CORPORATE LINE: Kings of Leon’s second record, Aha Shake Heartbreak, finds the band—brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and first cousin Matthew Followill—delving deeper than ever into their rich musical rapport and shared personal history to deliver a dozen doses of raw, personally-charged rock. The new band-penned songs reflect the life-changing — often traumatic –experiences that irrevocably altered the four band members’ perspectives during the 18 months that preceded the album’s creation. During that time, the band swiftly rose from rural obscurity to bona fide rock stardom overseas—particularly in the U.K., where their 2003 debut Youth & Young Manhood has almost sold double platinum.
THE GREAT:
“Taper Jean Girl” – Potent mix of rock ‘n’ roll that isn’t like anything you’ve heard.
“The Bucket” – There isn’t a way to explain why the song sounds great—it has to be heard. It’s unique and good—a good combo.
“Day Old Blues” – It sounds like complete gibberish—great gibberish at that.
THE AVERAGE:
“Slow Night, So Long” – Singer Caleb Followill knows how to make his vocals sound so out of sorts you might think he’s singing to another beat—its planned. Depending upon your taste this could be good or bad.
THE BAD:
Nothing.
FRANKLY: Kings of Leon have a unique sound that sounds refreshing in the wake of so much monotony in rock ‘n’ roll. From around the mountain and through the hills of Tennessee, Kings of Leon will shake you up with Aha Shake Heartbreak.
+ Rae Gun
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