Kings Of Leon – Only By The Night [2 LP, 180g Black Vinyl]

Description

Released in 2008, Only By The Night marked a turning point for Kings Of Leon, expanding their sound beyond Southern garage rock into a more polished, arena-scale direction. The album brought the band widespread international recognition, driven by a shift toward broader arrangements and a more refined production style. Built around steady rhythms, layered guitars, and Caleb Followill’s distinctive vocal delivery, the record balances introspective moments with anthemic songwriting.

Musically, the album blends alternative rock with a darker, more expansive tone than the band’s earlier work. Tracks like “Sex On Fire,” “Use Somebody,” and “Closer” highlight the band’s move toward spacious arrangements and memorable hooks, while songs such as “Crawl” and “Revelry” introduce a moodier, restrained approach. The pacing across the album alternates between driving rock tracks and slower, atmospheric passages, giving the record a cohesive flow while maintaining strong melodic focus.

This 2LP edition is pressed on 180g black vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket, allowing the album’s full tracklist to be spread across four sides for balanced playback. The heavyweight format provides a solid, high-quality feel and consistent handling, while the expanded vinyl configuration supports the album’s dynamic range and sequencing. As an import pressing, this edition features the complete 12-track configuration, including “Frontier City.”

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: “Sex On Fire,” “Use Somebody,” “Closer”
• Pressing details: Gatefold jacket, import pressing with full 12-track configuration
• Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Arena Rock
• UPC: 0888751118911

With its steady pacing and expansive tone, Only By The Night unfolds through layered guitars, driving rhythms, and chorus-driven songwriting, reflecting the band’s shift toward a broader, more polished rock sound.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Closer
2. Crawl
3. Sex On Fire

Side B:

1. Use Somebody
2. Manhattan
3. Revelry

Side C:

1. 17
2. Notion
3. I Want You

Side D:

1. Be Somebody
2. Cold Desert
3. Frontier City