Kings Of Leon - Can We Please Have Fun track by track | Radio X

John Kennedy talks to Caleb and Jared Followill about their ninth album, released on 10th May 2024. Part of the X-Posure Album Playback series.
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Kings Of Leon - Can We Please Have Fun track listing
Ballerina Radio
Rainbow Ball
Nowhere To Run
Mustang
Actual Daydream
Split Screen
Don't Stop The Bleeding
Nothing To Do
M Television
Hesitation Gen
Ease Me On
Seen
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[@MikeJones-ix2un]

Seen is a masterpiece. One of their best songs in a number of years.

[@LostailCo]

Couldn’t agree more!! …Definitely their best song on the album!

[@RSanchez111]

I'm surprised how many songs on this album this same thing could be said about. For me it's Ballerina Radio!

[@_-LK-_]

Mehh, it's a pretty bland song tbh, unfortunately most of the album is (and I'm a fan)

[@jamessignorile7110]

It's an all-time gem.

[@Hilliard82]

@@_-LK-_agreed!!!!

[@bwhotwing411]

Seen is an all time favorite of mine. Its masterful. Very brooding and I love the melody and the synths in the middle and love the outro with the chimes is unique it’s a great artistic piece of music

[@PhantomPlayin]

Ballerina Radio is such a beautiful track

[@ChrisZappa]

I agree. It’s a gorgeous song.

[@ricocalimbas5578]

Wish it was longer, it's my favourite off the album

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

Serious question: Why do you like this track? What is it about? Yeah it's pretty but it never kicks off and gets bigger and the lyrics are a mess.

[@ChrisZappa]

@@TheGoldenCapstone Even though I often write about music, often times I'm unable to put into words why I like a particular song. I just do. I think the melody somehow reminds me of some other melody from something I heard back in the 70s so it probably triggers some feeling of nostalgia in me. Even though I don't really know what the song is about, even after having watched Caleb explain it.

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

@@ChrisZappa that's really cool. Thanks for that explanation.

[@roborobert1]

Don’t stop the bleeding is such a beautiful song. Without question

[@loathy4528]

After Mustang came out, I thought this would be a rocker. Not at all but I REALLY enjoy this album. Beautiful record, my fav of theirs since Mechanical Bull.

[@louischambers7727]

It’s been 15 years listening to kings of Leon. It’s been life saving here I am still, 3 tattoos of lyrics and albums later. KOL!!

[@jn8819]

Nice! What lyrics?

[@louischambers7727]

Pyro lyrics, come around sundown album cover and just KOL on my wrist

[@FreakerEaker]

I also have been listening to Kings of Leon for quite some time. They have been my favorite band for almost 17 years. I was 10 the first time I heard their music, “Charmer” on “Because Of The Times” and I never stoped. I am about to get their signature cherries as a tattoo and fun fact, “Kol” is a Viking style way to spell the name Cole. So if I ever have a son, his name will be Kol. My husband is 100% on board too. Its awesome.

[@FreakerEaker]

I’m very curious to know how you got the come around sundown album cover as a tattoo. I bet that was difficult and looks really cool.

[@louischambers7727]

@@jn8819 all the black inside me is slowly seeping from the bone 🦴

[@vasdaras]

Don’t need any more of the old stuff, as much as I love them there is plenty of them. Give us more fresh masterpieces like Seen please.

[@HOGZRULE101]

Love the part where Caleb says we have another album of songs to make

[@wesandwes]

M TELEVISION AND SEEN hands down my favorite.

[@yenohtnA]

I went to see the boys at the kool haus in Toronto in 2003 - and I’m going again in October in 2024. I love this band, man. 18th show - let’s go

[@mattguyett3547]

When the teacher says “Cite your work”. This is an excellent insight into each song, particularly intrigued with the development of Rainbow Ball and Actual Daydream

[@youtubeAlex1993]

Rainbow Ball is an all time fave (from a fan of every single album they’ve done). Legends

[@ChinaJoCarole]

Been loving this band since i was 12

[@yenohtnA]

I love that they’ve kept up with the 5 syllable album name theme. Another amazing album

[@yenohtnA]

If you comment “WALLS” - it’s an acronym for We Are Like Love Songs

[@jeffreymorra2724]

Album is amazing! So layered and interesting with incredible atmosphere throughout. Ballerina radio, seen, hesitation gen early favs

[@27shocking]

It's the perfect follow up to When You See Yourself and actually quite similar in parts with the synth and slow burning stuff. Love it

[@hazrel]

Yes. Their latest albums feels like Post Era of When You See Yourself. The synth sound from previous record in 100,000 People can be detected in this record.

[@jamiecummings3850]

Long live KOL, beautiful music :)

[@xobalt_60]

Split Screen + M Television are my favourite tracks so far 💎 💎 💎

[@gabrielwalter3334]

Split Screen, Seen... oviously Nowhere to run... wow..just wow

[@PANDAPILCH]

Ballerina Radio is stunning. What a great opener.

[@deebrooks9406]

What a wonderful album. What amazing creativity. It is a blessing ❤️

[@LS-ym4ub]

I like how Caleb said for Ballerina radio for the explanation of it “it’s whatever you want it to be” love how the song is meant to be interpreted to what the listener wishes it to be relating to the aesthetic and setting.

[@kerbracer]

the album is a masterpiece!

[@ZackMagic1983]

Kings of Leon just impress me immensely with every album!

[@MrSmartDan]

Mustang is an absolute banger I love it, takes me back to because of the times album, absolutely love it 👌👌

[@HOGZRULE101]

Have never had a album that every week I have a new Fave! Great work KOL!

[@leninpartida2470]

balerina radio as mentioned is hopeful, sad, teary and beautiful 🎸❤

[@Judy.mac10-18]

Love from Eureka Springs, AR❤

[@princecalypse9609]

Thank you guys for having fun! 🤝🏽👏🏽

[@Kawill2024]

Lov from Brazil!

[@rinariya2422]

Rainbow ball is my favourite track on the album. I really hope they play it at hyde park!!!!

[@gabrielwalter3334]

Best album since come around sundown. Up there with bc of the times and their best work. I'm gonna say at least their best work in over 10 years. Extremely happy with all the songs and cant wait to hear them live.

[@MrFisher676]

Best since Casd definitely, every song stands out

[@brunorodriguez0511]

Actually I was doing my personal Top yesterday and I put Come Around Sundown in 4th and Can We Please Have Fun in 5th place. 1. Aha Shake Heartbreak 2. Youth and Young Manhood 3. Because of the Times 4. Come Around Sundown 5. Can We Please Have Fun 6. When You See Yourself 7. Only By The Night 8. Mechanical Bull 9. WALLS Dont get me wrong, I love every record. This is just my personal top

[@kasonew]

Esse álbum tá bom pra caralho!! obrigado KOL

[@benjames77bd]

Amazing !

[@PaolaTosi-xg4ko]

Amazing

[@gregorivargas]

love hearing about lyrics inspirations. great album!

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

If i get chance listen to Seen The live version from the recent nashville sessions. Its even better live

[@rawbones4117]

Twice in this interview they brought up Matthew hating something or another. Should've had him on to state his case! He killed it on this album too. The guitar part on M Television rips

[@goldentimephotography]

I really love how different songs on the album have the same vibes and sounds from some of their older albums! All while also having some new sounds and styles!

[@Abhishek.Basnyat]

M Television and Seen as the first two singles would've been interesting.

[@mamskol]

Wow, an amazing insight to how the songs came about. They are just the best

[@DanLemire]

I got tickets boys!! Oct 1st in Toronto.... woot!

[@mandaxleslie]

Amazing how they put these things together

[@PaolaTosi-xg4ko]

Nothing to do seen…amazing

[@deebeebr]

❤

[@garethcolley7847]

Really interesting

[@EvanMelen]

Although I like The Bandit and M television in their own ways there are so many parallels. Both great tracks but the tracks on this album feel so much more alive then when you see yourself.

[@Uglier.]

SEEN

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

Nowhere to run Everybody that's been on a plane knows that lyric. Plus , r we still having fun?

[@freeragechicken1455]

+1 Vote for Hairy Country

[@katieking7671]

Caleb makes me laugh

[@tommasosilvestro]

why are they being so douchy towards Matt? Sounds like he has great taste

[@OGFortyNine]

Yeah that's strange 😮

[@ajcarr1991]

They’re family so it’s not as serious as you think

[@RC-fi8nn]

Any chance of a timestamp?

[@jfs24494]

Brotherly teasing. Pretty common when you have siblings. Especially when you’re all boys…I too have 3 brothers. Makes perfect sense to tag on him while he isn’t there just to have fun with it.

[@kennethkovacik4850]

I’m still waiting for the album to click. Im a massive fan since the very beginning. I’ve seen them live 3 times and I have cherry pit tickets for this tour! But…90% of the album is a snooze so far.

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

80% of album great

[@_-LK-_]

Sounds like Matt wasn't given much representation on this album, all this joking/ mocking, him not being told the title of the album because they knew he'd hate it- he certainly kicked back and refused to bring his 🔥 guitar solos 😜 Always nice to hear new KOL but unfortunately thought this album was a bit bland.

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

The lyrics aren't great on this record. The singer said he was literally just looking around the room and making things up.

[@briangewing6200]

Everything is there on this album for greatness but sadly the lyrics don't connect with the audience. Frustrating because it could easily have been one of their very best. They may have to bring in another writer for the next album. The band sound fabulous but kills me to say that the lyrics are too vague and don't connect.

[@brunorodriguez0511]

Well, i think some songs like Ballerina Radio are amazing in every way

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

​@@brunorodriguez0511 Ballerina Radio has some of the worst lyrics. Come on...

[@brunorodriguez0511]

@@TheGoldenCapstone thats just your opinion

[@HOGZRULE101]

Nothing to do is a stick in your skullet song…

[@Hilliard82]

Massive kings of Leon fan but this album is way below par. Pretty gutted. Remove the singles and rest of album sounds kinda same. Little bit over produced for my liking

[@_-LK-_]

I completely agree, another bland disappointment despite all the band's hype.

[@user-ov1ep5rf2l]

I completely disagree but yes its a little samey at first listen, but many tracks start to stand out over time. It's a bit difficult to differentiate on such an atmosphereic album at first. There's no way you can be hating on Seen though

[@Hilliard82]

@@user-ov1ep5rf2l yeah it’s a nice song if that was a finisher On a more upbeat album I’d say that’s class. But seen and ease me on the song before. Are just the same. They are so alike. I personally think they should have brought out mustang then the album

[@STAYHUMBLE302]

I’m gonna go listen to because of the times over and over ..I love the kings have since yaymh but I gotta give this new one some more listens all the way through to see if it grows on me

[@jeffreygould7062]

i agree

[@iremhazer230]

Great album👏🏻 Just writing an article for my publication on it while I listen to this interview. But Caleb, I have to say, animals are not to buy they are to adopt and befriend. Please don’t buy a cat for your son, adopt a friend for him🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

You have to pay a fee to adopt, you fool.

[@bwhotwing411]

Seen is an all time favorite of mine. Its masterful. Very brooding and I love the melody and the synths in the middle and love the outro with the chimes is unique it’s a great artistic piece of music