Name: Because Of The Times by Kings Of Leon
Brand: Kings Of Leon
SKU: 886447330272
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Leaning even further toward a kind of post-punk meets prog rock aesthetic than on their first two albums, Nashville-based Kings of Leon have crafted a darker, less pop-oriented and somewhat cerebral affair with 2007's Because of the Times. In fact, if Alan Parsons lent the Allman Brothers his spaceship, Because of the Times would be the resulting space odyssey. While that leads to some intriguing moments, the general move away from strong, hooky choruses to a focus on expansive, intricate and percussive arrangements may challenge casual and even some longtime fans of the band's catchy, Southern garage rock twang. That said, cuts like the atmospheric and brooding lead-off track "Knocked Up" showcase lead-singer Caleb Followill's growing maturity as a singer and lyricist, and bring to mind favorable comparisons to such artists as Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. Similarly, the moody single "On Call" and the roiling, dramatic "McFearless," while not immediately hummable, do sink into your memory, revealing layers of melody and emotion on repeated listens. ~ Matt Collar

1. Knocked Up

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

2. Charmer

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

3. On Call

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

4. McFearless

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

5. Black Thumbnail

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

6. My Party

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

7. True Love Way

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

8. Ragoo

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

9. Fans

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

10. The Runner

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

11. Trunk

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

12. Camaro

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

13. Arizona

by Kings Of Leon

Background Vocals: Nathan Followill
Jared Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Composer: Matthew Followill
Jared Followill
Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill; Composer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Drums: Nathan Followill; Performer
Lyricist: Caleb Followill
Nathan Followill
Matthew Followill
Jared Followill; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brent Rawlings
Christopher "nacho" Followill; Production
Guitar: Caleb Followill
Matthew Followill; Performer
Performer: Kings Of Leon; Performer
Engineer: Ethan Johns
Lowell Reynolds
Clifton Allen; Production
Primary Artist: Kings Of Leon; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jared Followill; Performer
Vocals: Caleb Followill; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Ethan Johns; Production
Producer: Ethan Johns
Angelo Petraglia; Production
Recording: Ethan Johns; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, American Trad Rock, '00s Alternative, Adult Alternative, Grunge-Pop

Label

RCA - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 2, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886447330272

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Notification

Because Of The Times