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Because Of The Times - Kings of Leon
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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 136 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    Kings of Leon have spent much of the past couple of years in potentially soul-sapping support slots on extended US stadium tours by the likes of Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam and, most significantly, U2. But rather than be ground down by that experience, they've used it as the jumping-off point for a bold expansion of their own parameters.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    If less accessible on first hearing than its predecessors, the result is an epic wide-screen movie of a CD and the band's best to date.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    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.

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  1. Positive: 68 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 79
  3. Negative: 6 out of 79
  1. OzzL
    8
    Possibly their best album to date. Shame the sales weren't what they deserved to be. The first half of the album is rocky and aggressive. The second half of the album is mature and musically brilliant. On the whole a good album.… Expand
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  2. TimB
    5
    The greatness of the Kings of Leons first couple of discs was the fact that they made sleazy slurring rock n' roll and sported fashions that COMPLETELY ignored current trends and fashions. On this CD, they turn their back on their previous stance and jump the latest haircuts, fashions, and sounds in quest of the top of the latest-greatest heap. Congratulations dudes, you're a success and...you suck like everybody else.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JonathonS
    3
    I was let down, some good songs here and there, but in general this isn't the kings I used to love. I hope with the next cd they return to their roots. p.d. Zeke this cd is their FOURTH LP.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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