[.ca] Holy Roller Novocaine EP

southern rockers do well:
Personally, I like the Kings Of Leon very much. This is a pretty good EP. If you haven't seen them live, you haven't lived. I saw them with The Coral and they both just blew both myself and the crowd away. Despite some of the negative things that some might say about them, they still are very cool and considerate guys. All of them are good spunky southern rocker boys all at a young age. The youngest ones are guitarist Matthew Followill and bassist Jared Followill (both around the age of 18). They all have good reationships with each other, despite the fact that 3 of them are brothers (Caleb, Nathan, and Jared) and the other one is their first cousin (Matthew). The kings know how to rock!

Strong debut EP:
This EP is alright by me, sort of like The Allman Brothers Band or Lynard Skynard. Its a good listen especially the 2nd and 5th songs. Kings of Leon are a part of the "second-generation new (old) rock revolution," The first being The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Hives and to a lesser extent The Vines. The second wave includes the Kings of Leon, the Raveonettes, and the Black Keys. These bands were already together and the Stroke's sucess basically got them their record deals. Soon you'll see the dreaded 3rd generation of bands who started up when they heard the Strokes (shudder,) but for now enjoy this southern-rock gem.

Southern Fried Leon:
Just think The Strokes if they were raised in Mississippi or if John Cougar Mellencamp had been raised on Television. This is basically rock with a southern spin on it, eg, garage rock meets The Black Crowes or The Georgia Satellites. It's an interesting mix. Twangy layered guitars, a bit of organs, and laidback melodies/vocals.

Fresh rock:
What's up with people constantly comparing rock bands to the Strokes these days. So yeah, it's good ole fashioned rock and roll, and a delight to hear a new band come out that isn't some rap/rock or teen angst spin off. Haven't gotten to see these guys live yet, but they really have a chemistry going and this album is fun!

All the Same Stuff Is On The LP:
Don't Buy This album if you already have 'Youth and Young Manhood.' They broke alot of unwritten rules by releasing an album that had all the songs from their ep except one (which was left out for a reason) Buy their music, but not this album.

• Molly's Chambers
• Wasted Time
• California Waiting
• Wicker Chair
• Holy Roller Novocaine