Kings of Leon

Now before I start, I'd just like to say that I have nothing against them as people or their music. It's always nice to listen to them when you want to chill out etc, but I cannot bring myself to call them a "Rock" band! That would involve some degree of skill from every member of the band, using their instruments as more than just accompaniment for Antony Followill. All they do is play simple riffs to support the lyrics, as if they were all an after thought. It is almost as if they are the supporting members of a pop singer, for they have no input to the show! Antony has a great voice, and has made some great songs (e.g Sex on Fire, 17, Use Somebody etc.) but they as a group should not have the audacity to call themselves a rock group. Now, I don't know if they can play their instruments with some degree of virtuosity, but they certainly didn't show it when I watched then play at the Isle of Wight Festival. The show was boring, and the drummer appeared to have the same beat for every single song...

I'm not going to say that they don't work well as a band, but they certainly shouldn't be calling themselves "Rock" comparing themselves to the likes of ACDC or other true rock bands. They would fit in well playing at indie festivals or if Antony made his career solo, as he has a great voice, but I really don't see how the rest of the band have any input into the songs, apart from the fact that Antony cannot play guitar to save his life!