JUST like certain scents, music has the power to transport us back to particular periods of our lives.

When I hear songs from Youth and Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon, it is 2004 and I am back in my university halls of residence.

I remember being captivated by lead singer Caleb Followill’s distinctive voice, and lyrics such as “All wrapped up in being nineteen, chasin’ stars that are fallin’”- even if the song’s actual meaning passed me by at the time.

To see these songs performed live at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Friday night was an unforgettable experience.

Since their debut album in 2003, the band has released six more and fans were treated to a mixture of classic tracks and material from their latest album, WALLS.

The atmosphere in the stadium was electric and when Caleb called out “So do you guys want to have some fun?” as the opening bars of Sex on Fire began, the crowd went wild.

What I like most about Kings of Leon is the fact their music cannot be placed into one particular genre, with elements of rock, blues, country, electronic, gospel and more.

One minute we were dancing to the likes of Four Kicks and Molly’s Chambers, the next we were transfixed by a haunting ballad.

The highlight for me was when the curtain dropped on the cool Pop art videos and fancy lighting, and Caleb sang The Runner under a single spotlight. Judging by the cheers and applause that followed everyone else liked it too.

Lizzie Anderson