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 Pretty damned good! October 15, 2008
Mr. R. C. Auty (England)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wasn't a Kings of Leon fan before I heard 'Only by the Night', but am now, so I tried this one. Not quite as good but still very enjoyable, and you can see the path they were taking toward their latest work with this offereing. Recommended, there are a few really good songs here too!
 brilliant. full stop. August 11, 2008
Diane (Buxton, Derbyshire, England)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm 46. My eldest daughter is almost 22. (not that THAT matters, but I'm perhaps a little older than the average Kings of Leon "fan"?) Because of the Times is one of those rare cd's you can put on, and listen to, (all the way through) when you need a cd you can put on, and listen to, all the way through, without having to fast forward through the rubbish bits. Because there aren't any. (rubbish bits) Brilliant, as I said.
Stunning August 9, 2008
Ms. C. P. O'brien (London)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This album is stunning from start to finish. It is even worth buying just for the single Fans which is one of the most beautifully constructed songs that I have ever heard.
Great album from 2007 February 27, 2008
LK
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This album really impressed me. I already loved Kings Of Leon and already had all their other albums, however I wasn't so sure of their new sound and was weary of buying the whole album as the singles weren't as good as previous singles (in my opinion). But I would definetly recommend this album to everyone, fans of previous Kings of Leon may be disappointed that they have changed their style but they would still appreciate this as it is another great album from KOL, but with a more mature sound. And those who liked the singles will like the album as it is consitantly good throughout.
Get your daily fix of 'The Times' February 17, 2008
A. Sweeney (London, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tennesse rockers Kings Of Leon return with their third and heaviest, perhaps most accomplished album to date, 'Because Of The Times', staking their claim as one of the finest rock groups on the planet. This is a rock album as immense, wild and important as Nirvana's 'In Utero' and the second track, 'Charmer' could quite easily have been written and performed by Kurt Cobain at his sardonic best. 'McFearless' has been compared with (early) U2, but, in reality, it's much better than that.
'On Call' is anthemic and features a vocal hook which burrows deep inside your mind long after the song and album have finished. 'My Party' features a busy bass and drum combination which almost evokes the disco era and yet never strays from serious rock 'n' roll. The opener, 'Knocked Up', a dark, hypnotic, almost troubled song about imminent fatherhood is superb. 'Fans' is yet another highlight - in fact there are so many highlights on this album it soon becomes apparent that this album is just one big highlight.
What truly stands out, listening to the album, is just how good Kings Of Leon are as a band - as musicians. Perhaps the fact that they are siblings has helped them fashion a special understanding with each other, but - whatever the reason - they truly are all playing from the same page and have a tightness even during their most musicially intricate moments that is a delight to savour. Add to that their not unsubstantial charm as well as their well written, accessible songs and you have a strong contender for one of the best rock albums of 2007.
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