Unlike the polished, synth-kissed rock of the official album (produced by Kid Harpoon), this version strips away the gloss. What remains is the Followills in their most elemental form: Caleb’s weathered drawl cracking with unvarnished emotion, Matthew’s guitar slithering between jagged riffs and psychedelic echoes, and the rhythm section of Nathan and Jared locking into a groove that feels both loose and urgent.
It captures a band that has nothing left to prove and therefore everything to gain. By shedding the weight of their own legacy, the Followills have made their most exciting record in over a decade. Kings Of Leon - Can We Please Have Fun -2024- M...
It ranks alongside Because of the Times as the band’s most adventurous statement. It rejects the "Dad Rock" label that has been chasing them for a decade. Unlike the polished, synth-kissed rock of the official
Released on May 10, 2024, is the ninth studio album from Kings of Leon. It marks a significant shift for the band, being their first release under Capitol Records and produced in collaboration with Kid Harpoon , known for his work with pop icons like Harry Styles. Album Overview By shedding the weight of their own legacy,
Kid Harpoon’s influence cannot be overstated. His work with Harry Styles proved he understands how to make retro influences feel futuristic. On Can We Please Have Fun , he strips away the excessive reverb that plagued Mechanical Bull and the sterile highs of WALLS .