snow
Format:Audio CD
Firstly, I feel I should say that after years of buying from Amazon, and hundreds of purchases later, I have never felt compelled to leave a review. With this album, that changes. It irritates me slightly that many of the previous reviews seem to be negative, mostly written by the 'die hard fans' that believe their opinion rocks, and seemingly that the KOL should in fact, produce albums to simply suit them, and them alone. I've got all the KOL albums, yes, they are all very different in style but so they should be - i wouldn't be too happy if a group released album after album of the same old. In fact, if the albums were all along the same lines, I would imagine people will be moaning about that too. Perhaps, the critics should open their minds to the fact that the KOL have evolved. They've grown up, had a change of style, produced something different, and also probably gained a whole new set of fans in the long run. That's what a successful band does. So, to all the die hard fans who believe they've been personally ripped off and done over - the world doesn't revolve around you.
Rant over. This album is possibly the most influencial, easy on the ears, moving, inspiring, and just genuinely awesome piece of work i have ever c ome across. It's been playing in every single aspect of my life since the day it arrived. Caleb's vocals are unbelieveable. There isn't a remotely bad track on the album, although some are by far stand out winners. My personal faves are Manhattan, I Want You, and above all, Sex on Fire. It's an amazing track - sometimes you just find a song that does funny things to you...If you've read any of the reviews, and you're in any doubt at all as to if to buy this album or not, just buy it.
Rant over. This album is possibly the most influencial, easy on the ears, moving, inspiring, and just genuinely awesome piece of work i have ever c ome across. It's been playing in every single aspect of my life since the day it arrived. Caleb's vocals are unbelieveable. There isn't a remotely bad track on the album, although some are by far stand out winners. My personal faves are Manhattan, I Want You, and above all, Sex on Fire. It's an amazing track - sometimes you just find a song that does funny things to you...If you've read any of the reviews, and you're in any doubt at all as to if to buy this album or not, just buy it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By H. Ali
Format:Audio CD
Its been a while since I've been able to put on an album from this genre and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed this one. I can honestly say every single song on the album is excellent and stands on its own, and thats rare to say especially at this time when there is so much rubbish coming out onto the scene, all of which sounds the same and is completely uninspiring. If you're going to buy just one album this year, this should definitely be it. Brilliant.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lulah J
Format:Audio CD
I think this album, if it has not already, should be voted album of the year. Listened to it again last night when I was in the bath. Kings of Leon have really evolved and got it so right with this album. Love it Love it Love it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you've been living in a cave somewhere & this is your first taste of Kings of Leon then it's a great place to start. Many bands wilt by their 3rd or 4th album (endless promos, touring, safe incomes assured - take your pick), but these boys are getting better as they go along, and may just end up being legends if they're not careful. The variety on this album is great, from the darkly brooding Closer, to the sweeping melodies on Use Somebody, the soulfulness of Revelry, and the stunning vocal earnestness on the chugging Sex On Fire. If you're looking for an album which has a little of everything, this is it: it's well-rounded, and all the way through it contains small musical loops, tweaks and shades to capture & hold your interest. I can't remember an album which has sounded so moody & edgy, yet uplifting too. This band is also truly gifted with the vocals of Caleb Followill, who (as someone aptly said) has such a big voice for a small-framed man. They don't look anywhere close to resting on their laurels, which is good news for us.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
I simply believe that this is their most musically accomplished album to date. I haven't been overly keen on their previous efforts, feeling that their sound was a little contrived.
I'm a fan of progressive rock and metal, Tool, The Mars Volta, Sigur Ros, Exlosions in the Sky etc...I am not a pop fan and thoroughly disagree that this is some sort of pop/rock 'sellout' album. It is beautifully written, expressive and emotional.
Well done KOL, this is the first one I've actually bought! The music also stands out live compared with their old music, this is a really positive progression for the band.
I'm a fan of progressive rock and metal, Tool, The Mars Volta, Sigur Ros, Exlosions in the Sky etc...I am not a pop fan and thoroughly disagree that this is some sort of pop/rock 'sellout' album. It is beautifully written, expressive and emotional.
Well done KOL, this is the first one I've actually bought! The music also stands out live compared with their old music, this is a really positive progression for the band.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is not my usual choice of music, but as it was a bargain price I decided to purchase a copy. I'd heard several of the tracks many times on the airwaves so I thought I knew what to expect? The album is a masterpiece, not just because of the brilliant Sex On Fire! Several other stand out tracks are Crawl, I Want You and Notion. The album is both edgy and moody and it's has certainly converted me to a fan of The Kings of Leon and I appreciate the way their music is evolving. I seem to have the album stuck on play within the car for weeks?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Thelomi
Format:Audio CD
I don't quite understand it but listening to the album as a whole i got a little bored after five or six tracks. Then i put it on random with 4 or 5 other albums and found that individually all 11 songs were great.
I suppose that makes it a great album, i just can't listen to it all in one go. Perhaps the only thing missing a few livelier tracks to mix up the tempo.
I suppose that makes it a great album, i just can't listen to it all in one go. Perhaps the only thing missing a few livelier tracks to mix up the tempo.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. Kennedy
Format:Audio CD
My faviourite band but not my favourite album. I agee with the previous review that bands should evolve but evolving as a band and evolving as an enterprise are two different concepts. In my opinion this album is more commercial than the previous two and is my least favoruite. That said my least favourite Kings of Leon album is still a great album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this Album
Had to download this a a replacement for my cd.
I think we must have left my orginal cd in a hire car but love this album, so just had to purchase it again
I think we must have left my orginal cd in a hire car but love this album, so just had to purchase it again
Published 1 month ago by Sophie D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality second hand album
In the process of replacing albums that have either walked out of my house on their own or not returned when lent out, or when they were returned they weren't in the best of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roadrunner
5.0 out of 5 stars
ANOTHER BRILL
BRILLIANT ALBUM REALLY LOVE THE TUNES, REALLY GOT INTO THE KINGS AND WILL SEE THEM SOON HOPEFULLY LIVE NEXT GIG THEY ANNOUCE
Published 2 months ago by M. R. Ramsey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed
Some great music if this is your taste. Enjoyed the album more than the later stuff they have done, but that's just my opinion.
Published 3 months ago by Peter W. Durman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kings of Leon
I have a very varied taste in music and this one didnt disappoint. A really good album that I was singing along to all the tunes before very long.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Theres two things to rate here, the product itself arrived on time and is of the usual cd standard we expect, the music too seems to have gone down well.
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thankyou!
Great Album, thanks. Quite service and good packaging. Love it as lost my orginial one so ive replaced it. :)
Published 4 months ago by KATIE MORLEY
5.0 out of 5 stars
new cd
A brilliant cd.every track is very good.hope they come out of rehab soon and start touring again and come down to the south
Published 5 months ago by ian g hutchman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
CD arrived promptly in excellent condition and played just as though it was
brand new from the shop, which was a surprise as the price was so cheap! Read more
brand new from the shop, which was a surprise as the price was so cheap! Read more
Published 7 months ago by TJ Galaxy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Apparently there are more then two songs on the album
I wouldn't know though as I have only heard two. They are very good though and I really could (and do) listen to them over and over again.
Published 7 months ago by Gavin Rayner
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