Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2000. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually expanded throughout the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound.
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.
01. "Knocked Up" - 7:10
02. "Charmer" - 2:56
03. "On Call" - 3:21
04. "McFearless" - 3:09
05. "Black Thumbnail" - 4:00
06. "My Party" - 4:10
07. "True Love Way" - 4:02
08. "Ragoo" - 3:00
09. "Fans" - 3:35
10. "The Runner" - 4:16
11. "Trunk" - 3:57
12. "Camaro" - 3:09
13. "Arizona" 4:50
US iTunes, Japanese and deluxe edition bonus track
14. "My Third House" - 4:03
UK iTunes bonus track
15. "On Call (AOL Music Sessions)" - 3:21
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
Copyright (c) – RCA Records
Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Recorded At – Blackbird Studio
Mixed At – Blackbird Studio
Recorded At – Sunset Sound
Mixed At – Sunset Sound
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
A&R – Steve Ralbovsky
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Jared Followill
Drums, Backing Vocals – Nathan Followill
Engineer [Second] – Clifton Allen, Lowell Reynolds
Guitar – Matthew Followill
Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Caleb Followill
Management – Andy Mendelsohn, Ken Levitan
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Producer – Angelo Petraglia, Ethan Johns
Written-By – Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
Notes
Released: March 30, 2007
Recorded: 2006 at Blackbird in Nashville; Sunset Sound in Hollywood
Genre: Alternative rock, garage rock, Southern rock
Length: 59:04
Label - HandMeDown, RCA
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.
01. "Knocked Up" - 7:10
02. "Charmer" - 2:56
03. "On Call" - 3:21
04. "McFearless" - 3:09
05. "Black Thumbnail" - 4:00
06. "My Party" - 4:10
07. "True Love Way" - 4:02
08. "Ragoo" - 3:00
09. "Fans" - 3:35
10. "The Runner" - 4:16
11. "Trunk" - 3:57
12. "Camaro" - 3:09
13. "Arizona" 4:50
US iTunes, Japanese and deluxe edition bonus track
14. "My Third House" - 4:03
UK iTunes bonus track
15. "On Call (AOL Music Sessions)" - 3:21
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
Copyright (c) – RCA Records
Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Recorded At – Blackbird Studio
Mixed At – Blackbird Studio
Recorded At – Sunset Sound
Mixed At – Sunset Sound
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
A&R – Steve Ralbovsky
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Jared Followill
Drums, Backing Vocals – Nathan Followill
Engineer [Second] – Clifton Allen, Lowell Reynolds
Guitar – Matthew Followill
Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Caleb Followill
Management – Andy Mendelsohn, Ken Levitan
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Producer – Angelo Petraglia, Ethan Johns
Written-By – Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
Notes
Released: March 30, 2007
Recorded: 2006 at Blackbird in Nashville; Sunset Sound in Hollywood
Genre: Alternative rock, garage rock, Southern rock
Length: 59:04
Label - HandMeDown, RCA
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