this site being called “mostly music” i guess i should make sure to have an occassional post about music.
i’m a kings of leon fan. my little brother turned me on to them more than a year ago. their classic rock influenced, raw, straight ahead, energetic approach appealed to me immediately. the sound is of four guys who just plug in turn the amps up and go for it. nothing very technical, no time to bother with effects.
however, their third release “because of the times” just released this month is different. it sounds as though each player has progressed on their instrument, each growing in different directions. when they got back together to record, the result is….well….different. and i’m loving it. the lead guitarist has discovered the edge. drummer has been practicing rudiments and is now using them creatively. bass player is experimenting with effects. the songs, while still nowhere near the tried and true radio format, are memorable.
here’s a test for any musicians reading this….
go to itunes and listen to track #2, “charmer”. 1,000 bonus points for anyone who can tell me where the downbeat is.
