When You See Yourself is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Kings Of Leon. This album marks a significant milestone in the band's career, being their first new album in five years since 2016's "WALLS". Released on March 5, 2021, the album explores fresh sonic terrains while maintaining their time-honored influence.
When You See Yourself was produced by Markus Dravs, an acclaimed producer who's worked with bands like Coldplay and Arcade Fire. The album features 11 tracks, including singles like "The Bandit" and "100,000 People". Both tracks gained significant traction, heralding the band's return.
Kings Of Leon delves deeper into their rich, soulful Southern roots with this album while embracing elements of indie rock and blues. The album showcases the band's growth, both lyrically and musically, reflecting a more introspective stage in their lives.
For this album, the band opted to use more analog technology instead of digital, which contributes to the warm, vintage vibe of the recordings. Some critics claim that this album represents a more mature version of Kings Of Leon, as both the lyrics and music exhibit depth and a level of sophistication.
The album is also notable for being one of the first to be released as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), a type of cryptocurrency. This unconventional move sparked much conversation in the music industry about the future of music distribution and ownership.
