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~ The Killers
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (2 Oct 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury
  • ASIN: B000HDR9NG
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 482 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Sam's Town 4:06£0.79
Listen  2. Enterlude0:49£0.79
Listen  3. When You Were Young 3:40£0.79
Listen  4. Bling (Confession Of A King) 4:08£0.79
Listen  5. For Reasons Unknown 3:32£0.79
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Listen  8. Bones 3:46£0.79
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Amazon.co.uk Review

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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'Sam's Town' is the epic second album from Las Vegas indie superstars The Killers. Whilst debut album 'Hot Fuss' was clearly influenced by English acts such as New Order and DuranDuran, this time around the influence of artists such as Bruce Springsteen and U2 are evident, making this an album full of charged and epic anthems that are sure to set pulse racing. Includes the single 'When You Were Young'.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The killers second album, 30 Jul 2007
By T. Fitzpatrick (London) - See all my reviews
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This is a very good second offering from the killers. It has some very catchy pop rock moments especially "when you were young" which i cannot get out of my head. This album contains excellent guitar and drum work and the vocals are very strong. "Sams town" is not just about the single as there are several other very good songs including "Sams Town", "Bones" and "Uncle johnny." However having said that i do not believe it to be as good as the other killers album "Hot Fuss". It simply does not contain as many 5 star catchy songs like "Mr Brightside" or "somebody told me". In short, this would be a very good album for a killers fan who already owns the other album and loves it but if you are new to the band i would suggest you should start with "Hot Fuss" and then decide to get this album based on whether you like the other album or not.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a sound for a new year., 8 Dec 2006
'Sam's town' is certainly an interesting album and the one that I personally love and admire. The sound achieved on this record is grandiose in terms of style, but they lose none of the accessibility that gave the killers worldwide acclaim. The obvious brilliance of 'when you were young' should not be underestimated because of its popularity; the melodies of the vocals blend seemlessly with the power of the guitar solos (the guitar work is, as a whole, superb on this album)to create a song that somehow relates to everyone. The rest of the songs on the album are certainly more introspective than on hot fuss, uncle johnny being a prime example, but I see this as a positive factor for a band that have obviously wished to explore new territories with their songwriting.

In short, approach this album with an open mind and you will love it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars give it a go, 5 Nov 2006
Yes its totally different from HotFuss...Took a few plays but well worth it.A great follow up album go and buy....
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by Javier

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mr mark j dolman

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 3 months ago by A. Traverse

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 10 months ago by Tracy Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 12 months ago by G. Barker

3.0 out of 5 stars Great album ruined by Bones
I was really excited when I heard the Killers were finally releasing their second album...then I heard "When You Were Young" and I had no idea what had happened to them, it was... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Shorty11857

5.0 out of 5 stars "A classic in all senses"
The album is amazing well balanced and layered from the Las Vegans. Highlight songs are the ubiquitous Sam's Town, When You Were Young, For Reasons Unknown, Read My Mind... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. An Te

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Years On
Nearly two years after i bought it and this album is still played more than any on my Hi Fi. It has a great selection of melody changing tracks with perhaps some of the best... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Hugh Jarse

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it time, utterly fantastic
As with alot of Killers fans, when it first came out i thought it lacked something that Hot Fuss had, and was disapointed. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. J. P. Mead

5.0 out of 5 stars Murderously Good!
I bought the album for the "Read My Mind" track but the others have grown on me, a bit of slow burn. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Julian Griffiths

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