Is there a more perfect song?

Happy Birthday, Mom!

In light of the viral sensation that is Rebecca Black's "Friday", I thought it would be fun to list some... better... songs about the days of the week.

"Manic Monday" by The Bangles

"Ruby Tuesday" by The Rolling Stones

"Waiting for Wednesday" by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories

"Thursday's Child" by David Bowie

"Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure

"Saturday Night's All Right for Fighting" by Elton John (bonus for John Ritter intro! Lest we forget.)

"Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2

And just for kicks

"Days of the Week" by Stone Temple Pilots

Strangely applicable this year...

A marvel in precision editing.

Dare I say it. Kings of Leon is the U2 of the new generation.

While my mother would scream "Blasphemy!", this is the thought that ran through my head as I listened to their latest release Come Around Sundown. 

The boys from Tennessee have delivered a solid follow-up to their blockbuster Only By The Night, that doesn't sell out or feel half-assed.

The tracks on Come Around Sundown expand on their sweeping rock anthem sound, with songs like "Pyro" and "The Face" as well as the high energy sing-along vibe on tracks like "Radioactive" and "No Money". Meanwhile, "Mi Amigo" and "Pony Up" prove they haven't lost sight of their Southern roots. And the bonus track "Celebration" revisits their early grungy sound - a stark reminder that in their recent fame, Kings of Leon have not gone soft.

Not every track works. "Beach Side" seems very out of sorts for the boys. It just doesn't seem genuine.

But, overall, this band knows how to deliver crowd-pleasing rock that doesn't compromise on their integrity. And this is where the sudden U2 comparison sprang from. I mean it as a compliment. After all, doesn't every band wish to last as long as Bono and the boys?