Because of the Times

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Because of the Times
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Studio album by
Kings of Leon
ReleasedApril 2, 2007
Recorded2006
Studio
Genre
Length51:33
Label RCA
Producer
Kings of Leon chronology
Day Old Belgian Blues
(2006)		Because of the Times
(2007)		 Only by the Night
(2008)
Singles from Because of the Times
  1. "On Call"
    Released: March 26, 2007
  2. "Fans"
    Released: July 9, 2007
  3. "Charmer"
    Released: October 29, 2007
No.TitleLength
1."Knocked Up"7:10
2."Charmer"2:56
3."On Call"3:21
4."McFearless"3:09
5."Black Thumbnail"4:00
6."My Party"4:10
7."True Love Way"4:02
8."Ragoo"3:00
9."Fans"3:35
10."The Runner"4:16
11."Trunk"3:57
12."Camaro"3:09
13."Arizona"4:50
Total length:51:33
US iTunes, Japanese and deluxe edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."My Third House"4:03
UK iTunes bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."On Call" (AOL Music Sessions)3:21

Personnel

Charts and certifications

Certifications

Sales certifications for Because of the Times
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [47] 2× Platinum140,000^
Belgium (BRMA) [48] Gold25,000*
Germany (BVMI) [49] Gold100,000^
Ireland (IRMA) [50] 3× Platinum45,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ) [51] 2× Platinum30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [52] 3× Platinum900,000‡
United States—226,000 [53] [ page needed ]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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