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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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 143 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. Dot Music
    80
    The need for rock'n'roll bands to declare war on clichés has been evident for ages. But who'd have thought a band in tight jeans and sunglasses would wind up leading the charge?
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    'Because Of The Times' cements Kings Of Leon as one of the great American bands of our times.
  4. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 81
  3. Negative: 6 out of 81
  1. DOWNEY2010
    10
    Arizona is one of the best songs I have ever heard, just one of the many highlights on this album. Big change in the kings sound in this album but it works perfectly.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. StevenH.
    7
    A little more up-and-down than most albums, but when it's up it's pretty damn catchy. Solid effort.
  4. ChrisR
    4
    This album is extremely disappointing, repetitive, boring and unimaginative. It seems Kings of Leon are going backwards--each album is worse than the last.… Expand

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