Kings of Leon - Only by the Night

Only by the Night is a pitch-perfect album with great lyrics, near perfect arrangements, and a dash of southern spice. There is a certain earnestness and--yes--stunning beauty as you move from song to song. From the opening notes of "Closer" to the listing balladry of "Cold Desert," Only by the Night hardly misses a beat. Above these gorgeous instrumentals, singer Caleb emotes with a dramatic grit that never loses its command. A model of melodic rock composition, arranged and produced with a warm, inviting veneer, and performed with aching sincerity, these 11 tracks really shine and get better with ever listen. Highlights include Sex on Fire, Use Somebody, and Notion. A good band's great album, Only by the Night (finally) establishes Kings of Leon as a rock act that's worthy of seriously sustained attention.

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