Because of the Times Kings of Leon
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- Release Date: 04/03/2007
- Sales Rank: 1,075
- Label: RCA
- UPC: 886970377621
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Because of the Times
| 1 | Knocked Up 7:10 |
| 2 | Charmer 2:56 |
| 3 | On Call 3:21 |
| 4 | McFearless 3:09 |
| 5 | Black Thumbnail 3:59 |
| 6 | My Party 4:10 |
| 7 | True Love Way 4:02 |
| 8 | Ragoo 3:01 |
| 9 | Fans 3:36 |
| 10 | The Runner 4:16 |
| 11 | Trunk 3:57 |
| 12 | Camaro 3:06 |
| 13 | Arizona 4:50 |
About this Artist
Editorial Reviews
Leaning even further toward a kind of post-punk meets prog rock aesthetic than on their first two albums, Nashville-based Kings of Leon have crafted a darker, less pop-oriented and somewhat cerebral affair with 2007's Because of the Times. In fact, if Alan Parsons lent the Allman Brothers his spaceship, Because of the Times would be the resulting space odyssey. While that leads to some intriguing moments, 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. That said, cuts like the atmospheric and brooding lead-off track "Knocked Up" showcase lead-singer Caleb Followill's growing maturity as a singer and lyricist and bring to mind favorable comparisons to such artists as Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. Similarly, the moody single "On Call" as well as the roiling, dramatic "McFearless," while not immediately hummable, do sink into your memory revealing layers of melody and emotion on repeated listens. Matt Collar, All Music Guide
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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 13 and UP
What to watch out for
- Drugs:
Liquor and cigarettes are used minimally as a way to shake the blues and to adapt to a rough-and-tumble lifestyle: "She's such a brat now I'm packing her cigarettes."
- Messages
- Violence:
Liner notes feature spewed blood. Angst-ridden song "Ragoo" references domestic violence. A line: "She could kill me just like she did before."
- Consumerism:
Not an issue.
- Sex:
Not an issue.
- Language:
One swear word: "asshole."
What Parents Need to Know
About Because of the Times
Parents need to know that this Southern garage rock band is suffused with a not-so-catchy rock twang that speaks to those who seem to be stuck in warped drama. Major themes are breaking free from small-town doldrums, courageous manifestos that either make or break careers, and the gratifying, gravitational pull of women. There are also placid moments, like one crystallized in the song "The Runner," where the band sincerely appeals to Jesus for salvation. Real life through the lens of this band is a turbulent roller coaster of romance, but at least it's a band that manages to pull off an entire album with only one questionable word ("asshole") and little else to be worried about.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about how this band expresses themselves in songs that are one-dimensional time capsules. What does the lyricist believe in and why? How accurate is this portrait? Families can discuss the difference between subjective (emotional and abstract) and objective (words with rational, fair aim) content. Families with teens can also talk about how music portrays love. Why do some bands only talk about love as angst-ridden if it's also multifaceted?
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