All Hail the Kings

The first time I heard Kings of Leon was at a buddy's apartment helping him install his air conditioners. I didn't really notice the music in the background, but when we were finished and enjoying a beer it caught me. Learning more about the band, I can understand why and what has driven their sky rocketing success over the last five years.

From their Tennessee upbringing, the three Followill brothers and their cousin - that all go by their middle names - say that while they weren't heavily influenced by others music until recently, they were influenced "equally by their religious upbringing and Jack Daniels Whiskey."

The first song below, Use Somebody, was written by Caleb Followill while homesick on the road. A feeling (being far away from home) we can all relate to at some points in our lives.

Released to critical acclaim in September 2008, the second song below, Crawl, focuses on "relationships of all kinds and taking them for granted."

If you don't have time to watch the videos, press play, minimize your screen and listen to the Kings of Leon as you go about your day.

Then come back and tell me what you think.

Courtesy of Stephen Kuma

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Sources: kingsofleon.com, wikipedia.com
Image Credit: Rolling Stone Magazine