Pandabear 414 Posted February 10, 2011 Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee in 1999, consisting of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan Nathan Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael Jared Followill (bass, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family group is known by his middle name as opposed to his first given name. The band's early music was an upbeat blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually expanded its sound to include a variety of genres and a more alternative rock or arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band's albums at the time peaking in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album Because of the Times also reached the #1 spot. After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008 the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody" and "Notion" all peaked at #1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks. The album itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the United States. It was the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified nine-times Platinum. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. I didn't actually get into these guys until Only by the Night. And Come Around sundown was a big improvement for them. I really loved that album, and thought it was much more solid and accessible. Just a really great band to listen to and chill out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bacon 106 Posted February 11, 2011 Bah. Hugely overrated and boring. They're not really bad, but nowhere near as good as many make em out to be. There's way better bands in their genre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandabear 414 Posted February 11, 2011 Meh, I wouldn't be surprised if people considered them victims of their success, but nonetheless I still greatly enjoy their music. Even if their music maybe be over-hyped, or mainstream at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted February 12, 2011 i used to like them, until they were being a jerk over gays. losing my respect at once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin 19 Posted February 13, 2011 Nothing really surprising. Like Bacon said, overrated and boring. And all of them, except for the vocalist, are assholes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandabear 414 Posted February 15, 2011 Whoa, didn't know there were so much hate for this band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
