She's such a charmer, oh no!

I've heard a lot of hype about Kings of Leon recently, and I just couldn't get into it. I asked a few of my friends what they knew about this band, and they were all in the same boat as me. They've heard of them but never really listened to any of their songs. Finally, this past weekend, I was pretty much forced to sit down and really absorb their music.

If it wasn't for "I Want You" I may never have given them a chance. This track blasted through my friend's house, and I sat on his couch and let the goosebumps take over my body. I closed my eyes and took in the beautiful melody and profound lyrics. The singer's vocals hit me, hit me hard. This may be one of the sexiest songs I've ever heard. I am most serious.

Once that track finished playing, my friend decided I needed to hear "Charmer" and "Molly's Chambers" as well. "Charmer" is a twisted song. I love it because I can really feel the singer's emotion. It's hard not to! Just listen to the track. You'll quickly understand what I'm saying. And "Molly's Chamber" reminds me of a dusty surfer track. It's so catchy. I'm not sure if this is correct, but I'm almost positive I've heard this song in a commercial. And if I'm wrong, someone really needs to play this in a commercial, an iPod commerical preferably.

And if you've got a minute to spare, you should really check out the story behind Kings of Leon. They have an interesting background, which may pique your interest even more.

So after listening to these three songs, I realized I need to pay more attention to this band. With so much horrible rock music being overplayed on the radio and television, it's so refreshing to hear such a talented rock band. Their sound is diverse and pleasantly distinct. I know I can recognize that voice and that sound anywhere now. And I absolutely cannot wait to see these guys perform at Lollapalooza this year. What a treat!

Kings of Leon - I Want You
Kings of Leon - Charmer
Kings of Leon - Molly's Chambers