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'Only By The Night' is the Grammy Award, Brit Award-winning fourth studio album by American rock band Kings of Leon, released worldwide in September 2008. Writing for the band's fourth album commenced just days after the release of their third, 'Because Of The Times' in 2007. The album was recorded by producers Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King through February 2008 in Nashville's Blackbird Studios.
'Only By The Night' experienced commendable commerical success, peaking inside the top 10 in over 10 different countries. The album was certified seven times platinum in Australia and was the No.1 album of 2008. Furthermore, two singles from the album have found high chartings, 'Sex On Fire' coming in at No.1 in the UK, Australia, and on the United States' Hot Modern Rock Tracks, and at No.2 in New Zealand. The album's second single 'Use Somebody' also charted at No.2 in the UK, and at No.2 in Australia.
'Only By The Night' received a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 51st Grammy Awards with the single 'Sex On Fire' receiving two nominations for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rock Song. 'Sex On Fire' was awarded with the Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals on February 8th. The album was also awarded "2008 Album of the Year" by the UK's Q Magazine, as well as Rolling Stone Magazine voting it as the 20th best album out of their top 50 Best Albums of 2008. The album was also awarded "Best International Album" at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
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