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Universal acclaim- based on 136 Ratings
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Positive: 118 out of 136
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Mixed: 7 out of 136
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Negative: 11 out of 136
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JaviMJan 9, 2006Amazing sound. Great songs, they're not all the same so it gives a great feeling to the listener. Plus some of the lyrics are just great
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joelApr 29, 2006i feel this album is being given less credit than it deserves, a great follow up album to youth and young manhood! slownight so long and day old blues are the highlights of a fantastic album!
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KimPJun 8, 2006This is one of the albums i never get tired of listening to. Music is supposed to be raw and full of passion, and this album is a perfect display of that. As for Caleb's voice, I think it's beautiful. Perfect voiced singers bore me.
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JamieKJun 8, 2006this album deserved to be best album of the year.
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SidViciousSep 2, 2006
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JoeyNov 22, 2004the stylus magazine review nails down this album pretty well. the album is terrific-check it out.
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PaulWNov 25, 2004
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JerryHelloNov 27, 2004Better than the first. Plain brilliant and fun. Rockin' good news.
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JamieODec 22, 2004Quality!!This album is full of pounding tunes that will make you want to listen to this album again and again!!Rock 'n' Roll!!
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ScottMNov 21, 2005can't get Taper Jean Girl out of my head....
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ChrisEFeb 23, 2005Good but like the first album more
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steveFeb 24, 2005fucking strong. can't wait to see them live in may.
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patrickDApr 11, 2005Grew up in SF with Butterfield, Hendrix, Cream, Led, Santana. I would say this group is the most exciting group I have heard today. Saw them at the Great American Music Hall on 4/9. Tore the house down. It was quite a mix of young and old. All were appreciative of excellence in rock. They have it down pure, powerful and no bull.
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KonKApr 25, 2007
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MarioPPPPDec 15, 2004I don't know what the guy who gave it a 4 meant. It sounds really good, it's produced way better (it doesn't sound like Ryan Adams) than the debut record because you can dance to it and it sounds fresher. Some beats have grown, and you can't call 'em "Southern Strokes" anymore because the guitars have their own style right now.
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Oct 21, 2010there is not one bad song on this album, all the songs fit together like a glove. Caleb talks about not getting it up, taking cocaine, women's nipples and having sex with hookers, he leaves no stone unturned, callsic album.
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AlanRFeb 2, 2005Only the most emotionally crippled people with no respect for the original rock legends these guys spunk on could possibly enjoy this.
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crunkymccrunkMar 10, 2005i hate these guys darnit!! poser attack!!!
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Mr.HankeyJul 15, 2006
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jaykOct 24, 2006
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DannyCApr 12, 2005
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timMay 25, 2005sux ass compared to the first one
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MattCFeb 24, 2005This is an absolutely brilliant album and a great follow-up to their UK debut album. Usually the second album is hard for artists, but Kings Of Leon have mastered the skill with their southern country/rock tones.
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patricksMar 20, 2005Swashbuckin' stuff from the KoL. This album surpasses their debut. Stacked full of riffs, hooks reminisent of the Stones circa. Exile on Main Street. The album is consistent throughout with only perhaps one or two average songs. The Strokes ort to go to lessons again.
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BoratApr 7, 2005Jagshemesh!!! Nice! I Like!
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JohnRApr 7, 2005
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JeffDJul 8, 2005
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zackgJan 1, 2005This is a spectacular album. Their first was great, but Aha Shake Heartbreak is twice as good. These guys are really good, and hopefully their music is heard by more ears in the future, because people are missing out on some great sound.
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AmerBJan 8, 2005
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DannydFeb 10, 2005Not as good as Youth and Young Manhood. Still Rockin
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BenJFeb 23, 2005This is a brilliant album that surpasses "Youth & Young Manhood" with ease in my book. It's strengths lie in great songs and brilliant sequencing, so the album reaches constant peaks rather than the usual "load the good songs at the front but let it trail off at the end"
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goatiestoatieFeb 6, 2005awesome
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mikekMar 25, 2005garbage...it does have some catchy tunes and hooks but the whole albums is boring...followil sounds like crap, how can anyone think that his voice is good...he sounds like randy newman with add as pitchfork said in their review.
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KOLRoXYeahMar 26, 2005This album definately lives up to it expectations. With amazing songs like 4 Kicks, King of the Rodeo, and Velvet Snow, this alblum is jam-packed with HITS, Calebs vocals are original and addicting to listen to. I campare them to band like The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Rock music can be saved and the Kings Of Leon are here to help!
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NymarkMar 8, 2005a disjointed simple complexity that craves attention. this album is an intriguing adventure to say the least. as a recording it holds a lot of heart within its writing, production and performance, live on the other hand?... i'll find that out on the 9th july in newcastle, uk. bring it on.
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AshleyMMar 9, 2005The first album was hard to take. The band was marketed as a southern fried answer to the Strokes, and the album was painfully polished. If they came out of the garage for that album, they went back in for this one. The new album brings to mind Captain Beefheart if he were to embrace Stoner Rock. Definitely a good and if not innovative, very strong album.
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KyleBApr 18, 2005King of Leon are so underrated. It's sad. Just because they're not the most original band ever, doesn't mean they're not enjoyable.
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ChairmanSacApr 5, 2005
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RoryMay 5, 2005
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RadimHJun 20, 2006One of the best CD I ever heard.
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KitTMay 3, 2007One of my favourite albums of all time, 'nuff said...
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WillL.Jun 5, 2007This album has a very live feel, in terms of little overdubs, tracks don't hang around long with the album just about 35 mins. 'The Bucket' and 'King of the Rodeo' are my favourites, it's only flaw is it fizzles out a little near the end.
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nickbNov 25, 2004Easily the finest album I have heard in many many years. Not one bad track it just gets better with every listen. Far superior to there critically acclaimed last outing. For some it may need a couple of listens to trully appreciate. If this is the case for you then stick with it I promise you will not be dissapointed.
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marcocNov 26, 2004a fantastic album. probably the best of the year. anybody who's into r n r must get their hands on this. it's equal if not superior to their preceding album
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tedNov 28, 2004Much worse than the debut record. You won't find here any catchy melodies like the ones in Molly's Chambers or Holy Roller Novocaine. The only song that deserves to receive above-average rating is Razz (and maybe King Of the Rodeo).
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JerrySJan 6, 2005This is the worst and most painful album I have listened to in years. Because of this I have put it up on Ebay to let some other poor unsuspecting mug buy it.
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[Anonymous]Feb 17, 2005so good
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MaggieFeb 21, 2005How con you not love this? Every bit as good as Youth and Young Manhood. You should see them live if you get the chance. The shows are incredible.
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AnthonyFeb 23, 2005This album has it all
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jameshFeb 3, 2005Better than their first. More mature, more interesting, more complex, with each song flowing well into the next. Moves the band out of the simplistic retro southern rock category and more into the indie sphere.
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DylanEMar 14, 2005I Very much enjoyed this CD, I am pretty new to KOL but it still spurred me to recommend them to all of my friends. Tracks like Milk, The Bucket and Soft are absoloutly Killer tracks, I am hooked.
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JessicaGMar 16, 2005this album fucking rocks they have some really great lyrics ... i fucking love it
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BigBradMar 22, 2005Fantastic. The best rock'nroll band since the 70's. Aha rocks
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bobbMar 22, 2005what an album celeb vocals are just amazing
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MattFApr 11, 2005A great unique and enegetic album. Every track makes you want ot get up and dance, and the bucket is perhaps the best song of 2004.
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timmypMay 13, 2005Makes you want to dance and punch people at the same time.
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AngieHMay 16, 2005This album is brilliant, the Kings of Leon are one of the best indie acts yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Four kicks whos strutting now!"
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carlosMay 17, 2005ummm....okay album but they still bring good songs.
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TravisSMay 17, 2005I've had this album for about 7 months now and still enjoy it as much as the day I bought it. I think KOL's style isn't anything ground-breaking but is definitely catchy as hell and has a lot of energy.
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BrandonBMay 23, 2005Interesting sounds, good storytelling but good luck understanding it. Lacks the flow and sing-a-long choruses of their debut.
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PaulJMay 31, 2005simply amazing
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DavisWMay 4, 2005A really enjoyable listen, through and through. Not as raw as the debut, but they get the toes tapping more on this one.
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TBoneMJul 12, 2005This album definitely grows on you. Slow Night, So Long is probably the best song on the album. Taper Jean Girl is very good as is The Bucket. This is a good album that is getting sold short by some people. If your ear is used to 80s New Wave retreads, electronic stuff or some other more radio friendly sound, you might have a hard time adjusting.
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Satanic_Majesty,ColombiaSep 5, 2005
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SteveTJan 10, 2006Wow! Stripped down licks and sassy attitude.
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TomPFeb 21, 2005Not as good as youth and young manhood (how can u beat that??) but still quality - different
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ErdemBNov 24, 2004Kicks arse.
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Nov 7, 2010This album is fantastic, whenever I hear it it reminds me why Only By the Night sucked so bad. Its god damn rock n roll. First three tracks are perfect, and fit together brilliantly
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Dec 14, 2010Aha Shake Heartbreak is a major improvement from their first album. They slowed down their songs so much so it's an easier and smoother listen. It's a great sound and a wonderful listen. All In All, Aha Shake Heartbreak is a improvement from their fist album. A-
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Feb 19, 2012Aha Shake Hearbreak is s fun pop rock album with some solid tracks such as "The Bucket," "Four Kicks," "King of the Rodeo" and "Taper Jean Girl."
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May 7, 2012Kings of Leon made an amazing, if not better, follow-up to Youth and Young Manhood in 2004 with Aha Shake Heartbreak. This is, to me, the last album KOL made in which I love every single song. It starts calmly with Slow Night, So Long but there are a mixture of songs on this album. It is definitely in my top 10 album list, an album everyone should listen to at least once.
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Apr 15, 2021This is definitely Kings of Leon's greatest album. It's incredibly addictive, youthful and spontaneous.
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Jul 23, 2019My personal favorite album of Kings Of Leon’s. The best tracks on here are The Bucket, King of the Rodeo, Razz, and Slow Night, So Long.
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Jan 10, 2022A very raw and crisp southern rock record. This solidified the band's position of rejuvenating a love for rock music
Awards & Rankings
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Apart from Caleb Followill’s distinctive, growly vocals--half-man half-grizzly--this could be a completely different band. A much better band. It’s quite an incredible transformation--and I’ll say this upfront: it doesn’t matter what you thought of their debut, you should listen to this album.
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New Musical Express (NME)It would seem from the evidence presented here that [King Of Leon] are intent on rebuilding themselves from scratch, drawing on whatever wild and wonderful influences they've tripped over in their race to live five lifetimes in every day. [30 Oct 2004, p.63]
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With shorter, tighter songs far more reminiscent of 80’s post-punk than Southern AOR, Aha Shake Heartbreak can only be considered a pleasant surprise.