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.
San Diego Chargers Cheerleader Stacie.PLAYOFFS? (Jim Mora) Did someone say PLAYOFFS? Yes, although the Playoffs are here now, i’ll still pick in the same format as the Regular season, for the most part. But first:Hear ‘ON CALL’, ‘Charmer’, ‘McFearless’, ‘My Party’, and ‘Arizona’ by ‘KINGS OF LEON’ at http://sportsblognflbybubba.podomatic.comAnd now to my Picks for the NFL
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Ah, the Kings Of Leon. Here in Toronto to promote their latest album Because Of The Times. Or were they? With a set list that included a number of tunes from their first album, including Trani, perhaps they were just here to play to their fans.Come look at more photos: Kings Of Leon
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mmm i love this album :)kings are another one of my faavourites. i think this albums interesting because its very different to their other stuff but keeps that same of KOL twist to it. you definately know when you're listening to the kings, thats for sure!i think this is an excellent third album, and whether you like em or not it definately worth listening to if you haven't already!:)(mornings ...
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I’ve seen these baptist-belt shiz-kickers a bunch of times, but I swear their @$$es keep getting better, both in the studio and out on the road. Finally the US is taking notice to what the rest of the english-speaking world has known for years (NZ and Aussie are fave destinations) that these 3 bro’s and a cuz play solid rock’n’roll songs with lyrics both worth listening and laughing to - a
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Sometimes it’s right in front of your face. As if out of nowhere, which is probably how it should be. Great rock ‘n’ roll, after all, should seize us head on, claim the center stage and say yes, now, this moment is ours. Because of the Times by Kings of Leon does that in spades.It opens with the depressingly thrilling ‘Knocked Up’, a seven minute epic that soars on what seems like desert
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From "An Aquarium Drunkard":http://aquariumdrunkard.com/?p=1307#comments....Five years ago it would have been easy to dismiss Kings of Leon as another half-assed attempt to cash in on the uber-hyped “return to rawk/garage” revival. Lazily penned by critics as “the southern Strokes” (gag), Kings of Leon defied expectations on their second full length album Aha Shake Heartbreak sounding more
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King's of Leon's new album _Because of the Times_ isn't due until April, but I'm gonna say this now. It's gonna be one of the greatest albums of the year. First single is "On Call". _Youth and Young Manhood_ was a solid, well-above-average debut._Aha Shake Heartbreak_ absolutely incredible sophmore album._Because of the Times_ - stratospheric.....
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King's of Leon's new album _Because of the Times_ isn't due until April, but I'm gonna say this now. It's gonna be one of the greatest albums of the year. First single is "On Call". _Youth and Young Manhood_ was a solid, well-above-average debut._Aha Shake Heartbreak_ absolutely incredible sophmore album._Because of the Times_ - stratospheric.....
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On the heels of yesterday's announcement that Radiohead will be headlining two nights of the inaugural "All Points West festival":http://www.apwfestival.com/updates/news (Aka east coast Coachella), comes the first round of artists.Jack Johnson, Underworld, Kings of Leon, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Cat Power, The Roots, The New Pornographers, Youssou N'Dour, Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, Michael Fran...
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Joining Jay-Z this year on Glastonbury's famed Pyramid stage as headliners are The Verve and Kings Of Leon.The Kings of Leon will headline the Pyramid Stage on the Friday night (June 27th), while Jay-Z will play on Saturday (June 28th) and The Verve will close out the festival on the Sunday (June 29th).Other performers billed for the event include Neil Diamond, Leonard Cohen, Hot Chip, and Brit...
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yeah yeah I KNOWMY LAST POST WAS THE SAME DAMNED THINGMUST BE WHAT GETS ME HEREwell when queen Mog speaks EVERYBODY LISTENSsooo go LOVE HER listen to my PIMPETTE NOW!
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Add the Kings of Leon's 'Because Of The Times' album to the list of great cds' ALREADY released in 2007...this year is shaping up to be one of the most vibrant years, musically speaking, in recent memory.
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to listen to music n shit while as i type i am smashing my fookin 500 gig hard drive that died a violent death earlier90,000 songs *POOF*pissed off PIMPrawk
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DBTs aren't the only ones with a Southern rock opera.Working band. Heck of a wage, too old to preach. (Do you love her like no other?)I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know where we're gonna go.My cold cold sailor heart says get on your way.I try so awful hard but I can't change.Can't stop running from the demon in my head.It's safe to say if I don't get this out of me I might quite easily ...
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My number 6 of my top 10 of 2007!Band: Kings of LeonTitle: Because of the TimesBest Track: Knocked UpBest Line: “Here’s to the kids out there smoking in the streets. They’re way too young, but I’m way too old to preach.”Trivia: “On Call” was the first single. The third album of Kings of Leon Rarely has an opening track engaged me so as "Knocked Up" on this album. The so
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San Diego Chargers Cheerleader Stacie.PLAYOFFS? (Jim Mora) Did someone say PLAYOFFS? Yes, although the Playoffs are here now, i’ll still pick in the same format as the Regular season, for the most part. But first:Hear ‘ON CALL’, ‘Charmer’, ‘McFearless’, ‘My Party’, and ‘Arizona’ by ‘KINGS OF LEON’ at http://sportsblognflbybubba.podomatic.comAnd now to my Picks for the NFL
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I have played KOL's "Because Of The Times" into the ground...and i still love every single note of it!It's becoming one of those albums that I can fall back on, finding a different song on the record for whatever mood I may be in...it's becoming an all timer.
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If this album had come out when I was 22 instead of 32, I think it would have been one I would have listened to every day. It would have been the kind you put on at work in the afternoons when you need something to kick you through the last part of the day. Something you listen to in the summer driving through the country with the windows rolled down. Now, I know it's good, but it doesn't me...
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From "An Aquarium Drunkard":http://aquariumdrunkard.com/?p=1307#comments....Five years ago it would have been easy to dismiss Kings of Leon as another half-assed attempt to cash in on the uber-hyped “return to rawk/garage” revival. Lazily penned by critics as “the southern Strokes” (gag), Kings of Leon defied expectations on their second full length album Aha Shake Heartbreak sounding more
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Sometimes it’s right in front of your face. As if out of nowhere, which is probably how it should be. Great rock ‘n’ roll, after all, should seize us head on, claim the center stage and say yes, now, this moment is ours. Because of the Times by Kings of Leon does that in spades.It opens with the depressingly thrilling ‘Knocked Up’, a seven minute epic that soars on what seems like desert
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New albums for release next Monday.Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times (Colombia)Unable to upload album cover (sorry)It's not business as usual on the Nashville-based quartet's ambitious, eclectic new album 'Because Of The Times'.The title refers to an annual preachers conference the boys attended growing up and contains Kings of Leon's first-ever album track that clocks in at longer than five...
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I’ve seen these baptist-belt shiz-kickers a bunch of times, but I swear their @$$es keep getting better, both in the studio and out on the road. Finally the US is taking notice to what the rest of the english-speaking world has known for years (NZ and Aussie are fave destinations) that these 3 bro’s and a cuz play solid rock’n’roll songs with lyrics both worth listening and laughing to - a
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| 3 On Call |
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| 4 McFearless |
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| 8 Ragoo |
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| 9 Fans |
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| 10 The Runner |
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| 11 Trunk |
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| 12 Camaro |
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| 13 Arizona |
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