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Kings and Queens
Kelly Staskel, October 31, 2009 12:00 ET
With its new single "Kings and Queens," 30 Seconds to Mars veers from the post-hardcore direction of its previous two albums toward a more accessible sound. Fans might be surprised to hear riffs that recall U2 more than Incubus, but the song was clearly crafted with radio in mind. Stately drums and dramatic strings are paired with lyrics that take on a stark, apocalyptic tone: "The age of man is over, a darkness comes and all/ These lessons that we learned here have only just begun." A chorus chants behind singer Jared Leto's smooth, powerful voice, evoking the collective thrill of a live show. Grounded by Leto's convincing vocals, "Kings and Queens" is epic rock at its most affecting.
Kings and Queens
Kelly Staskel, October 31, 2009 12:00 ET
With its new single "Kings and Queens," 30 Seconds to Mars veers from the post-hardcore direction of its previous two albums toward a more accessible sound. Fans might be surprised to hear riffs that recall U2 more than Incubus, but the song was clearly crafted with radio in mind. Stately drums and dramatic strings are paired with lyrics that take on a stark, apocalyptic tone: "The age of man is over, a darkness comes and all/ These lessons that we learned here have only just begun." A chorus chants behind singer Jared Leto's smooth, powerful voice, evoking the collective thrill of a live show. Grounded by Leto's convincing vocals, "Kings and Queens" is epic rock at its most affecting.
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The Billboard Hot 100
Issue Date: 2009-11-28
This Week Last Week Title, Artist
Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label 		Peak
Position 		Weeks
on
Chart
1 2 Empire State Of Mind, Jay-Z + Alicia Keys 
Roc Nation 522671* | 		1 10
2 1 Fireflies, Owl City 
Universal Republic DIGTIAL | 		1 13
3 3 Whatcha Say, Jason DeRulo 
Beluga Heights DIGITAL | Warner Bros. | 		1 14
4 4 Replay, Iyaz 
Time Is Money/Beluga Heights DIGITAL | Reprise | 		4 13
5 22 Need You Now, Lady Antebellum 
Capitol Nashville DIGITAL | 		5 14
Source: Billboard View Full Chart »
 


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