Because of the Times

by Kings of Leon

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	04/16/2013
Label:	Sony Legacy
UPC:	0886979854710
Rank:	21394

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Knocked Up
2. Charmer
3. On Call
4. McFearless
5. Black Thumbnail
6. My Party

Disc 2

7. True Love Way
8. Ragoo
9. Fans
10. The Runner
11. Trunk
12. Camaro
13. Arizona

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kings of Leon   Primary Artist
Nathan Followill   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Matthew Followill   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Caleb Followill   Guitar,Vocals
Jared Followill   Bass,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ethan Jones   Audio Production
Angelo Petragua   Audio Production
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Ethan Johns   Producer
Nathan Followill   Composer
Matthew Followill   Composer
Angelo Petraglia   Producer
Lowell Reynolds   Engineer
Clifton Allen   Engineer,Second Engineer
Caleb Followill   Composer
Jared Followill   Composer
Mike Kemp   Cover Photo
James Minchin   Photography
Steve Ralbovsky   A&R
Ken Levitan   Management
Abbe Chant   A&R