Youth & Young Manhood

He just has the most irritating voice. If they switched out the singer, this could be a higher score, because I quite like the instrumentals. Edit to add: it would be nice if the drummer would learn more than one beat.

Why does the wikipedia entry scream: look at how much these guys sold out on their debut album!!
Early kings of leon is still moany kings of leon, talihina sky was so grating. 3*
Recognized molly's chambers.

What a bunch of trash

Meh, was expecting something better.

Before Kings of Leon embraced a more polished, mainstream sound, they delivered Youth and Young Manhood—a raw, energetic debut that still holds up today. I’ve always loved this album; it’s a nostalgic time capsule that takes me right back to my youth. Hard to believe it’s been 22 years! I’m excited to revisit it with fresh ears and a new perspective.

On reflection, I’d rate it a solid 4/5. There are some fantastic tracks around Molly Chambers, like Wasted Time, Happy Alone, and Genius, but there are also a few fillers and not a lot of variation in sound. That said, it still absolutely rocks!

Favorite song: Molly Chambers—the ultimate going-out anthem of my younger years. What a tune!

Least favorite song: Honestly, there isn’t a bad song on the album.

Album artwork: A really cool cover that perfectly captures the album’s gritty vibe.

When looking at Kings Of Leon’s early discography, Youth And Young Manhood is probably the album to skip.

Followill’s (the vocal one) singing is the highlight, but I’m a bit underwhelmed by Followill’s (the drum one) performance - on most other albums he is the centerpiece.

It feels dated and their songwriting just isn’t as distinct as it would soon become.

I always forget how good these guys were before they became super lame.

4/5

I was expecting more pop along the lines of Use Somebody, instead it was down and dirty grungy rock, absolutely delightful.

Just another ex-1001 album!™
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex

#TIL Kings of Leon are a family band (3 brothers and a cousin).

My knowledge of Kings of Leon is limited to a dislike of the overplayed "Sex On Fire" and nauseating "Use Somebody". So I surprised myself that I quite enjoyed this debut album.

I thought I would like this one more.

Maybe I would have liked this if they weren’t trying so hard to be the Black Crows?

I’m starting to think most of the retro sounding bands from the early aughts weren’t that good.

Why do these knobs have 3 albums on this list? It's like rock music for people who don't know what rock music is. Fuckin granola rock for people who want to "listen to something heavier".

Dude.... You can't hit high notes.... Stop squeaking on tape..... You can't even sing ffs. Sounds like he has marbles in his mouth.

Favourite songs: Spiral Staircase, Molly's Chambers, Holy Roller Novocaine, Joe's Head, Happy Alone

Least favourite songs: Trani

3/5

Was not a fan of this one

I much prefer their other stuff, but even then I always thought they were a bit of a two hit wonder?

Surprised to see them on this list

2 ⭐️

I hate Kings Of Leon. Why is this the second album I get from them? I wanna meet the guy that decided it was great to put them on the list TWICE. THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT THEM. I just don't get it...

3.5/5. Underrated. This one has a coherent energy and gives me authentic joy. Have other artists done a better job with this sort of thing? Yes - but it is distinct enough to be an enduring effort.

The Good: They are Kings of Leon, not Dukes…
The Bad: It seems royalty is overrated, so they might as well have called themselves the Council
The Ugly: seems politics is overrated too…

When I first heard of KoL (as those who know refer to them) it was via the Sex is on Fire song. I recall liking it when it came out. I also recall starting to find it boring after a while…

So, with this their freshman attempt, I was hoping to hear something interesting. And I was treated to something bland.
It’s neither here nor there, fish or meat, blond or brunette.

I guess the title gave it away that this band has been trying too hard at being special, and failing in the attempt.

2* as I do not want to see rock die completely… but I could have been spared this album...

not remarkable, but good stuff

I do like early Kings of Leon, but I don’t think we need both this and their superior 2nd album on the list. But this album is already in my rotation, so I’ll give it a 3 anyway

Man, this guy's voice stinks. I mean, it certainly has a draw (or should I say drawl) to it that makes me keep listening, but only in a "can't look away from a car crash," sort of way. That being said, I still enjoyed my time here. I find this to be more monotonous than what I remember of Aha Shake Heartbreak, and the sound of garage rock revival bands I do like is absent more than that album, too, but there is just enough rocking southern anthems to keep me engaged, and I quite like the softer, almost folksier stuff, even if they are still going in too hard sometimes. A different singer and some better, more understandable lyrics and I think this band would've been just as critically liked as commercially. Not LOVED, just liked.

few songs i really enjoyed, but i overall didn’t care for the vocals on this