Because Of The Times
by Kings of Leon
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Apr 3, 2007
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 184
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 184
  3. Negative: 16 out of 184

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  1. TP
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    Absolutely nothing to be disappointed about here. A Classic.
  2. jakeg
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    This bands sound is unique, catchy and it is great
  3. AndrewB
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    this album was so good it beats ford rovers!
  4. beckysfd
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    great work, boys
  5. winstong
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    Breath of fresh air,they needed to oull off a good album and theyve done it in style!!
  6. Gina.P
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    This 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.
  7. salmanh
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    Iconic Album .. amazing
  8. MarkG
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    Definitely a 10.Having read some reviews it seems to me critics miss the point about records,if they sound good they are good and this one sounds great.It's also a grower.I've now listened to the full album over a dozen times & it keeps getting better.It doesn't matter if they sound a bit like this band or that band only that they make good songs doing it and these boys are Definitely a 10.Having read some reviews it seems to me critics miss the point about records,if they sound good they are good and this one sounds great.It's also a grower.I've now listened to the full album over a dozen times & it keeps getting better.It doesn't matter if they sound a bit like this band or that band only that they make good songs doing it and these boys are talented enough to carry it off.Can't wait for their next offering.Meanwhile i'll just play this album 'til my ears bleed.Keep up the good work boys,Scotland loves you.… Expand
  9. WillL.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Exceeds 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.
  10. SteveH
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    A 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.
  11. tinat
    Mar 23, 2007
    10
    by far their best album yet! the first two had great moments, but this has classic songs all the way through. i'm lucky to really enjoy 4-5 songs on any record. that is when i know i like it. i can easily listen to at least 9-10 of these at any given moment! this record is perfect for soundtracks to great movies. it's like explosions in the sky with shorter, poppier songs, a by far their best album yet! the first two had great moments, but this has classic songs all the way through. i'm lucky to really enjoy 4-5 songs on any record. that is when i know i like it. i can easily listen to at least 9-10 of these at any given moment! this record is perfect for soundtracks to great movies. it's like explosions in the sky with shorter, poppier songs, a singer and more distortion and reverb.… Expand
  12. EDWARDS
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    Buy this album!
  13. cathlinb
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    this album oozes greatness. and the followill family? they ooze greatness with a side of sex appeal. "knocked up" takes my breath away.
  14. Oillhnhkk
    Mar 31, 2007
    10
    fan fucking tastic!!
  15. [Anonymous]
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    brilliant, 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.
  16. bretts
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    F'n awesome!
  17. MichelleK
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    Great album. Shows the diversity and musical intelligence that the band has. awesome album best tracks: McFearless, Ragoo, On Call and Charmer.
  18. jim
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    great record! best yet! love them!
  19. JustinP
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    The best album i've heard in years.
  20. Rambow
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    Great album that benefits from multiple listens. Not more of the same but more great stuff either way.
  21. MattG
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    They 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.
  22. ZacS
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    This 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
  23. AaronH
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    Best album of 2007.
  24. dana
    May 17, 2007
    10
    loved 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
  25. CathlinO
    May 2, 2007
    10
    I 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)
  26. TimH
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Great stuff. I saw them live not too long ago, and they blew me away. "Knocked Up" is a classic.
  27. AaronH
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Best album of 2007.
  28. ZekeT.
    Dec 8, 2007
    10
    A mature, beautiful third album from the new kings of southern rock.
  29. DiegoP
    Apr 15, 2007
    10
    An amazing album by an amazing band!
  30. Joe
    Jun 15, 2007
    10
    best 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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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. 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.
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  2. Hartford Courant
    80
    Although it's stylistically diverse, the album feels coherent.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    Kings of Leon often seem torn between their stadium rawk impulses and their hip underground aspirations.
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