KINGS OF LEON, "Back Down South"

[lockebox]

Well, you have made one in about every KOL thread haha.

[Shadows in the Dark]

Top 50 on Alternative:

76 49 KINGS OF LEON Back Down South 105 52 53 0.197

[Devin]

Why is the title changed to "Back Down South" / "The Immortals"? The US radio single is "Back Down South" (which went for adds either last week or will go for adds next week).

[pen]

Because Artie probably heard "The Immortals" on satellite and ran to the computer, letting nothing stand in his way.

[Devin]

With a joint hanging out of his mouth.

[Shadows in the Dark]

May 23, 2011 12:46:03 GMT -5 pen said:

Because Artie probably heard "The Immortals" on satellite and ran to the computer, letting nothing stand in his way.

Haha nice.

The Immortals are being released as a single in the UK, maybe that's why he added it in the title.

[(Artie Ziff)]

I changed that over two weeks ago. This was originally a topic about The Immortals. Since then, it has been pulled as the British single in place of Back Down South. No need for the dual singles discussion now.

[Deleted]

This must be one of my favorite songs on the album. I wonder how big the chances are that this will get an adds date on country...

[(Artie Ziff)]

I think the video is to debut tonight or tomorrow on MLB Network. I don't think summer could've asked for a better duo of potential monster hits with this and Walk.

[lockebox]

Top 50 - Alternative (re-entry)

53 50 KINGS OF LEON - Back Down South 128 122 6 0.177

Good to see this push "Lowlife" out of the top 50.

[Devin]

-.-

[No Brakes]

Anyone else think that KOL is purposely slumping on this album just to stay from being a Pop\Rock band?

[American Idiot]

Jun 28, 2011 9:20:32 GMT -5 No Brakes said:

Anyone else think that KOL is purposely slumping on this album just to stay from being a Pop\Rock band?

I don't think it's possible for a major band like them to "purposely slump." I just think the album isn't very good. Apparently others agree if it's not making expectations.

[Shadows in the Dark]

I'm surprised this couldn't even go Top 40.

[pen]

Jun 28, 2011 10:25:37 GMT -5 American Idiot said:

Jun 28, 2011 9:20:32 GMT -5 No Brakes said:

Anyone else think that KOL is purposely slumping on this album just to stay from being a Pop\Rock band?

I don't think it's possible for a major band like them to "purposely slump." I just think the album isn't very good. Apparently others agree if it's not making expectations.

No, I agree with No Brakes. Remember that KOL was not a big band for three albums until they blew up with "Sex On Fire". I think this one is deliberately staying away from that same formula. I know in press releases they kind of spoke negatively about their rise to fame, and I think this album may be a response to that success, which is why it's not nearly as accessible or immediate. It's a reasonable theory.

[pen]

And I like the album, for the record. Just took me a few listens (and the right mood) for me to get into it.

[thisbeautifulmess]

Jun 28, 2011 12:55:24 GMT -5 pen said:

Jun 28, 2011 10:25:37 GMT -5 American Idiot said:

I don't think it's possible for a major band like them to "purposely slump." I just think the album isn't very good. Apparently others agree if it's not making expectations.

No, I agree with No Brakes. Remember that KOL was not a big band for three albums until they blew up with "Sex On Fire". I think this one is deliberately staying away from that same formula. I know in press releases they kind of spoke negatively about their rise to fame, and I think this album may be a response to that success, which is why it's not nearly as accessible or immediate. It's a reasonable theory.

I've always felt MGMT did the same thing.

I have a theory on human nature that people are either leaders or followers based on their maturity level or stage of personal development at any given time in their lives. When followers get pushed up to leaders before they are ready, instead of using it as an opportunity to apply their natural skills and talents on innovative break-throughs, they subconsciously take courses of action that drops them back into a follower position. Maybe that theory applies to both bands.

[Minor Scratch]

Jun 28, 2011 14:42:29 GMT -5 thisbeautifulmess said:

Jun 28, 2011 12:55:24 GMT -5 pen said:

No, I agree with No Brakes. Remember that KOL was not a big band for three albums until they blew up with "Sex On Fire". I think this one is deliberately staying away from that same formula. I know in press releases they kind of spoke negatively about their rise to fame, and I think this album may be a response to that success, which is why it's not nearly as accessible or immediate. It's a reasonable theory.

I've always felt MGMT did the same thing.

I have a theory on human nature that people are either leaders or followers based on their maturity level or stage of personal development at any given time in their lives. When followers get pushed up to leaders before they are ready, instead of using it as an opportunity to apply their natural skills and talents on innovative break-throughs, they subconsciously take courses of action that drops them back into a follower position. Maybe that theory applies to both bands.

I think Vampire Weekend did this to a degree as well.

[American Idiot]

Jun 28, 2011 12:55:24 GMT -5 pen said:

Jun 28, 2011 10:25:37 GMT -5 American Idiot said:

I don't think it's possible for a major band like them to "purposely slump." I just think the album isn't very good. Apparently others agree if it's not making expectations.

No, I agree with No Brakes. Remember that KOL was not a big band for three albums until they blew up with "Sex On Fire". I think this one is deliberately staying away from that same formula. I know in press releases they kind of spoke negatively about their rise to fame, and I think this album may be a response to that success, which is why it's not nearly as accessible or immediate. It's a reasonable theory.

Perhaps that's possibly true. Maybe they don't like being famous and successful. I've heard in interviews that they're not the most pleasant to ask questions and aren't the most friendly group of guys. I figure it's everyone's dream to become the biggest band in the world. Maybe not.

[lockebox]

I don't think KOL purposely slumped on this era. I think they just wanted to go back to the sound pre-"Only By the Night." They weren't big on radio then, so you couldn't really say they've flopped that badly when they didn't do that well with this kind of material beforehand. I don't think "Use Somebody" or "Sex on Fire" was really them.

[pen]

Jun 28, 2011 14:42:29 GMT -5 thisbeautifulmess said:

I have a theory on human nature that people are either leaders or followers based on their maturity level or stage of personal development at any given time in their lives. When followers get pushed up to leaders before they are ready, instead of using it as an opportunity to apply their natural skills and talents on innovative break-throughs, they subconsciously take courses of action that drops them back into a follower position. Maybe that theory applies to both bands.

This is an interesting point of view and I would love to read your brochures and flyers.

I've always wondered if I subconsciously sabotage myself. Usually whenever I appear to be doing extremely well at anything, and especially if people tell me so, it's usually followed by a quick decline. Maybe because of fear of having the pressure of success forces me to subconsciously do worse so I drop back away from the spotlight. It's an interesting theory to be sure, and I'd love to see research done on it.

[pen]

Jun 28, 2011 16:56:42 GMT -5 American Idiot said:

Perhaps that's possibly true. Maybe they don't like being famous and successful. I've heard in interviews that they're not the most pleasant to ask questions and aren't the most friendly group of guys. I figure it's everyone's dream to become the biggest band in the world. Maybe not.

I don't think every band wants to be Oasis. I'm sure a lot of bands are just happy plugging away at what they do without being in the spotlight. In fact, more often than not the ones that do want the spotlight seem to be the first to sell out.

[(Artie Ziff)]

#1 or not, this has a great sound to me.