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Sam's Town is a tremendous departure for the Killers. Whereas their first album, Hot Fuss, was the work of Anglophiles trying to sound like their musical heroes, particularly Pulp and the Smiths, their second album has set its sights much higher. The Killers are clearly not content with their indie-rock status; from the explosive introduction of the title track, Sam's Town sounds huge. But, thanks to the earnest vocals of frontman Brandon Flowers, and lyrics still rooted very much in the real world, Sam's Town still manages to sound completely heartfelt and honest. In that respect, the Killers show themselves as potential heirs to U2, with an album packed with soaring guitars and driving basslines. First single, "When You Were Young", is a fist-pumping anthem that has all the catchy bombast of Bruce Springsteen's 1980's commercial heydey. Best of all though is "Bones", a song whose crooning chorus and bright horn breaks could only have come from the Killers' hometown of Las Vegas. Hot Fuss may have launched the Killers onto the global stage, but Sam's Town looks set to launch them into orbit. --Ted Kord
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THE KILLERS Sams Town (2006 Australian Special Edition 13-track CD album the 2nd longplayer from the US indie quartet including the singles When You Were Young Bones and Read My Mind plus bonus recording Where The White BoysDance)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When I put this CD on for the first time, I was definitely disappointed. The first single, When You Were Young, is a song I adored and can't get enough of. The rest of the album, however, seemed a little dull and slightly unimaginative. That was two days ago. Since then, I've listened to it several times and have had to come to the conclusion that I was extremely wrong.
When You Were Young still takes the place as "favourite song off the album" but, however, the rest of the CD is certainly growing on me. The Enter- and exitludes are perhaps a little unimaginative in their lyrics but the tunes are well, pretty beautiful, and the rest of the tracks have an edge to them. Sam's Town in particular has become a favourite, with its wonderful ending chorus, and For Reasons Unknown is great as well. As for the other tracks, give me some time and a few more listens, and I'm sure I'll come to love them as much as those mentioned.
Don't be put off if, the first time you listen to this CD you think that its not much good. Give it a chance and you're sure to start to adore it. In fact, even as I'm writing this review I've decided that Bling (Confessions of a King) is another fabulous song. And I just remembered that I didn't like When You Were Young the first time I heard it either.
It's a slow starter, but its another fantastic offering from the Killers and is definitely worth your money.
When You Were Young still takes the place as "favourite song off the album" but, however, the rest of the CD is certainly growing on me. The Enter- and exitludes are perhaps a little unimaginative in their lyrics but the tunes are well, pretty beautiful, and the rest of the tracks have an edge to them. Sam's Town in particular has become a favourite, with its wonderful ending chorus, and For Reasons Unknown is great as well. As for the other tracks, give me some time and a few more listens, and I'm sure I'll come to love them as much as those mentioned.
Don't be put off if, the first time you listen to this CD you think that its not much good. Give it a chance and you're sure to start to adore it. In fact, even as I'm writing this review I've decided that Bling (Confessions of a King) is another fabulous song. And I just remembered that I didn't like When You Were Young the first time I heard it either.
It's a slow starter, but its another fantastic offering from the Killers and is definitely worth your money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd been waiting for the follow up to Hot Fuss and was worried that it would prove the 'difficult second album' and disappoint me. Thankfully I was wrong and I think this is a better album than the first. The band sound confident in their sound and Brandon's voice is as charismatic and unique as ever. Bones and Can You read my mind stand out as the best tracks to me (after 2 days listening!) but there is not really a weak track on the album. Highly recommended
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not sure what Nigel Wilson's on about, but this HAS to have 5 stars. Not quite sure about the influences that the Amazon writers level at the guys either. The Killers are CLEARLY influenced by The Cure more so than any other band that they are mentioned in the same breath as, although I have to agree that the U2 comparison with Sam's Town sits well.
OK, the album. Opens with Sam's Town ,which should be familiar to fans on Hot Fuss, great guitar and vocal melodies. Enterude leads really well into When You Were Young, a classic Killers song that could easily have been included on Hot Fuss without the apparent detachment from the last album. From here we move through Bling and into For Reasons Unknown, which I think is form where the simliarities with U2 stem.
The other tracks cross from one to the other with an ease that makes the listening experience PASSIONATE. No highlights. Every track is fantastic. Really fantastic. Love it or Love it, there's no choice.
OK, the album. Opens with Sam's Town ,which should be familiar to fans on Hot Fuss, great guitar and vocal melodies. Enterude leads really well into When You Were Young, a classic Killers song that could easily have been included on Hot Fuss without the apparent detachment from the last album. From here we move through Bling and into For Reasons Unknown, which I think is form where the simliarities with U2 stem.
The other tracks cross from one to the other with an ease that makes the listening experience PASSIONATE. No highlights. Every track is fantastic. Really fantastic. Love it or Love it, there's no choice.
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Killers Tops
A good album, not their best though. Some excellent tracks and some average tracks. My favourite when you were young, is brilliant, followed by read my mind. Yes a good album
Published 19 days ago by Mr. John Cadman
Amazingly deep
Finally I own a copy of this fabulous album. :)
In 2009, by the readers of the Rolling Stones Magazine, this very album, Sam's Town was voted the most underrated album... Read more
In 2009, by the readers of the Rolling Stones Magazine, this very album, Sam's Town was voted the most underrated album... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Janos Csupor
Awesome Album
I've liked The Killers for a few years now. Not a die-hard fan but I really enjoy this album! A few hidden gems on the CD as well as old favourites like 'Bones' and 'When You Were... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. N. Millican
There IS life after Hot Fuss...
The haters are wrong, trust me. You may notice there is a familiar theme in their complaints. They state the lack of instantly 'big songs' or catchy tunes in Sams town. Read more
Published 20 months ago by davey boy
One of the bests
Thank you Amazon for the very fast international shipment !
A new classic, nothing but perfect, i love this album, every single track, obrigatory to any Killers fan!
A new classic, nothing but perfect, i love this album, every single track, obrigatory to any Killers fan!
Published 20 months ago by Paulo Vitor C. Almeida
The Killer's at their best, and that is something great.
This album would be "one of the best albums in the past twenty years", Brandon Flowers said before the release of this "Sam's Town". Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Javier
not killing my ears
simply one of the best cd's i brought this year only wanting one track (when we were young) to make my own guitar hero play list on my pc was more than pleased with other tracks to... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by mr mark j dolman
Amazing album from the best band in the World...
If you like guitar-based indie/rock music, buy it, you won't be disappointed. Every song is strong and well written with great lyrics and riffs, forget following trends trying to... Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by A. Traverse
Fantastic album
I absolutely LOVE this album! The volume is turned right up for 'Sam's Town', 'When You Were Young', 'Bling (Confessions of a King); 'Read My Mind'..... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2008 by Tracy Hill
What was all the hot fuss? This one's the real deal
For someone who liked Hot Fuss, but didn't go crazy for it I find it bewildering that so many people think it was superior to Sam's Town. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2008 by G. Barker
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