Kings of Leon – Waste A Moment

“It’s certainly a strong Kings of Leon track.”

Tim: Our reader ‘lempano’ sends this in, saying simply that “it’s a GREAT rock anthem.” Strong word for a new song, but let’s have a listen.

Tim: Hmm…strong echoes of Many of Horror in that chorus, which has perhaps attained anthem status in the eyes of a few, and it’s certainly a strong lead single for a new album.

Tom: It seems very much like it’s One For The Fans: it’s certainly a strong Kings of Leon track, but I’m not convinced it’s a strong track in itself. The video’s trying a bit too hard as well, really.

Tim: You could be right. Anthem certainly might be pushing it – for starters, I’d say the post-chorus goes on too long and isn’t anywhere near interesting enough, coming as it does after that very strong chorus melody. But hey, it’s not as if I can criticise anyone for getting a bit too excited – let’s call it an anthem, why not.

Tom: Anthems are meant to be Big Singalong Numbers, in my book. This is not an anthem.

Tim: Oh, fine. Sorry, lempano.