Because Of The Times - Kings Of Leon

First of all I must state that I am a huge fan of the “Kings of Leon”. Well let me begin with already two successful previous albums this is the third album called “Because of Times” from these guys and what an album. The “Kings of Leon” consists of five male members with the first being “Caleb Followill” on lead vocals & rhythm guitar. Next is “Jared Followill” on bass then “Matthew Followill” on lead guitar and finally “Nathan Followill” on drums. They come from Jackson in Tennesse, USA. The boys spent most of their childhood cruising around Americas deep south with their father “Leon” who was a traveling church preacher and their mother who became ...  Read the complete review

Because of The Times is the third outing from the amazing Nashville rockers, Kings Of Leon. Brothers Caleb, Jared and Nathan and cousin Matthew do not fail to deliver on what is possibly my favourite out of the four KOL albums. The title of the first track, Knocked Up is basically self explanitory. Caleb crawls along the words as if he means every single one and you can't help but think if he's going on experience. We then go into the bass driven Charmer - calebs screams in the chorus only endear us to him further. On Call, the first single from the album is as mainstream as it is underground. I could describe every song, but I guess you get the ...  Read the complete review

So, The Kings of Leon hey? From a southern American state to nearing global domination in about five years. However, for four of them years they hardly looked like 'breaking it'. Their debut full-length album "Young & Young Manhood" was an excellent first effort that seemed a bit 'different' to the majority of stuff out there. "Aha, Shake Heartbreak" was a great performance for the so-called difficult second album. But it ultimately appeared as if the Kings of Leon were destined to be a band that the majority liked but only the minority loved.... Then something happened. "Because of the Times" was released. Released ...  Read the complete review

This third album from Nashville group Kings of Leon is their best yet, full of fantastically-written lyrics & musical brilliance. The track listing is as follows: 1. Knocked Up 2. Charmer 3. On Call 4. McFearless 5. Black Thumbnail 6. My Party 7. True Love Way 8. Ragoo 9. Fans 10. Runner 11. Trunk 12. Camaro 13. Arizona Highlights for me include On Call - a truly amazing track which gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, and is a real favourite with the crowds when KOL perform live. The opening track, Knocked Up, doesn't feel 7 ...  Read the complete review

The third album by Kings Of Leon was released in 2007 and is another great installment from one of the greatest rock bands in the world today. If you have heard the first two albums, Aha Shake Heartbreak and Youth and Young Manhood you will know what I mean when I say this album is totally different from anything they have done before. I think in this third album we begin to see Kings Of Leon eveolving into what they really want to be. The album still has raw qualities but not as much as the previous two albums. It is influenced alot less by their southern roots than the previous two albums and although it isn't my favourite I still think it is ...  Read the complete review