Kings of Leon - Only by the Night

Primary Artist
Kings of Leon
Album Title
Only by the Night
Release Date
September 23, 2008 
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Review by Andrew Leahey
With 2007's Because Of The Times, Kings Of Leon ventured out of the garage and into the arena. Tracks like "Black Thumbnail" and "Camaro" were bold, anthemic rock songs that built upon the barnyard stomp of Youth & Young Manhood, and Because Of The Times topped the U.K. charts upon its debut, officially crowning The Kings as rock & roll royalty in the process. Only By The Night arrives one year later, marking the band's fastest turnaround between albums; it also furthers the epic sound that Times introduced, flaunting a set of ringing guitars and radio-ready melodies that push the band away from The Allman Brothers' camp. Read More