Kings of Leon Songs Ranked
Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill with their cousin Matthew Followill.
The band’s early music was a blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually evolved throughout the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band’s albums at the time peaked in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album, Because of the Times, also reached the number one spot.
After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles “Sex on Fire”, “Use Somebody”, and “Notion” all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first Platinum-selling album in the United States and was also the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band’s fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins. Here are all of the Kings of Leon’s songs ranked.
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20. Soft (Aha Shake Heartbreak, 2004)
“To be honest they have too many great songs but I live this song, reminds me a little of what vampire weekend does. Nonetheless I put this in a mix for my friends Christmas present”
19. Supersoaker (Mechanical Bull, 2013)
“It’s fun, somehow motivating and fast song, I think it should be in the first ten best here. Extremely catchy and on repeat already 100 times, never gets boring.”
18. Ragoo (Because of the Times, 2007)
“The fact that this song is barely top 30 is mind blowing. Easily one of their best songs and better than their mainstream hits. One of my favorite songs by KOL”
17. Revelry (Only by the Night, 2008)
“This song really hits me. It reminds me of my ex because he broke up with me basically because he wanted to go out and party. I see him everyday and I still catch him staring at me, so I know he regrets his decision in some way. This song is so hauntingly beautiful”
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16. Red Morning Light (Youth & Young Manhood, 2003)
“This is KOL at their rugged best before they sold out to the pop world. Very funny song, rockabilly, you can’t be in a bad mood with this tune. Great guitar and lyrics.”
15. King of the Rodeo (Aha Shake Heartbreak, 2004)
“Best chorus I think I have ever heard. I play this song all the time and I just don’t get bored of it. Please for this song because it is an amazing piece of songwriting and it’s incredibly catchy. Good work guys!”
14. Be Somebody (Only by the Night, 2008)
“This is my get amped for games song. It just absolutely tells a story like the one of a an athlete that needs to prove themselves to get to the next level. On a more musical note, great guitar riffs and drums throughout the song is in my top three with Notion, and Closer. In the Night is a Solid Gold album that I will remember for a long time.”
13. Four Kicks (Aha Shake Heartbreak, 2004)
“AWESOME! Best all round song the boys have ever done! Every part of this song… The pitch harmonics by Matthew, the excellent drum beats by Nathan and the bassline and vocals make an amazing atmosphere.”
12. Fans (Because of the Times, 2007)
“Absolutely love this song! The sound, the lyrics, everything is perfect. Classic KOL sound that we all know and love with a catchy beat and mesmerizing, awe-striking guitar skills. And not to mention Caleb’s beautiful voice, those high notes just turn my legs to jelly and raise the hairs on the back of my neck. Such a powerful and completely brilliant song. Definitely deserves a higher ranking.”
11. Crawl (Only by the Night, 2008)
“This was the first song I ever heard of them and I’ve loved it ever since, it is really catchy and has a great beat. You can listen to this song over and over and it will never get old!”
10. On Call (Because of the Times, 2007
“This is a great song, Has a good bass to it and the lyrics are great. Makes you want to sing along and certainly get a guitar and play along. When I start listening to this song, every time I get chills! After hearing all the songs by KOL, I think this is by far the best one”
9. Trani (Youth & Young Manhood, 2003)
“Trani at Bonnaroo 2004, was KOL’s best ever performance, and this song truly is unbelievable, way way way better than sex on fire and use somebody. If you want Kings of Leon this is the song and Where Nobody Knows”
8. Notion (Only by the Night, 2008)
“This is the song that helped me get into Kings of Leon. The bass line and the drums and the key board melody in the back are so groovy altogether. Not to mention the vocals are so raw. It is not only memorable – but also has a melody line that can be hummed easily and/or sung.”
7. The Bucket (Aha Shake Heartbreak, 2004)
“Incredible song from their best album. Really simple but effective guitar and rhythm! Raw rock, KOL at their peak. This album was in my opinion when the band found their signature sound”
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6. Radioactive (Come Around Sundown, 2010)
“This song is so powerful and has so much soul, 8th place does not give it credit, 1st or 2nd the least, most people (HC fans)just don’t like the fact that is from the new album and that is the one that has catapulted them to world stardom, but hey you don’t achieve world stardom with just any tune, right?”
5. Pyro (Come Around Sundown, 2010)
“The song just speaks to me. Reminds me of a special time when I was younger and exploring new music. Coupled with such lyrical genius it’s no wonder a good song. Evokes so many incredible and indescribable emotion.”
4. Knocked Up (Because of the Times, 2007)
“I can listen to this song on repeat for hours. The guitar riffs are so haunting and moving. Anytime I’m feeling like hell I put this on and instantly feel more at peace. I first heard it during a rough time in my life and it kept me going.”
3. Closer (Only by the Night, 2008)
“Their albums are way deeper than the tracks that get played on the radio, and Closer is a perfect example of this. It’s relatively unknown compared to “Use Somebody” or “Radioactive, ” but it’s just as good, if not better, than any song they have, and it hardly gets recognition. Amazing song.”
2. Sex on Fire (Only by the Night , 2008)
” love everything about this song. I love the music, I love the lyrics, I love the vocals, I love the instruments, I love the follow ill brothers, it really reaches trough your soul. < 3 the song is fabulous. ;* really, really awesome. I could listen to it all day, all night.”
1. Use Somebody (Only by the Night, 2008)
“I listen to this song everyday. Makes me want to hold her tight, never let her go. I can’t believe that I let her go in the first time. I wish I could dedicate song to her. This one is for you Charlize. Your smile still haunts me. This is the song for my alarm. So practically I start my day with this song. This is the song that I listen to when I am sad.”
