Title: Because of the Times Artist: Kings of Leon Release Date: 4/3/2007 Label: BMG, Columbia, RCA Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 886970377621, 0886970774123, 886972020921, 4988017647653, 088697077412 Genre: Rock Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, American Trad Rock Moods: Freewheeling, Plaintive, Ramshackle, Raucous, Reflective, Reverent, Somber, Uncompromising, Atmospheric, Cerebral, Difficult, Energetic, Exuberant, Melancholy, Nocturnal, Passionate, Rollicking, Romantic, Spiritual, Brooding, Earnest, Summery, Tense/Anxious, Yearning, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bleak, Earthy, Intimate, Literate, Sleazy Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 18 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

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. The Runner
11. Trunk
12. Camaro
13. Arizona

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD BMG 21524 2007 CD Columbia 88697077412 2007 CD RCA 06669 2007 CD RCA 88697202092

Because of the Times [Bonus Track]

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" as well as the roiling, dramatic "McFearless," while not immediately hummable, do sink into your memory revealing layers of melody and emotion on repeated listens. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide

Name Credits Abbe Chant A&R Angelo Petraglia Producer Caleb Followill Guitar, Vocals Clifton Allen Engineer, Second Engineer Ethan Johns Producer James Minchin Photography Jared Followill Vocals (Background), Bass Ken Levitan Management Lowell Reynolds Engineer Matthew Followill Vocals (Background), Guitar Mike Kemp Cover Photo Nathan Followill Vocals (Background), Drums Steve Ralbovsky A&R Ted Jensen Mastering