Kings of Leon

When you dive into the songs of Kings of Leon, it's easy to notice that initial blend that combined the raw energy of garage rock with the roots of Southern rock and touches of blues. But what's interesting is how that foundation evolved, opening up to broader sounds and a style that leans towards alternative rock. The sound built by brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill has a very particular identity, which was defined throughout their journey.

The path of Kings of Leon had a significant turning point with the arrival of Only by the Night in September 2008. While they had already made a big impact in the United Kingdom, with several singles in the Top 40 and two BRIT Awards in 2008, in addition to their first three albums reaching the Top 5 of the British charts —with Because of the Times reaching number one—, it was with this album that they truly exploded in the United States. Tracks like "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" reached the top of the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. Only by the Night became their first platinum album in the United States and was the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, earning nine platinum certifications.