Name: Because Of The Times
Brand: Kings Of Leon

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88697077412

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-04-02

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

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Standard:20

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886970774123

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Kings Of Leon

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

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Kings of Leon are a rock band from Tennessee, USA. Formed in 1999, the group consists of three brothers and their first cousin, Matthew. Initially blending southern rock, garage rock, hard rock, country and blues on their first two albums, they later transitioned to an indie/arena/pop rock sound after touring with U2. The band's name is a tribute to their father and grandfather, both named Leon.

'aha shake heartbreak' may have blown open the doors of fame for kings of leon, but their third full-length album (named for a united pentecostal church ministers' conference) could well usher the nashville foursome directly to rock and roll's zenith. there's hardly a change in plans for the three followill brothers and their cousin, and that means producer ethan johns, a smorgasbord of musical influences, and a cacophonous ensemble of guitar, bass, and drums. a trio of relentless rockers - 'my party,' 'camaro,' and the sarcastic 'charmer' - are sure to pacify those familiar with the kings' blueprint, yet there is ripening in the band's approach heard, in several of the record's 13 songs. reverb guitar and vocals and a 'woo woo' chorus add a sinister aspect to 'trunk,' and 'knocked up' features a laissez-faire caleb followill crooning "she don't care what her mama said / she's gonna have my baby." the seven-minute revelation of fatherhood that opens the album leads into the u2-influenced 'mcfearless,' a reggae-splashed 'ragoo,' and the rambling english blues of 'black thumbnail.' it's a rogue element that has always left every record fresh, and this time it has kings of leon teetering on the edge of rock renown.

Because Of The Times

Music GB