Aha Shake Heartbreak

Aha Shake Heartbreak is the second studio album by American rock band Kings of Leon. It was released in November 2004, in the UK and February 2005, in the United States. It is the only album by Kings of Leon to have a Parental Advisory label because of the strong language in "Taper Jean Girl", "Rememo", "Soft", and "Four Kicks". The cover is reminiscent of Queen's A Night at the Opera.

Aha Shake Heartbreak
Studio album by
Kings of Leon
ReleasedNovember 1, 2004 (UK, Ireland)
February 22, 2005 (U.S.)
RecordedApril–June 2004 at Three Crows Studios in Los Angeles
Genre
Length37:36
LabelRCA/HandMeDown
ProducerEthan Johns and Angelo Petraglia recorded and mixed by Jacquire King
Kings of Leon chronology
Youth & Young Manhood
(2003)		 Aha Shake Heartbreak
(2004)		 Day Old Belgian Blues
(2006)
Singles from Aha Shake Heartbreak
  1. "The Bucket"
    Released: October 25, 2004
  2. "Four Kicks"
    Released: January 10, 2005 (UK only)
  3. "King of the Rodeo"
    Released: April 11, 2005
Alternative cover
Additional Cover (Europe)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Blender[3]
Entertainment WeeklyB[4]
The Guardian[5]
NME8/10[6]
Pitchfork4.9/10[7]
Q[8]
Rolling Stone[9]
SpinB[10]
The Village VoiceB+[11]

The album was met with generally favorable reviews, with a Metacritic score of 74.[12]

"The Bucket", "Four Kicks" and "King of the Rodeo" were released as singles in the UK.

The original UK/Ireland version of the album featured a black cover and an orchid, whereas the later US version featured a white background with a different kind of orchid. The album also contains the bonus track "Where Nobody Knows".

The title of the album comes from the third track, "Taper Jean Girl".

There is also a photo, hidden underneath the white plastic of the second black cover, of the band as children.

The band's popularity exploded in Australia during the weeks of September 22, and 29, 2008, when they had all four of their studio albums in the top 50, with Aha Shake Heartbreak peaking at its highest position yet, number 25, and attaining Platinum sales. The album was certified 2x Platinum in Australia on the January 12, 2009. The album has sold more than 910,000 copies worldwide and was ranked #39 on Rolling Stone's Top 100 Albums of the Decade.[13] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[14]

Track listing

All songs written by Kings of Leon (Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill) unless otherwise noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Slow Night, So Long" 3:54
2."King of the Rodeo" 2:25
3."Taper Jean Girl" 3:05
4."Pistol of Fire"Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Angelo Petraglia2:20
5."Milk" 4:00
6."The Bucket" 2:55
7."Soft"Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Angelo Petraglia2:59
8."Razz" 2:15
9."Day Old Blues" 3:33
10."Four Kicks" 2:09
11."Velvet Snow" 2:11
12."Rememo" 3:23
13."Where Nobody Knows" (bonus track) 2:24
Hidden song
No.TitleInLength
14."Too Good to Tango"Slow Night, So Long1:14

Like its predecessor, Aha Shake Heartbreak was recorded with producer Ethan Johns at his 3 Crows studio in Los Angeles using the Beatles' old Abbey Road mixing desk.

Singles

Charts and certifications

Personnel
Kings of Leon
  • Caleb Followill - vocals, rhythm guitar (credited as "pipes")
  • Nathan Followill - drums (credited as "skins")
  • Jared Followill - bass (credited as "slaps")
  • Matthew Followill - lead guitar (credited as "licks")

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