Written by Jess Bannon
Saturday, 15 October 2005
The Kings of Leon, playing for their first time in New Haven, definitely made an impression at Toad's Place last Tuesday night. They began with some songs off their latest album, Aha Shake Heartbreak, choosing to play some of the "crowd-pleasers"- Four Kicks, "Soft", and "The Bucket," among others- to effectively fill the room full of the same energy they radiate at every show. And they did. Fans ranged from the under 21's who knew all the words to the more mature listeners who frequent Toad's Place for their consistently good lineup and were less familiar with the band. Kings of Leon presents an edgy Southern rock, complete with vaguely incoherant lyrics, absurdly tight jeans and worn-in tees. Their style, however casual, is decidedly infectious: their fan base has rapidly expanded in the last few years after the critically-acclaimed album Youth and Young Manhood broke. They have since opened for U2 and sold out their own shows across the country. As the concert progressed, Kings of Leon didn't hesitate to include old favorites as well- "Red Morning Light," for example, drove the front of the crowd into a mosh pit of sweat and adrenaline. A man in a cowboy hat and boots spun the somewhat alarmed woman next to him into a feverish two-step. Like the band's rising popularity, she couldn't help but smile and let him lead.
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