Product Description

'Because Of The Times' is the third album from American southern rockers Kings Of Leon. Taking their unique fusion of country rock and new-wave to new and exciting levels, this album justifies the immense hype that has surrounded the band since their inception, and will please fans of bands as diverse as Interpol and The Band. Includes the single 'On Call'.This expanded edition includes a bonus DVD containing a full live set recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Track Listing

1. 1.Knocked Up
2. 2.Charmer
3. 3.On Call
4. 4.McFearless
5. 5.Black Thumbnail
6. 6.My Party
7. 7.True Love Way
8. 8.Ragoo
9. 9.Fans
10. 10.The Runner
11. 11.Trunk
12. 12.Camaro
13. 13.Arizona
14. DVD: Full live show shot at Hammersmith Apollo 2007 includes tracks from Because Of The Times and classics from the KOL catalogue.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #705 in Music
• Released on: 2007-11-19
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: CD+DVD

Customer Reviews

Kings of Leon Rock!
Great album! i have all three, and this has to be the best. "on call" is a superb track, and this is great value as you get the live DVD also. They perform some classics on the DVD (the bucket, california waiting) and sound just as good live as on their albums (if not better!). Its a must for any fan

awesomeness!!
I was really excited for this album coming out as i loved Aha Shake Heartbreak. I already loved it on the first listen through, I disagree with the people who say it hasnt developed from the first 2 albums. It absolutely has, stand out tracks for me has to be 'Black Thumbnail', 'Ragoo', 'Fans' and 'Arizona'. Any KOL fan should have this album, its an absolute must.

Harder, edgier a great tonic to the mass of nu punk
The King's first two albums are great pieces of rock, melodic, witty and enduring. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this, lets face it more of the same would've been fine.

The album starts slowly and the first track 'Knocked up' isn't really indicative of the rest of the album tempo wise, it sort of eases you into their 'new' sound, or atleast the sound of this album. Its kind of similar to Kings of old. Then comes Charmer, this track really sets the stall out for the rest of the album. The sound is generally harder and edgier than Aha Shaker Heartbrake, melodies take a slight step back in favour of a more guitar driven, in places almost metal sound.

The result is a breath of fresh air when compared to all the soundalike nu punk bands around at the moment. To those on here who say this isn't a change of style, I disagree, just listen to tracks 2 through 9 and you'll see what I mean.

The other standout for this album is (just like the other Kings' album's) all the tracks are worthy of a listen. Very few bands make albums these days where you just stick the cd in and press play.