Because Of The Times by Kings of Leon

Release Date: 2007-04-03, Audio CD, RCA

Perhaps because it was the first album the band have made in which they entered the studio knowing exactly how they wanted it to sound, Because of the Times is Kings of Leon s most diverse collection yet. Brimming with ideas, it represents a huge leap forward both in songwriting and musical prowess. Though Caleb Followill writes the majority of the lyrics, this was the first album where all four band members contributed equally and had a say so in every song, Nathan Followill says. Adds Caleb: because we were trying to make a different- sounding record, we had to sit back and listen to each other a little more. To shepherd them through the process, the Followills turned to their long-time producers Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Ben Kweller) and Angelo Patraglia. Ethan, man, he knows how to get it out of you how to get you to perform at your highest level, Nathan says. And Angelo wants you to perform at your highest level, but he wants you to have fun while you re doing it because that comes across in the recording.

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