Here you could Check out the premiere for “Radioactive,” the first single off Kings of Leon’s new album Come Around Sundown!
It’s melodramatic, it shows off Caleb Followill’s vocal range and rocker dynamic, it hints at a broader approach to production on the new, forthcoming album. I think the spiritual lyrics are as memorable as the chorus — and the song itself is just like one long chorus — which guarantees both will stick into your head until at least Christmas.
The tempo is stadium-worthy and the gospel choir is idiosyncratic without being annoying. It’s no “Sex on Fire,” but it’s not supposed to be: it’s a standalone, feel-good song for the fall.
“Radioactive” was posted today on the band’s website and Vevo, in advance of “Come Around Sundown,” due Oct. 19.
Come Around Sundown, which was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King, drops October 19th. Watch “Radioactive” below,
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