Kings of Leon - Because of the Times

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. Read More