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Universal acclaim- based on 184 Ratings
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Positive: 153 out of 184
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Mixed: 15 out of 184
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Negative: 16 out of 184
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Dec 5, 2017
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Jun 9, 2015This one is a great record. It has lots of influences, some of them more recent than others, but in the end the songwriting is great and the swagger is high in the more "rock" tracks (ex. Charmer).
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Oct 30, 2013Without doubt kings of Leon's best piece of work. The album kicks off with the epic knocked up, seven and half minutes of jaw dropping music. This album blends kings of Leon's new massive sound with their old southern roots. A great album from start to finish.
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Feb 19, 2012Because Of The Times is King of Leon's best album. The music doesn't have as much of a pop flavor as their previous efforts, but a raw rock sound that's different from anything they've done. This is kind of a turning point for them, unfortunately from here they took the wrong path.
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Dec 15, 2010
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Oct 21, 2010Arizona 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.
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Oct 10, 2010best album of the decade. enough said.
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Sep 17, 2010Kings of leon changed their style for the better.They're half hard rock half soft rock style finally works on this record.My problem with old KOL was that theyre slower songs lacked feeling and were ultimitly boring.'Arizona' and 'The Runner' are highlights on this terrific album
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JonathonSJul 18, 2009I 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.
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OzzLMar 6, 2009Possibly 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.
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ZachPDec 21, 2008Flawed, spectacular and sprawling, Because of the Times is the Kings best album yet. it's contagious and insane and "On Call' is by far their best song since "California Waiting." If the bittersweet melody of that song and "Arizona" doesn't touch you in some way, you have no soul.
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TimBDec 17, 2008
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AaronHMay 6, 2008Best album of 2007.
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MojoPiNApr 19, 2008While lyrically it's no masterpiece, the words still resonate as personal, impassioned tales that help carry the tunes, but ultimately, it's the depth of the music, the beautifully thick and well placed drum sounds and the soaring neo-shoegazing guitar work that makes this album a real gem of 2007.
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TomO.Apr 18, 2008Great new sound for KOL, not as passionate as they are on the previous records.
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StevenH.Mar 8, 2008A little more up-and-down than most albums, but when it's up it's pretty damn catchy. Solid effort.
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ArteFeb 3, 2008Has it's ups and downs like any CD and it certainly can't touch their marvellous debut, but a superb offerng nonetheless. Some fans of the band might not appreciate the new direction, but most Rock'n'Rollers will enjoy this one.
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ZekeT.Dec 8, 2007A mature, beautiful third album from the new kings of southern rock.
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DanA.Sep 17, 2007Initially a promising record, but after a few more listens reveals itself to be as mediocre as their other records. there are plenty of better records from 2007, don't bother with this.
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JamieSep 6, 2007The year is rapidly coming to a close and it's my favorite of the year too - and I hadn't owned anything of theirs previously and went out and bought all of it on the strength of this.
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TBoneJul 16, 2007If you listen to Knocked Up, Charmer (Get past the yelp), On Call, True Love Way, Ragoo, Fans, McFearless, Black Thumbnail. I don't see how this scores less than a 7. It's good. Great for drinking whiskey in the dark or driving in the dark.
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SpencerJ.Jun 29, 2007Just gets better and better with every listen. It's a shame they don't get as much attention in the states as they do over in Britain.
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JoeJun 15, 2007best album of 2007 so far. no filler tracks, the album flows beautifully from beginning to end. every track is unique and awesome in its right...highly recommended.
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GarethH.Jun 13, 2007
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TimHJun 5, 2007Great stuff. I saw them live not too long ago, and they blew me away. "Knocked Up" is a classic.
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WillL.Jun 5, 2007Exceeds the promise shown on their first two albums, this is flawless. The band still have raw energy, but now play with atmosphere, acoustics and benefit from improved (Springsteen-esque) lyrics, previously their achilles heel.
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danaMay 17, 2007loved the first two albums but kol get better with each album. this is definatly the album of the year for me. so many good tracks, camero, black thumbnail, my party, mcfearless
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ArjenDMay 8, 2007Much, much better than their first two records. I didn't like them at all but Because of the Times is really wonderful! It is stuck on my iPod at the moment.
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JonCMay 4, 2007Great record, great band. A breath of fresh air. The boys are stretching it out, people have to allow them to evolve.
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KitTMay 3, 2007None of the songs are bad, I don't think and there's some good melodies in between the songs, but none of the songs are killers either. Some of the music gets too stagnant, and if you'd expected something that will blow your mind like 'Aha Shake Heartbreak' you may be disappointed. That being said, they're still my favourite band at the moment.
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CathlinOMay 2, 2007I have to agree with Ilya R on this one, only I think it doesn't get much better than the entire album (though there may be notable exceptions)
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tonyApr 30, 2007
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luisvApr 29, 2007Algunos aprecian el hehco de arriesgarse a hacer algo diferente de llo que se espera. Los Kings of Leon se arriesgaron y apenas salieron a flote. El disco es diferente, sonbre todo del anterior y muy básico Aha Shake... El disco funciona mejor entre más oidas se le dé y mi última opinión es que es bueno a secas.
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IlyaRApr 25, 2007Last album was rock solid. This album is even better. And while I like the U2-experimentation, I still think the Kings are at the top of their game while spitting out fast, "classic rock" thrums ("Black Thumbnail", "Camaro") and hopelessly catchy pop gems ("True Love Way", "Fans"). They have yet to dissapoint.
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ChrisRApr 25, 2007This album is extremely disappointing, repetitive, boring and unimaginative. It seems Kings of Leon are going backwards--each album is worse than the last.
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AndrewApr 24, 2007
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federicorApr 23, 2007A quite good album, I dare say!
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JimmyTApr 17, 2007Because of the time is an awe-inspiring album, a step up from the already high-flying Aha Shake Heartbreak. White this release Kings of Leon prove they are more than a one trick pony and pave their ways to rock superstardom
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JamesSApr 16, 2007I really enjoyed Aha Shake Heartbreak. This album was a huge let down for me. Aha seemed like a jam session, but it was a sound all its own. This album was a dissapointment.
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DiegoPApr 15, 2007An amazing album by an amazing band!
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JohnnySApr 13, 2007
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MichelleKApr 13, 2007Great album. Shows the diversity and musical intelligence that the band has. awesome album best tracks: McFearless, Ragoo, On Call and Charmer.
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PeteApr 12, 2007Weak arena rock. Doesn't come close to Youth and Aha. They need to grow back their beards and their balls.
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JosephAApr 11, 2007Wow, I thought their last album was complete crap with hints of promise and I absolutely was not interested in hearing their new one. Well, thank god I gave it a shot!! Those hints of promise have blossomed in a massive way, the album is excellent.
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Gina.PApr 10, 2007This album is definitely a 10. You would have never expected it from them. It's emotional and rough at the same time. Like a jam session with emotion. Amazing, you should all listen.
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AaronHApr 9, 2007Best album of 2007.
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ZacSApr 9, 2007This album is great from start to finish. Its soul searching and makes you question yourself. All of it equals awesome. Pick it up! definitely one of the best of 2007
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MarkGApr 9, 2007
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B.MichaelApr 8, 2007The Kings of Leon sound gets bloated and smaller at the same time; falls well short of debut and Aha Heartbreak.
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salmanhApr 8, 2007Iconic Album .. amazing
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beckysfdApr 7, 2007great work, boys
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MattGApr 6, 2007They just keep making original music without going overboard. I didn't think they would be able to beat the first two albums, but they did. Their best effort to date and if you've heard their first two, then that is a gigantic complement.
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BrentonLApr 4, 2007
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RambowApr 4, 2007Great album that benefits from multiple listens. Not more of the same but more great stuff either way.
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JaddyPApr 4, 2007
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mikeyfApr 4, 2007seen the band 1/2 dozen times. so have wife & kids. just heard - bott - new album on spinner.com (aolmusic). what happened? you guys rocked & now you smells like ass. shame on followills. like a musical fug u at they fans. save your cash.
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AndrewBApr 4, 2007this album was so good it beats ford rovers!
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jdApr 3, 2007I admit, I was mislead by the music they have posted on MySpace. This album is refreshing. Straight up, head nodding beats. Great vocals. More good songs than bad. The song "Fans" is one of my new fave. songs.
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matthewbApr 3, 2007Classic
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JustinPApr 3, 2007The best album i've heard in years.
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jimApr 2, 2007great record! best yet! love them!
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AricApr 2, 2007A more focused album by a brilliant band on the verge of a great career! 'Kings' have a sound that is a complex mix of many influences too often pigeon-holed as Southern Rock. Listen to tracks like "On Call", " Knocked Up", "Ragoo" and my personal favorite "McFearless" and you will hear music from a band too young for this amount of scope.
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RubSApr 1, 2007It's awesome - don't like a few moments on the songs, but it is still pretty cool!
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tonySApr 1, 2007i enjoy alot of the songs, but think the score is a bit to high, id say it deserves about a 65-70, not at all a bad album, then again perhaps it needs to just grow on me. I do know one thing for sure, "charmer", the yelling is flat out annoying.
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brettsApr 1, 2007F'n awesome!
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OillhnhkkMar 31, 2007fan fucking tastic!!
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kevinmMar 31, 2007i will never understand the appeal of this mediocre garage band singer needs to spit the marbles out of his mouth
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JoachimHMar 31, 2007This is by far the best album of 2007! Caleb have not sounded better for years, and the rest of the band swings so cool. This bad-ass-rock-n-roll-album is a must for every fan of Jet, The Fratellis, The Vines or just for fans of good rock. The best number is the amazing single "On Call", and i strongly recommend this album to everyone!
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JonathanE.Mar 30, 2007I was surprised by this record. I liked their last record "Aha Shake Heartbreak", it had a few great songs but it was a bit unfocused and not quite all the way there. With "Because of the Times" Kings of Leon have finally arrived delivering a cohesive album full of brilliant songs. Great vocals, great guitar playing, and great mood throughout.
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cathlinbMar 29, 2007this album oozes greatness. and the followill family? they ooze greatness with a side of sex appeal. "knocked up" takes my breath away.
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jakegMar 29, 2007This bands sound is unique, catchy and it is great
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EDWARDSMar 29, 2007Buy this album!
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DGMar 29, 2007Shows a ton of growth since Aha Shake Heartbreak, both as musicians and songwriters. One of my favorites of 2007 so far.
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DrunkenMasterMar 29, 2007Don't you think it is interesting that this CD doesn't get released for another three weeks but it already has several 10 scores? Those votes couldn't be from record company shills, could they? I mean it's not like Kings Of Leon has ever lied about themselves...oh, wait: their entire "preacher's sons" backstory is a sham! Swallow the kool-aid, hipsters.
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TB2Mar 29, 2007Great album. A little more matured for the more matured rock your socks off listener. I believe "Filter" magazine had it right with "This is meat and 'taters rock mixed with the Devil's blood." Good stuff and mixes well with Black Crowes, Drive-by-Truckers, etc.
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TPMar 29, 2007Absolutely nothing to be disappointed about here. A Classic.
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tinatMar 23, 2007
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KyleNMar 14, 2007Listening to this album makes me feel like a badass
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SteveHMar 11, 2007A work of genius that builds on the first two albums and gets so far into your head you can't get it out. Ragoo and Fans particular favourites and as good as anything they've done so far. The band extend their playing to the next level and Caleb has to be the best singer in rock.
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[Anonymous]Mar 7, 2007brilliant, a masterpiece. this album has everything, and i haven't heard anything so fresh in years. but it as soon as it comes out, i know i will. many standout tracks, great musicianship, great lyrics. just amazing.
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RobHMar 7, 2007Amazing album, continuing their tradition of pure class albums. you get the sense of a more mature band when you listen to this album.
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winstongMar 5, 2007Breath of fresh air,they needed to oull off a good album and theyve done it in style!!
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TrinaG.Mar 3, 2007
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Awards & Rankings
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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.
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Although it's stylistically diverse, the album feels coherent.
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Kings of Leon often seem torn between their stadium rawk impulses and their hip underground aspirations.