They're back, and they're on fire. At least, that's what Waste a Moment would have you believe. Effortless and elegant, the first single and song on Kings of Leon's seventh album sounds exactly like the Nashville rockers should in 2016.
With its soaring guitar riffs and a sweeping "woah-oh" chorus, you can easily imagine screaming along with it, and spilling most of your beer, at an upcoming open air summer music festival. Auckland City Limits, we're looking at you.
Reverend, the album's second song, is even better, with Caleb Followill's vocals snarling over his cousin Matthew's lead guitar riff. The fact it's based on a true tragedy - Google the curious case of country singer Blaze Foley when you get a moment - makes it all the more potent.
It's a shame, then, that the rest of Walls can't match those high standards. In the build-up to its release, the Followills have talked of leaving their comfort zone, finding themselves, getting back to their roots.
