Only by the Night is the 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. Only by the Night experienced commercial success, peaking inside the top 10 of over 10 different countries. The album was certified the best-selling album in Australia, certified nine times platinum. It also went on to be the highest selling album of 2008 in Australia, the third best selling album of 2008 in the UK, winning two Brit Awards, and the 18th best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK.
