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 best of 2008 November 15, 2008
Anon (UK)
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Best Album of 2008 so far.. (November!) Buy it, enjoy it love it. The only Kings of Leon track I've really enjoyed before was Red Morning Light. This Album has changed all that and I often listen to it on the way to work. I love it.
Buy Van Occupanther by Midlake at the same time for a change of pace and divine aural pleasure. Enjoy!
Album of the Year - so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! November 12, 2008
John Carney (Dublin)
In a word - "Brilliant"
My personal favourites are "Crawl" where the kings really rock out. "I want you" a heart wrenching ballad perfectly delivered by Calebs haunting estranged voice. "Manhattan" is excellent also.
Every song on the album is excellent with no fillers & no need to ever skip over a single track.
Do yourself a favour - unless you have not got ears go out and buy this album.
Cant wait to see them live in December
Album of the Year November 9, 2008
J. Baxter (Herts, UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is absolutely the finest album I have purchased this year. Despite what some so called 'die hard' fans have said, KOL have struck gold with what is almost a masterpiece. Granted there are some weak points on the album (but show me an album without any weaknesses) however these are all overshadowed by the sheer brilliance of tracks such as 'Use Somebody' and 'Cold Dessert' - even the more low key tracks such as 'Revelry' are sublime. The production of this album is excellent and the musicianship far beyond the tender years of the band. Anybody buying this album cannot fail to be disappointed.
the greatest so far? November 9, 2008
Mr. John G. Mcdade (scotland)
To compare this to any other cd this year, is very unfair on the opposition, this stands head and shoulders above anything, not sure just listen to cols desert, its a grower, but once you have heard it, you will agree, its up there with U2's - One, Oasis- Wonderwall, Killers- Mr Brightside, i can go on but you catch my drift.
i have got to say, i hated their early stuff, thought they were dreadful. But now that have taken a giant step in front of the opposition, and feel will be a top band for the next ten years, no go and beg, borrow or steal a copy, NOW, lol
Goosebumps, tears and a double purchase November 7, 2008
R. Daley (Ipswich, England)
I've always had a very eclectic taste in music although one constant element that runs through my collection is the heartfelt passion put into the recording by the artists. I want to hear some desire, hurt, anger, lust or loathing in the tracks I listen to. The KOL's have delivered this to me in spades with a piece of work I can put on repeat and never think twice of hitting the skip button. I downloaded the album on it's release date, and now find myself buying a hard copy as well. The goosebump inducing Sex on Fire getting to number one was only the start for this album, it has so much more to offer. Use Somebody, Manhattan and Be Somebody are all worthy top ten singles in their own right. The first time I heard Caleb sing the opening line of Use Somebody it brought me to tears. When music connects with you in that way theres nothing more that you need to do than close your eyes and absorb their genius. Don't listen to the negative comments, instead, buy one of the few remaining concert tickets on ebay and listen to the KOL's play these fantastic tracks live. You won't regret it.
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