Kings of Leon

Because of the Times

RCA Records

4.5 out of 5

This is what a follow-up album should be.

Kings of Leon’s newest release Because of the Times, according to the band, takes what people expect from their sound and “throws them for a loop.”

But the truth is, that Because of the Times actually throws no loops but continues doing what Kings of Leon have become known for — but that’s not a bad thing.

In the press release that accompanied the CD — the band’s third full LP — it states “It would have been easy for Kings of Leon to make Aha Shake Heartbreak Part II and call it a day … But instead of resting on their rep, the guys chose to challenge themselves.”

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