10 Perfect Garage Rock Albums With No Bad Songs

Believe or not, there was a time when the Kings Of Leon made music that wasn't merely watered down pop-rock. Their debut album was the most exciting record to come out since the Strokes released, Is This It. The southern boys might have had the Strokes to thank for igniting a new excitement for rock, but KOL made their own impression.

Looking like they'd just time travelled out of the '70s, the band delivered punchy garage rock, soaked in a distinctly southern tone. With grown-out mop tops and moustaches to make Colonel Sanders proud, these guys didn't look anything like their British contemporaries. Over in the UK, rockers were running around in Fred Perry polos and trilbies, but the difference in look didn't put UK fans off. KOL's debut album exploded.

Red Morning Light kicked things off with a no nonsense chord progression, followed up with a bouncy bass line that served to whip listeners up into a frenzy of hair banging. The rest of the tracks followed suit. Although Matthew Followill's riff work should be praised, this album really has the rhythm section to thank for its allure. Nathan's drumming was consistent but swings, and Jared's bass playing had so much punchy bounce to it that even the slower numbers had you tapping your toe. Caleb's distinctive southern drawl was the cherry on top of the cake. At times you couldn't fathom what he was singing, but the attitude injected into his delivery meant it didn't matter.