Released 23 years ago this October
Wasted Time
Kings of Leon · 2003
10 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty blend of Southern rock and alternative energy that captures youthful disillusionment with raw sincerity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wasted Time — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of regret and longing, combining poignant lyrics with an infectious melody that highlights the band's potential.
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Molly’s Hangover — This track showcases the band's Southern roots while emphasizing their storytelling prowess, creating a vivid narrative around the struggles of youth.
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Joe’s Head (live From L.A.) — The live version adds raw energy and showcases the band's dynamic stage presence, reflecting their growth as performers during this initial phase.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases early Kings of Leon's sound with solid songwriting but lacks cohesion due to the inclusion of a live track.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a slow, brooding guitar riff that sets a reflective mood, while the following tracks maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Each song features prominent vocal delivery that emphasizes emotional weight, particularly in the chorus sections.
- The live track at the end introduces audience interaction and a rawer sound, contrasting with the studio recordings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wasted Time 2:49
- 2 Molly’s Hangover 4:22
- 3 Joe’s Head (live From L.A.) 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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