Killers - Sam's Town

As much as I do not have a 'punk rock' prowess, I have a big ol' soft spot for the Killers. I reviewed 'Hot Fuss' way back in March, and it got favorable reviews. As most of you know, I have a man crush on 'All These Things That I've Done'. I simply think it's one of the best songs ever created. I own that album, but I don't listen to it nearly as much as I do this one. Quite frankly, this album is rock solid. 100% pure old fashioned fun listening. Plenty of tracks to sing along with, and to tap your toes to. I picked this up not really having heard anything off of it. I mean, years later I think the only song that really hit mainstream is 'When You Were Young', which honestly isn't one of my favorites. It shocks me that this album is only platinum in the states. Hot Fuss was 3x platinum in the states, which I suppose speaks more to the fact it had the three big singles. People couldn't get enough Mr. Brightside for some reason. I didn't really get it then, and don't get it now. When you go to a dance club, and you hear your rock track remixed into a techno gold mine, you know you've hit it bit. Just sayin'. Anyway, this album is pretty different from the first. I feel like their sound matured a little bit, and created something more powerful. Not just pop sensation-ish. This is very much worth a solid listen today. Not just a background piece while working. Really give this a go and listen to what they're telling you. There are only 1 or maybe 2 tracks that I tend to skip. The rest I really enjoy. I think you will too. Happy Thursday!

TRACK LISTING:
1. Sam's Town
2. Enterlude
3. When You Were Young
4. Bling (Confession of a King)
5. For Reasons Unknown
6. Read My Mind
7. Uncle Jonny
8. Bones
9. My List
10. This River Is Wild
11. Why Do I Keep Counting?
12. Exitlude

Listen To Samples

Top 3 Tracks:
1. Why Do I Keep Counting?
2. Read My Mind
3. My List

FINAL RATING:
4.25 out of 5 stars

The Killers - Hot Fuss

Ahh, The Killers. What ever happened to them? It's not like they stopped making really good, really original music - yet, people seemed to forget they exist. Hot Fuss is an outstanding album, and Sam's Town is either right next to it, or maybe even a little better. I got through Day and Age and it was a'ight, and I've never got to Sawdust. I'll get to all those reviews in time, but for now - one of the classics. It put the Killers on the map, has to be their best selling and most popular record in their semi brief history. Even to this day, you're more than likely going to hear one of these tracks on the radio, just because they have that much staying power. They seemed to be one of the bands that started this new wave, punkish type revolution along with bands like Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco etc... I know there are a couple fans of that out there, has that died down yet? The only stuff I hear nowadays is Muse, some Modest Mouse and a little MGMT. I'm getting off topic, The Killers are outstanding, this record is outstanding - go get it and play it till it breaks.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
2. Mr. Brightside
3. Smile Like You Mean It
4. Somebody Told Me
5. All These Things That I've Done
6. Andy, You're a Star
7. On Top
8. Change Your Mind
9. Believe Me Natalie
10. Midnight Show
11. Everything Will Be Alright

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Top 3 Tracks:
1. All These Things That I've Done **Note that this is one of the best songs in music history**

Distant 2. Mr. Brightside
3. Somebody Told Me

FINAL RATING:
4.25 out of 5 stars