Older albums revisited: Flamingo

Later this year, The Killers will realease their first album since 2008. Since the news emerged, I've been revisiting their older catalogue, from Hot Fuss to Sawdust. Then suddenly, Brandon Flowers' solo album came to my mind.

...and I have to admit, I like it much better now than I did when it came out. Back then, it was too poppy. It had everything I didn't like about Day & Age. Too many synths, piano and no guitars. Well, listening to it now, I actually enjoy it for the same reasons I love all the Killers' albums. Even on his own, Brandon Flowers can still write big melodies. Besides, the lead single Crossfire hasn't aged a day and is still absolutely fantastic.



Nevertheless, here's to hoping that the new album's gonna be a lot more like Sam's Town. I can't wait...

My first post in a month or so...

For the past few weeks, I've been listening to The Killers immensely. But they are currently on hiatus and their frontman Brandon Flowers is releasing his own solo material. The new album is due out September 14. You can watch the first music video below. The song is great but the video takes it into a whole new level, because Charlize Theron and Ninjas are in it!


It quite surprises me, that it doesn't sound like The Killers at all.




On a related topic, Linkin Park announced, that they'll be releasing new album A Thousand Suns on September 14 too.


Edit: You can listen to new Anberlin's song here.