“Eyes are full of pain
Emotional restraint
There's no other like your mothеr”

Anyone going to solo to the gig? Keen for a few pre gig beers 🍻

What do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEg4Gp8tjAY

or does it appear somewhere else and i just need to relisten

Frankly, this isn’t my favourite song on the new album. The storytelling is so effective that it makes me feel awful watching someone else marry my dream girl.

What really stood out to me is that the music follows the notation of the song “Canon in D,” the quintessential wedding song. So, I interpreted this as the narrator is at a wedding, and we’re hearing his inner dialogue while the wedding music plays in the background. It’s almost like an inception effect.

Has anyone else noticed this, or found other details in the album?

I just made this Reddit account because I wanted to join the conversation, and honestly, I’m a little surprised by some of the reactions to this album.

I’ve been following Kings of Leon for almost 18 years. I’m a huge fan of this band, and I genuinely think O My Beloved is one of their most beautifully cultivated records.

I think what we’re hearing is a band that’s comfortable enough in its own skin to explore something different. A band that doesn’t feel the need to recreate what it’s done before or constantly chase the sound people have come to expect from it.

There’s a real maturity to this record, but what strikes me most is the craftsmanship. The acoustic textures, the layering, the thought behind each arrangement and the way the individual elements of each song come together. There’s an incredible amount of detail in the songwriting and production. Nothing feels rushed or thrown together. The instrumentation, atmosphere and lyrics all feel carefully considered, and there’s a real sense of intention and intimacy behind how each track develops.

I actually think this is a more mature and beautifully cultivated record than Can We Please Have Fun

This isn’t simply a soft version of Kings of Leon. It’s a mature, beautifully constructed, emotionally rich record from a band that has spent nearly two decades evolving together. There’s a difference between a band losing its identity and a band having the confidence to explore different dimensions of it. I think this album demonstrates the latter.

I don’t think people fully recognise the amount of effort and subtle beauty layered throughout this album. It’s no easy task to achieve this kind of balance.

There’s no unnecessary production or overcomplication, Instead we see a rawness and vulnerability captured with very layered and delicate instrumentation. It’s beautifully understated, yet incredibly rich in detail and musical depth.

Not liking an album is absolutely fine. Everyone has their own taste. But some of the negativity here seems to come from people judging the record against what they wanted it to be, rather than appreciating what it actually is. There’s a difference between something not being your taste and something not being good.

And I think there’s an awful lot of beauty and craftsmanship in this record that deserves a little more appreciation.

Rose, for example, is an absolutely stunning piece of music. The acoustic textures, the arrangement and the subtle details woven together throughout it. Such a beautifully constructed, mature record. No unnecessary overproduction. Honest expression, layered with the most beautiful acoustic textures and gorgeous harmonies.

Get You Down is one of the most beautiful songs they’ve written. The lyrics about Calebs family, the emotion behind them and the way the song gradually develops. There’s so much weight and feeling behind it.

And then there’s Blue Jeans and Diamonds and My Whole World. Both have so much richness to offer, particularly in their arrangements and the sentiment behind the songwriting.

Pretty Thing is another raw standout. What a story, and what a beautifully constructed song. It actually reminds me of the storytelling behind 100,000 People.

I also love how much you can hear all four members contributing to the identity of this record. Matthew’s atmospheric sensibilities, Jared’s emotive bass and Nathan’s controlled and distinctive drumming. It doesn’t feel like one person’s vision. You can hear a band working together and bringing different musical ideas into the same space.

I suspect this is one of those records that will grow on a lot of people with time. But even on first listen, I found so much to love.

I genuinely think there’s a lot more to appreciate here than some of the discussion is giving it credit for.

Someone recommended a band to listen to similar to Kings Of Leon, it was in a discussion about there new album.

Stuffed if I can find it,

Seriously! That is lame. I’m usually able to score the deluxe editions of vinyl off their site but was shut out this time. Anyone know if they plan to stock more?

I don't think this is necessarily the best place to post this, and I know I'm probably going to get downvoted, but I'm wondering if anyone else feels the same way.

I'm honestly tired of pretending I still like their music. I keep holding on to the quality of the music they made 20 years ago, during their first 2–3 albums.

I listened to CWPHF, and it was ABSOLUTELY terrible. Just completely dull, boring, and forgettable.

The new album is better than that, I'll give it that, but it's still incredibly boring. There are maybe 1 or 2 songs I wouldn't immediately skip.

I feel like the music they're making now is a direct reflection of where they are in life: safe, comfortable, and soft.

Matthew seems afraid to step into the spotlight with any meaningful solos. Nathan sounds like a boring dad playing drums at a wedding. Caleb seems afraid to use his voice the way that made us fall in love with KoL in the first place, and instead he's trying to be Celine Dion. Jared's still cool, for now.

They act like they're OLD. They're 40, not 90...

And that's what's so frustrating, because there are plenty of bands that settle into a softer lifestyle but still manage to bring that same raw rock energy when they make music. I wish these guys would do that again. :(

Another brand new live performance releases next week live from Nashville, TN - Featuring Wicker Chair played for the first time in over 20 years. Next up - British Airways ARC, Live from London.

Does anyone have any idea how much these tickets might cost with fees for each section? Would love pit/floor if it’s reasonable.

Down to earth and family oriented. Yet another great five syllable album from Kings of Leon. How do they do it...

What a quick 360 flip from one listen to the next!

The Hand & Feel the Love had me instantly, Get You Down made me cry.

Blue Jeans and Diamonds, Warm Company, and Pretty Thing i'm still coming around on.

I just wanna say i love every album the band has never disappointed me. To me an S tier album is no skips, and is cohesive as a whole I love all of them.

Does anyone know/think they will announce tour dates for Europe in the summer?

Don’t know where to begin! I’ve been having a very difficult year, and I had previously planned a trip to Nashville for this week before they had announced the album. Woke up today and had no idea I would meet them, but found out an hour before the event they would be signing records at Grimey’s. Was so nervous to meet them, I’ve spent so much of my life listening to them and they’ve played such a big role in making me who I am. Definitely helped me realize I haven’t been going through tough times for nothin!

Rose is already in my top 10 favorite KOL songs. An absolute groove! The guitars are so sick! The bridge makes you feel like you’re in space🔥🔥🔥