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Let's start with the names: Caleb, Jared, Nathan, and Matthew. Biblical.
Three brothers, sons of a "preacher man." And a cousin.
Put together, they don't even reach 80 years old. Moreover, they come from Tennessee, and for this alone, the four "young kings" deserve the humble devotion of the writer (Tennessee = Jack Daniels).
The Kings of Leon (named in honor of their late grandfather) seem to have arrived in 2003 on a time machine directly from Woodstock.
With their beards, long hair, and torn bell bottoms, KoL look at "this" world with wide-eyed curiosity and impatience.
"Holy Roller Novocaine," their debut EP, fully reflects this attitude. The lyrics speak of adolescent fantasies and erections, the desire to see and "experience" the world - in technicolor, though more "dangerous" - that exists beyond that parish security so familiar to them.
With a sound heavily inspired by '70s blues/rock, and winking at the Doors' "L.A. Woman," the result is decidedly entertaining.
"Stetsons, cowboy boots, and a nice 'ride' with a resounding 'Yuppiayee!!!' in a motel, in the middle of the desert, Wild at Heart, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Teachings of Don Juan, The Lizard King, Jack on the Rocks."
This is what the three tracks on the EP bring to mind.
Easy, sexy, and in their own way, melodic, without ever becoming sappy. Fast and engaging rhythms.
The perfect soundtrack for a road trip through the deep South.
A promising start, though certainly not yet shouting "innovative genius."
KoL are very young and undoubtedly still need to find an individual sound; the talent seems to be there. The same goes for what is called "looking the part."
"Holy Roller Novocaine," nine minutes and forty-one seconds of easy rock'n'roll, to listen to with a bit of spirit and relaxation.
And while you're at it, make love not war. x
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Molly's Chambers (02:17)
Free -- that's all that she can bleed
That's why'll she'll never stay
White -- bare naked in the night
An' lookin' for some play
Just another girl that wants to rule the world
At any time or place
And when she gets into your head
You know she's there to stay
You want it
She's got it
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
She's got your -- your pistol!
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
Slow -- She's burnin' in your soul
With whispers in your ear
It's okay I'll give it anyway
Just get me out of here
You'll plead -- you'll get down on your knees
For just another taste
And when ya think she's let ya in
That's when she fades away
You want it
She's got it
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
She's got your -- your pistol!
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
You want it
Well she's got it
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
She's got your -- your pistol!
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
You want it
Well she's got it
Molly's chamber gonna change your mind
She's got your -- your pistol!
03 California Waiting (03:30)
Little Mona Lisa laying by my side
"Crimson and Clover" pullin' overtime
I feel too close to be losin' touch
By givin' in, what am I givin' up?
Am I losin' way too much?
Hey
California waiting
Every little thing has gotta be just right
But say, while you tryin’ to save me,
A can a get back my lonely life?
I'm goin' so fast an' I can't slow down
It's hard to get off when you're spinnin' 'round and 'round
I gave ya the news but nothin's changed
I'd sing you a song but they blew it away
All wrapped up in this stupid ass game
Hey
California waiting
Every little thing has gotta be just right
But say, while you tryin’ to save me,
A can a get back my lonely life?
Hey
California waiting
Every little thing's gotta be just right
But say, while you tryin’ to save me,
A can a get back my lonely life?
Hey
California waiting
Every little thing's gotta be just right
But say, while you tryin’ to save me,
A can a get back my lonely life?
Can't I get back to my lonely life
Can't I get back to my lonely life
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