Considering that The Killers are my favorite band and in return I am their biggest fan, I thought it appropriate to dedicate this post to their new album Day&Age released November 24.
First of all, I cant say if the CD is their best so far; every one of their albums has such a different sound. This is however by far one of the best albums of 2008. It has a soul searching, 80's reminiscent, poppy sound that you can dance to while thinking about lifes greatest questions, you cant ask for more than that. In an attempt to become the next U2, the killers have made a record that can easily be labeled "epic."
Here is a track-by-track overview of the album:
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First of all, I cant say if the CD is their best so far; every one of their albums has such a different sound. This is however by far one of the best albums of 2008. It has a soul searching, 80's reminiscent, poppy sound that you can dance to while thinking about lifes greatest questions, you cant ask for more than that. In an attempt to become the next U2, the killers have made a record that can easily be labeled "epic."
Here is a track-by-track overview of the album:
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Losing Touch
David Bowie couldnt have made this song better himself. A great intro into the CD with its energetic saxaphones and an amazing guitar preformance by Dave Keuning.
"But you made your way back home.You sold your soul, like a Roman vagabond yeah"
David Bowie couldnt have made this song better himself. A great intro into the CD with its energetic saxaphones and an amazing guitar preformance by Dave Keuning.
"But you made your way back home.You sold your soul, like a Roman vagabond yeah"
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Human
80's new wave was never sweeter. This song is phenomenal. Great dance song that will be around for ever. One of the more soul searching tracks on the album, Brandon Flowers sings,
80's new wave was never sweeter. This song is phenomenal. Great dance song that will be around for ever. One of the more soul searching tracks on the album, Brandon Flowers sings,
"And i'm on my knees looking for the answer. Are we human or are we (dancers or denser)?"
There is still debate on whether or not the word is dancers or denser. Either way, this song is one of the best on the album.
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Spaceman
Cant help but think of Bowies "Space Oddity" listening to this song. Its a fun upbeat song that has a chorus that is fun to sing along with and rock out to. Amazing drums keep the song energetic while the base keeps your toe tapping. Another one of the best of the album.
"The song maker says, "It ain't so bad." The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, 'Everybody look down! Its all in your mind!'"
Cant help but think of Bowies "Space Oddity" listening to this song. Its a fun upbeat song that has a chorus that is fun to sing along with and rock out to. Amazing drums keep the song energetic while the base keeps your toe tapping. Another one of the best of the album.
"The song maker says, "It ain't so bad." The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, 'Everybody look down! Its all in your mind!'"
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Joy Ride
A spunky song with a base that you can almost salsa dance to. Has a Las Vegasy/SouthWesterny sound that makes you want to just hop in your car and "Joy Ride."
"When your chips are down, When your highs are low. Joyride. Move across the night, Like a seperate wind"
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A spunky song with a base that you can almost salsa dance to. Has a Las Vegasy/SouthWesterny sound that makes you want to just hop in your car and "Joy Ride."
"When your chips are down, When your highs are low. Joyride. Move across the night, Like a seperate wind"
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A Dustland Fairytale
A beautiful narritave with a climax that makes your chest swell. Brings us back to the sound of their second album Sam's Town with its dusty young girl in a small town feel. Flowers does a great job showing he can back his deep lyrics with a strong penatating voice.
A beautiful narritave with a climax that makes your chest swell. Brings us back to the sound of their second album Sam's Town with its dusty young girl in a small town feel. Flowers does a great job showing he can back his deep lyrics with a strong penatating voice.
"Saw cinderella in a party dress, but She was looking for a night gown. I saw the devil warping up his hands. Hes getting ready for the show down."
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This is Your Life
A pretty song with both tribal chanting and a harpischord, odd i know, but it works and creats a mesmorizing song with a unique beat that cant be beat.
"And the sky is full of dreams, But you don't know how to fly. I don't have a simple answer, But I know that I could answer...Something better"
A pretty song with both tribal chanting and a harpischord, odd i know, but it works and creats a mesmorizing song with a unique beat that cant be beat.
"And the sky is full of dreams, But you don't know how to fly. I don't have a simple answer, But I know that I could answer...Something better"
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I Can't Stay
Another one of my favorite songs. A Carribian sounding beat that you can groove to. Its a relaxing song with its delicious combination of steel drums, harp, sax, and acoustic guitar. Mmmmm enjoy it.
"In the dark, for a while now. I can't stay, so far. I can't stay, much longer. Riding my decision home"
Another one of my favorite songs. A Carribian sounding beat that you can groove to. Its a relaxing song with its delicious combination of steel drums, harp, sax, and acoustic guitar. Mmmmm enjoy it.
"In the dark, for a while now. I can't stay, so far. I can't stay, much longer. Riding my decision home"
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Neon Tiger
One of the slower and less complex songs, it has a great message as it gently rises into a noisy climax that gets you rooting for the freedom of that fugitive neon tiger.
"But neon tiger there's a lot on your mind. They promised just to pet you, but don't you let them get you. Away, away, away. Under the neon southwest sun"
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One of the slower and less complex songs, it has a great message as it gently rises into a noisy climax that gets you rooting for the freedom of that fugitive neon tiger.
"But neon tiger there's a lot on your mind. They promised just to pet you, but don't you let them get you. Away, away, away. Under the neon southwest sun"
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The World We Live In
Another soul searching serenade by Flowers. Its fun to listen to but doesnt quite have that catchy pull most of the other tracks do, its definitely easy listening. Good driving song.
Another soul searching serenade by Flowers. Its fun to listen to but doesnt quite have that catchy pull most of the other tracks do, its definitely easy listening. Good driving song.
"This is the world that we live in. I can't take blame for two. This is the world that we live in. And maybe we'll make it through"
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Goodnight, Travel Well
Perfect song to end the album with. It slowly lulls you into a coma of deep lyrics and crashing cymbals. Seven minutes of close your eyes, nod your heat to the beat, and absorb the beautiful music and message as the curtain closes on another amazing Killers album.
"And all that stands between the souls release. This temporary flesh and bone. We know that it's over now. I feel my faded mind begin to roam"
"goodnight, travel well.
"goodnight, travel well.
goodnight, travel well.
and there's nothing I can say
there's nothing I can do now"
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