Vinyl Record

Kings of Leon - When You See Yourself

Buy Kings of Leon – When You See Yourself (2LP) at Kilmorna near Listowel: modern alternative rock on vinyl, suited to big choruses and late-night spins.

2LP · 2021

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2021 2LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

When You See Yourself finds Kings of Leon refining their big-room alternative rock into something sleeker and more reflective. The album balances the band’s knack for widescreen hooks with a calmer, more patient groove—still built for loud speakers, but with more space between the hits. You’ll hear familiar KOL hallmarks in the guitar textures and choruses, yet the mood leans inward rather than purely stadium-ready. Across the tracklist the band move between strutting rockers and slower-burn tunes, keeping the tempos varied and the melodies front and centre. It’s a record that works as a full play-through: songs flow with a consistent tone, and the sequencing rewards listening beyond the obvious singles. On 2LP, it’s an easy choice for anyone who likes modern rock with polish: put it on for a weekend spin, a road-trip warm-up, or the kind of evening listen where you want guitars and atmosphere without everything pushing into the red.

As a later-era Kings of Leon statement, this album shows a band comfortable with their legacy while still shaping their sound for the present—less about chasing a moment, more about craft, pacing, and mood. It’s a strong snapshot of modern mainstream rock done with restraint and melody.

This vinyl edition turns the album into a proper “sit down and listen” experience, with the tracklist spread across two records for comfortable sides and better breathing room. If you’re building a Kings of Leon shelf beyond the early classics, this one rounds out the story with a more mature, atmospheric palette.

Polished modern rock with warm low end, chiming/overdriven guitars, steady mid-tempo drums, and Caleb Followill’s vocal right up front. Big choruses, but with plenty of space and atmosphere between peaks.

Recommended for: fans of Kings of Leon from Only by the Night onward; listeners who want melodic alternative rock that’s more mood-driven than aggressive; vinyl nights that call for big hooks without metal-level intensity; anyone into modern rock playlists and arena-ready songwriting.

Is this the Kings of Leon album with “The Bandit”? Yes—“The Bandit” is included on this tracklist. Is it a single LP or a double LP? This release is listed as a 2LP vinyl album. What style of Kings of Leon is this—early raw rock or later polished sound? It leans toward the later, more polished and atmospheric side, with strong melodies and a smoother overall feel.