May 2, 2009
The Killers New CD Rocks!
So many bands go through a sophomore and junior slump which then wrecks the whole trajectory, but The Killers have made it thought that and have another oustanding release. This Las Vegas band had an awesome beginning with their first release in 2005. That CD, "Hot Fuss," sailed up the charts and set them up as one of the best acts during that time. This CD appealed to rock and dance music afficianado's alike as it is very eclectic rock but has some techno too.
The Killers followed a very changed artistic path for the next release, "Sam's Town," which proved to show they weren't a one sound group and could use different styles. Even though it had a very different tone, it still was a Killers album. In the scheme of things this release reached the same height and score as "Hot Fuss," but was such a different sound that it may have reached a whole new audience who'd not heard the first one.
After a quick cash in on some b-sides with last years "Sawdust," which for other bands would have been a-side, the new album released to huge anticipation and fanfare. "Day and Age" sounded like a Killers album should, but completely different than the first two albums. With new instruments and a more diverse sound in the songs that made the final cut on the album, it is exactly what a fan would want, and so much more. The songs sound more mature, less poppy, but more radio friendly than most of the songs on the last album.
Listening to this album it feels like this music has been there since the first live performace you saw them in, as they're a compliment to the previous releases and feel like they've been in the music list all along. This band has new cuts that are better on each release with the songs flowing with each other, they're at the top of their performance. They really are talented in composing music that you enjoy listening to and has emotion and power.
The first two albums and this one are on similar accomplishment levels, but the future holds a lot of promise because their very best music is still out there. Do not miss a live show with The Killers, they give an awesome performance.
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