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Knocked Up. Charmer. On Call. McFearless. Black Thumbnail. My Party. True Love Way. Ragoo. Fans. The Runner. Trunk. Camaro. Arizona.
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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...
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No-one packages a CD album quite like the Japanese. Known as a culture for elaborate and excessive packaging, their approach to the CD album is no exception. From the visual delights of the artwork and packaging, to the content itself, you will without doubt get your money's worth here. The inclusion of the famous 'obi-strip' not only adds a uniquely intriguing aspect, but is also a great marketing tool for the Japanese labels. The term 'obi-strip' is derived from the name of the piece of...
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Rolling Stone (p.69) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "['Knocked Up'] is the Tennessee band's big album-opening saga, building from quiet to loud with guitar licks that sound like the Edge fried in okra, with ominous thunderclap drumroll..." Rolling Stone (p.113) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "[The album shows] them exploring the dynamics within garage-quartet basics with pop-sonic flair." Entertainment Weekly (p.75) - "[T]he result is an epic wide-screen movie of a CD and...
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KINGS OF LEON Because Of The Times (2007 UK 13-track CD album - The Followill family return with this their 3rd album; produced by Ethan Johns and Angelo, the album was recorded at Blackbird Studios, Nashville and Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, and includes the singles 'On Call', 'Fans' & 'Charmer').
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KINGS OF LEON Because Of The Times (2007 Taiwanese issue 13-track CD album which see's the Followill family return with this their 3rd album; produced by Ethan Johns and Angelo, recorded at Blackbird Studios, Nashville and Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, including the single 'On Call', sealed picture sleeve + obi-strip)
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Because of the Times
Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches of Garage, Punk and Alternative swagger. RCA.
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Kings of Leon - Because of the Times
Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches of Garage, Punk and Alternative swagger.
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A limited red vinyl pressing of Kings of Leon's third album "Because of the Times". This is their most diverse collection yet. Brimming with ideas, it represents a huge leap forward both in songwriting and musical prowess.
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Because Of The Times is the third studio album from Kings Of Leon and was released on April 2nd, 2007. By integrating big choruses and even bigger guitars with their alternative rock style, Kings Of Leon achieved massive success with Because Of The Times. Many critics have said this is due to the accessibility of the album to more mainstream audiences, but no matter what the reason, it is clear that Kings Of Leon are doing something right with this brilliant record. The album includes the popular...
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Rolling Stone (p.69) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "['Knocked Up'] is the Tennessee band's big album-opening saga, building from quiet to loud with guitar licks that sound like the Edge fried in okra, with ominous thunderclap drumroll..."Rolling Stone (p.113) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "[The album shows] them exploring the dynamics within garage-quartet basics with pop-sonic flair."Entertainment Weekly (p.75) - "[T]he result is an epic wide-screen movie of a CD and...
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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...
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Because of the Times
UK limited special two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) edition of the 2007 album from the American rockers includes a live DVD shot at Hammersmith Apollo in 2007. the full live show includes classics from across the KOL catalogue. Third album from the rockin' American quartet whose previous albums (2003's Youth And Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak from '05) have earned them a large worldwide following. Consisting of three brothers and a cousin, the Kings Of Leon mix their own brand of Southern Rock with touches...
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