Kings Of Leon: Caleb Followill (vocals, guitar); Matthew Followill (guitar); Jared Followill (bass); Nathan Followill (drums, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Angelo (acoustic & electric guitar); Ethan Johns (guitar, Hammond B-3 organ, percussion).
Personnel: Caleb Followill (vocals, guitar); Nathan Followill (vocals, drums); Ethan Johns (guitar, percussion); Matthew Followill (guitar); Angelo (acoustic guitar, electric guitar).
Audio Mixer: Ethan Johns.
Recording information: House Of Blues, Memphis, TN.
Arrangers: Ethan Johns; Angelo.
The Kings of Leon are Southern boys through and through, and their debut EP, Holy Roller Novocaine, is a gritty dose of high lonesome simplicity and classic rock swagger. From the wild honky tonk sound of "Wasted Time" to the blues-tinged "Molly's Chambers," Kings of Leon aim to give a rowdy presentation. As musicians, the four-piece is carefree, but structured. Caleb Followill's lazy, warm drawl is a polished fit to the band's feel-good sound. "California Waiting," surely a standout with its sunny appeal, radiates Kings of Leon's desire to keep things strictly rock & roll. Holy Roller Novocaine is a decent first effort from these young sonnies from Nashville and certainly an exciting look at what's yet to come. ~ MacKenzie Wilson minimize