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Sex! Fire! Sex on Fire!

Yes! Such a genius moment for Kings of Leon.

Their third album 'Because of the Times' was easily my favourite album of 2007(as you've probably gathered), and in just over a year the Followill's have smashed out another, 'Only By The Night' (Sept 22nd) And it's almost thanks to their storming performance at Glastonbury this Summer where they tested out a couple of tunes off the new album like 'Manhatten' and their free download single 'Crawl'.

And now there's the next release 'Sex On Fire'. All three have so far paved the way for yet another record that will stand the test of time when our generation are recharging our solar powered pacemakers, and the boys will most certainly become even huger this year, (and that's not just a reference to drummer Nathan's biceps)!

But let's not jump ahead of ourselves. Let's just enjoy what is a fantastically sexy song.

Sex On Fire

Download kol_sex_is_on_fire.mp3

Do You Like Rock Music?

So the new album from British Sea Power is out and their leading single 'Waving Flags' is being well received by fans and radio at the moment. 'Do You Like Rock Music' (Rough Trade) is their third studio album, and includes much the same angular indie guitar led music, if not a little more anthemic than before.

The guys have clearly thought about the release of the album, and especially 'Waving Flags' as it is perfect timing to integrate into the mainstream in time for the summer. The song may be a celebration of welcoming European expansion (in particular the Czech Republic), but what's more interesting is their impeccable timing. Summer hosts a hoard of festivals, (of which it wouldn't seem out of place if B.S.P were to be added to the line up for Latitude, Connect, Isle of White or Glastonbury), and you can imagine the atmosphere when the opening strings of 'Waving Flags' begins...very apt don't you think?

'Do You Like Rock Music' is a powerful listen, and you should check out 'Down On The Ground', 'Atom' and definitely 'No Lucifer', if only for it's heartening chants!

'No Lucifer'

Download bsp_no_lucifer.mp3

Poll Position

So last year I posted a poll for the best album of 2007 and you chose Kings Of Leon 'Because of The Times' as your favourite album of last year - though Arcade Fire's 'Neon Bible' was close behind.

So in light of this, it's only right to post a track from the album. This one probably sums up the album's elements of modern rock, hard bass lines, tight drumming, effortless coolness and Caleb's raspy and sexy vocals.

'Camero'

Download KOL_Camaro.mp3