The Killers have turned in their sparkly suits and makeup for some facial scruff. What I did like about this album is that they were trying to progress, and not repeat the same old formula. Oh I fear for them. They remind me of the band Deep Purple in that way, by not repeating a formula, and being truthful to the artistic self. Oh, I fear for them. By progressing, you lose fans, fair-weather fans perhaps, but the numbers will drop. Even worse, "Sam's Town" was trying to make a genuine serious declaration here, but really didn't have a lot to say. It appears to be all style, but not a lot of soul. The album never takes off due to it's gloomy writing and hooks that aren't nearly as well-defined as their debut album "Hot Fuss." A sophomore slump perhaps? I give them points for not trying to repeat themselves musically, they just needed to work a bit longer on it.
The Killers have turned in their sparkly suits and makeup for some facial scruff. What I did like about this album is that they were trying to progress, and not repeat the same old formula. Oh I fear for them. They remind me of the band Deep Purple in that way, by not repeating a formula, and being truthful to the artistic self. Oh, I fear for them. By progressing, you lose fans, fair-weather fans perhaps, but the numbers will drop. Even worse, "Sam's Town" was trying to make a genuine serious declaration here, but really didn't have a lot to say. It appears to be all style, but not a lot of soul. The album never takes off due to it's gloomy writing and hooks that aren't nearly as well-defined as their debut album "Hot Fuss. " A sophomore slump perhaps? I give them points for not trying to repeat themselves musically, they just needed to work a bit longer on it.