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2004

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Don't be fooled by their retro threads and the the in their name: The Killers threaten to pry dance rock from the steely grip of hipsterdom and thrust it unrepentantly into the mainstream. The Rapture are artier, and Franz Ferdinand are more, well, Scottish, but this Las Vegas band has actual pop songs -- in spades. A nightclub anthem in the making, the acid-tongued "Somebody Told Me" blasts into outer space on a wave of synthesizers and singer Brandon Flowers' cheeky chorus: "Somebody told me you had a boyfriend/Who looked like a girlfriend/That I had in February of last year." "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" comes on like classic Duran Duran, all snaking bass lines and Flowers' elegantly wasted vocals -- part ironic detachment, part fake-British-accent, part throat-shredding wail. This album is all Killers, no filler.

JENNY ELISCU

(Posted: Jul 8, 2004)

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Review 1 of 6

Matt1990 writes:

4of 5 Stars


First six songs on album are great, the remaining songs are canny - overall a good album and an album of which our generation can be proud of!

Jun 24, 2008 10:09:09

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Review 2 of 6

TSLover writes:

4of 5 Stars


pretty good job, buts sams town is better.

Nov 24, 2007 18:49:08

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AAtheCritic writes:

4of 5 Stars


Thoughtful.
Catchy.

Sep 26, 2007 21:33:44

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Review 4 of 6

thewordwasaphex writes:

4of 5 Stars


I wanted to dislike this album, loathing as I do the pathetic whining of Morrisey, and the even more pathetic whining of his seemingly endless string of devotees. However, this is a sterling example of why indie music isn't doomed - poppy, rammed with hooks and more than a little unique in its delivery. Sure, it does rip off its fair share of other acts, and sure, Brandon Flowers doesn't have an amazing voice, but all is forgiven in the absorbing likes of 'Mr. Brightside' and 'Somebody Told Me'. They may have released too many singles, and been a little overplayed, but I'd buy this album just for what's easily it's best track - the bass-led 'Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine'.

Dec 20, 2006 06:43:35

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Review 5 of 6

imperia writes:

Not Rated


STOP THIS 5 STAR NONSENSE IMMEDIATELY.THIS IS A TEN STAR ALBUM.WHAT ELSE IS THERE? BEST ALBUM SINCE SAM,S TOWN AND ABBEY ROAD.

Oct 12, 2006 13:28:02

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Tsuki writes:

5of 5 Stars


THE KILLERS ARE MY LOVERS!!!!!!!!!!!
HOT FUSS! HOT FUSS!! HOT FUSS!!! RULES!!!!!!!

Jul 23, 2006 04:11:45

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