kol

is anyone else terrified of what will be on kings of leon’s new album? because of the times could single handedly make or break my april, which is a pivotal month in transitioning from pants to shorts. from their website:

…Because Of The Times (the title refers to an annual preachers’ conference the boys attended growing up) contains Kings of Leon’s first-ever album track that clocks in at longer than five minutes (“Knocked Up”), the first song with vocal effects (“On Call”), and the first one you could verifiably call an arena-rock anthem (“Black Thumbnail”). Then there’s the breakneck “McFearless,” the chiming “Ragoo,” the scuzzy “Charmer,” and the waltzing “The Runner”

the first single is “on call”, and although i like it i am wary as it lies in the gap that they had successfully wedged between themselves and everyone else with their first two albums. i am worried that their new-found eclecticism may not tread new ground but instead the worn paths of others. the words “arena-rock” also scare me like the thought of naked clowns. there is so much potential here. aha shake heartbreak is one of my favorite albums of all time. i’m not sure i can deal with a letdown.