Kings of Leon

I have been listening to this album a lot, and I can't get the songs out of my head. I think this surpasses their first few albums by leaps and bounds. If you kind of liked there previous albums give this one a listen, and you will be as hooked as I am.

Very good release by a hot young band of brothers. The obvious hit "Sex On Fire", is excellent, and the rest of the material stands the test. I recommend this.

This is one of those CD's that I like from beginning to end. There are songs that stand out more than others; Closer, Sex on Fire, and Be Somebody for example. The fuzzy bass riff that dominates Crawl makes it one of my personal fav's. I'm hopeful that these guys stay in it for the long haul and that we can expect many more fantastic CD's.

Great cd. I only knew one of the songs on it, but have been listening to the entire cd since I received it. Great.

This CD is by far the best I have heard in a long time. It is unique.
Every song has it's own style and is a treat to the ears!
Enjoy this amazing CD.

This album is absolutely amazing and belongs on every top album list. Every song is finely crafted, executed and produced. There aren't too many albums where I like every song but this is one of them. Five stars and very high on my top albums list.

This was a total let down. Their last album was one of my favorites and I was physced for this to come out. Gone is the original sounding Dixie fried garage rock sound that put them on the map. They totally changed. Sounds like they put a lot of money into it. They also said they were drunk the whole time recording this one unlike their past albums. Sounds like it's not working for them.
Their album after this one "Only By The Night", from what I've heard of it so far, seems like their making this new sound work for them. But do yourself a favor and skip this one.

I agree that Y&YM and Aha Shake Heartbreak are excellent albums, perhaps more raw than Because of the Times, but just because KOL strays a little bit from their gritty rock sound on the first two albums doesn't mean this album isn't amazing...because it is.

[...] Because of the Times is edgy, graceful, packed with a punch, and keeps you emotionally involved throughout its 13 tracks. I will admit that getting over the hump of the 7 minute, but brilliant, 'Knocked Up' to start the album could turn some people off, but 'Charmer through Fans' will keep you rocking out and falling in love with this group. The 'Runner' and 'Trunk' slow down the pace with a graceful delivery and the foursome rev up their engines on 'Camaro' and leave you wanting more with the uplifting 'Arizona' to close out this masterful album.

Do yourself a favor and get it. Be patient and you will see why listening past the the fourth track is well worth it.

WOW!,the sound and performance is just like "Aha Shake Heartbrake" but the tracks are different.For a true fan,i recommend "Youth And Youngman Hood","Aha Shake Heartbrake","Because Of The Times" and "Only By The Night".

This is the best album in the last year, maybe last two. Followill's voice is the most uniquely haunting sound ... I can't stop playing these tunes. There are half a dozen unforgettable cuts here; "Knocked Up" ranks with the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs' "Maps" as one of the best tracks of the decade. And I'm not some kid: at 44, I come out of a Lou Reed, Petty, Costello, Springsteen mold. This is good stuff.

This cd kicks $@$,my second favorite-The Kings Of Leon:Because Of The Times.

I maintain a collection of over 8,000 albums from every genre. This album is easily one of my most top 10 ten favorites of all time, and a must have. It's simple but highly effective in its purpose, it rocks. Enough said.

This album is awesome from the first song to the last. It is a complete work of art. These guys are super talented. Each time I listen to the album I hear something new and like it a little bit more. I have had it for over a year now and I'm still not tired of it.

This cd is great! Had one before, but got lost in the move or something. Came to Amazon to find it and I did for a fraction of the price. Mint condition and Excellent!

Ok, this being the second KOL release it has a lot to live up to. But it does so and admirably. KOL is one of the first bands in recent memory to have that "Southern sound" that is both fresh and place-centric. The first album was amazing even through its use of simple chords and straight forward arrangements. I loved it. Aha Shake Heartbreak still respects its Southern roots and rock and roll sensibility, but it is certainly more mature. Both musically and lyrically.
As an after-the-fact-review, I must admit I also own the third album and listen to it frequently. I like it, but not as much as the first two. If you are a fan (or perhaps even if not) get it too. But this is the best. I look forward to the next release and hope KOL keeps growing and putting out some of the best current American rock-and-roll.

SO glad I bought this. AC/DC meets the Avett Brothers. The universe's answer to Bon Scott's death by misadventure.

Sort of like binge-drinking with friends and staying up all night to see the sunrise, these songs evoke rare moments when the visceral absurdity of the world is illuminated with elegant, manic clarity.

Like Kurt Cobain, there are several moments where the singer is more interested in the sound of his throat cracking or shredding to pieces than forming neat and pretty words. Either you can surrender your ears to this sort of thing, or you like your songs a little more predictable and digestible.

KOL are all about FREEDOM, freedom from coherent speech, freedom from technical proficiency, freedom from standard song structure. Their songs are the musical equivalent of clips from David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino movies. And maybe a couple of Japanese Ninja movies.

But unlike any other garage/punk act out there today, their music has the pervasive underlying machismo and confidence of a legendary classic rock act. I guess it's a Southern thing that people from New York drown in neurosis to emulate.

To the untrained ear, these guys seem unschooled and musically naive and the songs seem basic, but these guys are geniuses when it comes to subtle tweaking of standard pop/rock arrangements. If you're a musician, you'll find several moments of saying "Oh, that's clever..."

Long story short; this isn't an AC/DC album, it's not a Modest Mouse album. It's definitely NOT a Strokes album.
If you're thinking about buying this cd, I promise Kings of Leon will change your life. They're HUGE in Europe, and they changed my perspective on this art form. They're one of THOSE bands.

do i really need to say anything more? One of my fav disks by one of my fav bands.

New different sound that picks up some great influences - Strokes meet the Velvet Underground meets the "I don't give a @#$% what you think of my music" creativity of Jeff Buckley.

These guys are an open channel and both albums are must haves. Listen over and over - you'll get it.

If you don't understand this band or Caleb's phrasing - you were probably one of the people who thought Jeff Buckley's Grace album was crap.

This is the band to watch for the next decade. Enjoy.

Very basic rock and roll. I get the impression that these guys barely know how to play their instruments, and their singing is not particularly "schooled" either.

If you're looking for some simple rock, with a touch of folk here and there, this might be for you. Sort of Bob Dylan meets The Strokes.

Some of the tunes are quite engaging. But on the whole, it all seems sort of trite.

Kings of Leon are definately "original". I try to tell people that they sound like, and I can't finish the sentence. This album will withstand the test of time! Trust me!

Kings of Leon are amazing both of there albums are brilliant, when are they releasing a new album though?

This album is absolutely amazing and belongs on every top album list. Every song is finely crafted, executed and produced. There aren't too many albums where I like every song but this is one of them. Five stars and very high on my top albums list.

This was a total let down. Their last album was one of my favorites and I was physced for this to come out. Gone is the original sounding Dixie fried garage rock sound that put them on the map. They totally changed. Sounds like they put a lot of money into it. They also said they were drunk the whole time recording this one unlike their past albums. Sounds like it's not working for them.
Their album after this one "Only By The Night", from what I've heard of it so far, seems like their making this new sound work for them. But do yourself a favor and skip this one.

I agree that Y&YM and Aha Shake Heartbreak are excellent albums, perhaps more raw than Because of the Times, but just because KOL strays a little bit from their gritty rock sound on the first two albums doesn't mean this album isn't amazing...because it is.

[...] Because of the Times is edgy, graceful, packed with a punch, and keeps you emotionally involved throughout its 13 tracks. I will admit that getting over the hump of the 7 minute, but brilliant, 'Knocked Up' to start the album could turn some people off, but 'Charmer through Fans' will keep you rocking out and falling in love with this group. The 'Runner' and 'Trunk' slow down the pace with a graceful delivery and the foursome rev up their engines on 'Camaro' and leave you wanting more with the uplifting 'Arizona' to close out this masterful album.

Do yourself a favor and get it. Be patient and you will see why listening past the the fourth track is well worth it.

WOW!,the sound and performance is just like "Aha Shake Heartbrake" but the tracks are different.For a true fan,i recommend "Youth And Youngman Hood","Aha Shake Heartbrake","Because Of The Times" and "Only By The Night".

This is the best album in the last year, maybe last two. Followill's voice is the most uniquely haunting sound ... I can't stop playing these tunes. There are half a dozen unforgettable cuts here; "Knocked Up" ranks with the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs' "Maps" as one of the best tracks of the decade. And I'm not some kid: at 44, I come out of a Lou Reed, Petty, Costello, Springsteen mold. This is good stuff.

I have been listening to this album a lot, and I can't get the songs out of my head. I think this surpasses their first few albums by leaps and bounds. If you kind of liked there previous albums give this one a listen, and you will be as hooked as I am.

Very good release by a hot young band of brothers. The obvious hit "Sex On Fire", is excellent, and the rest of the material stands the test. I recommend this.

This is one of those CD's that I like from beginning to end. There are songs that stand out more than others; Closer, Sex on Fire, and Be Somebody for example. The fuzzy bass riff that dominates Crawl makes it one of my personal fav's. I'm hopeful that these guys stay in it for the long haul and that we can expect many more fantastic CD's.

Great cd. I only knew one of the songs on it, but have been listening to the entire cd since I received it. Great.

This CD is by far the best I have heard in a long time. It is unique.
Every song has it's own style and is a treat to the ears!
Enjoy this amazing CD.

Let me say upfront that I am a huge Kings of Leon fan ever since the early days. I've got of course all three of their studio albums, but I was not aware of this release until I stumbled on this while shopping at my local independent CD store last week. I snapped this up instantly.

"Day Old Belgian Blues" (6 tracks, 21 min., released in 2006) is a live EP that was recorded in December, 2004 (in Brussels, Belgium--where I originally hail from, no less), just months before "Aha Shake Heartbreak" would be released. This EP contains four tracks from that album (Taper Jean Girl, The Bucket, Soft, and Four Kicks), which the band obviously was roadtesting at that time, and two from their debut album (their breakout song Molly's Chambers, and Trani). The band sounds great throughout. Not sure what the exact motivation is of this release, but I look at this EP as a nice little gift to KoL fans.

Since then, KoL has of course released their massive third album "Because of the Times" earlier this year, and in concert, the band has grown ever bigger in posture. I've seen KoL 3 times already this year, and they have elevated their live performances to newer, higher levels. If you have a chance to see them live, don't miss them. And this EP is a great teaser for a proper live album, which will follow for sure at some point.

I saw King Of Leon in September 2006. They played about 3-4 new songs, and they were all very promising. At first listen, the sound is obviously a little different than KOL's past endeavors, but they don't stray too far, and I have every confidence that it's going to be a great album. From what I've gathered, the new LP is being released in Spring '07 and will be titled Because of the Times.

The Kings are back, in '07, with their third album.

November 2006. After spending time earlier in the year opening for U2 & Bob Dylan, the Kings travel to Australia to do the same for Pearl Jam. I was there.

These November Australia shows, the Kings played a handful of 'new' songs. These tunes are OUTSTANDING! The wait for this album, will be well worth the time. These are songs, that, on first listen. You will be thinking to yourself, "Oh my...Oh my...I'm going to listen to this again...and again..."

This is a band, well on their way to becoming the greatest band in the world. Just imagine. In another 10..20 years, maybe the Rolling Stones will open for the Kings of Leon.

I do not own this product although I do have the Aha Shake Heartbreak Tour Edition which contains live tracks "Four Kicks", "Soft", "Molly's Chambers", "Taper Jean Girl" and "The Bucket", not my most favourite tracks but none the less fantastic.

I am writing this review to ask if any fellow customers have any information on when this fabulous band's third studio album will be realeased. If they could email me or write a response via a review on this page it would be greatly appreciated.

Also any kind of information on what the next album is going to be like would be fascinating. I have heard several rumours such as it is going to be called "Because of the Times". I have also heard that the band have written about seven tunes that they are recording right now and have several more in the can. Other rumours include that the album is going to be somewhat orchestral. I cannot contemplate how this band will approach that I don't think any of their songs could be described as orchestral that have been on the previous two albums.

I look forward to the release.

KOL are at their best live and this cd really proves it!
So until the new cd with new material arrives in '07 (patinece is NOT a virtue guys!) this will have to do!!!
it makes me want to run out and see them in some sweaty little club right now...