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As if Kings of Leon's keen songwriting, stylistic amalgam, and gutsy attack weren't enough, there is the utterly unique singing of Caleb Followill, who usually sounds as though he is heavily intoxicated or has just woken up from a nap. Followill's lazy, idiosyncratic phrasing and intonation admirably take Kings of Leon out of the realm of potentially similar bands, with singers who are content to yelp and imitate. AHA SHAKE HEARTBREAK rocks, rolls over, dreams, and gets up with a pain in its heart--a process that merits numerous listens.
Kings of Leon's blend of bluesy raunch, countrified inflections, streamlined Strokes-like guitar jams, sleepy psychedelia, and post-punk stylings is a fresh, yet somehow familiar, cocktail. AHA SHAKE HEARTBREAK, the band's sophomore effort, follows closely on the heels of the honky-tonk rock of their debut, but it pushes the whole even further into unexpected territory. While "Pistol of Fire" cooks like John Lee Hooker with extra backbeat and a side of beans, other tracks on HEARTBREAK mix classic-rock boogie ("Four Kicks"), swagger and desperate yowls ("The Bucket"), and hillbilly yodels ("Day Old Blues") into an engaging indie aesthetic.
Kings Of Leon: Caleb Followill (vocals, guitar); Matthew Followill (guitar); Jared Followill (bass instrument); Nathan Followill (drums).
Rolling Stone (No. 968, pp.69-70) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "One of the best things about this album is its promise....the classic rock inside the Kings busts out..."
Rolling Stone (p.68) - "[T]he perfect cocktail of dirty blues and classic punk."
Spin (p.85) - "Though they snugly fit inside their vintage genes, the Kings manage to make room for a surprising amount of heart." - Grade: B
Entertainment Weekly (No. 808, p.102) - "Caleb Followill's slurred drawl and lewd-boy lyrics are still undeniably riveting..." - Grade: B
Magnet (p.100) - "[With] a balanced mix, better songs and a more varied pace." Aha Shake Heartbreak Music Kings Of Leon Aha Shake Heartbreak Songs Aha Shake Heartbreak Music Aha Shake Heartbreak Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews buy this NOW!
An album this good is always a rarity, a gem in the masses. If you buy this album you will own the needle in the haysatck, an album leading a new generation of music. Aha Shake Heartbreak is a brilliant album filled with witty lyrics, unusual drumming and bass lines and guitar riffs that will pound your ears off! This album shows the height of talent in the world today when there are so many choices in the music industry, and the Kings of Leons talent will turn you into one of their followers! Buy this album now, and you will be one of the leaders in musical taste, leave it and you will be regretting it as soon as you hear 'Four Kicks', 'The Bucket','King of the Rodeo', etc. on the radio!
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Great cd for alternative rock lovers!
This cd was great. I really liked the music. The singers voice is very unique. Though it is hard to understand what he is saying, his voice and the music fit perfectly.
Submitted by stywalt (Greer, SC, USA) 
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The boys are back with another barn-burning, foot-stomping, whiskey breath collection of straight up rock and roll. With a stripped down, punkish delivery, the Kings have wrested the crown of low tech rock from such media darlings as the Strokes. The Kings have a knack for melody and rhythm delivered with enormous heart. Caleb Followill's liquor-mouthed singing may be an acquired taste for some, but it continues the tradition of such giants as Jagger, Dylan and Robert Johnson. This is a very good album by a very good band. Pistol Of Fire is an instant classic. I can't wait for their next release. Long live the Kings.
Submitted by Bill (Charlotte, NC, USA)
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I've been playing, performing, teaching and composing music for 40 years ( I'm 52 ) and I know great music and musicians when I hear them. These 3 Bros. & a Cuz are GREAT song writers and musicians. They've got a great sense of music and space within the music. They give you tasteful musical lines and rhythms with a unique vocal style. These guys are the new Led Zeppelin / U2 without all the guitar soloing. GREAT song writing and stage presence while they perform. Thank GOD for these guys. Finally, GREAT NEW MUSIC!!!!!!
Submitted by Johny (Naples, Florida)
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This is the best album i've heard this year along with Don't Believe the Truth by Oasis. This is something that i have needed and missed in my music collection. Tough times right now, this album is getting me through them. It's Fantastic
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