The Killers: Sam's Town - 10/03/06
10-03-06 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobrachris
Are the Best Buy bonus tracks on the CD or do you have to download them? I bought the CD at Best Buy but it doesn't seem to have any extra tracks.
10-04-06 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gmal2003
After a first listen Im disappointed. Its hard to compare it to Hot Fuss (or unfair I should say since I love HF so much), but it just doesnt compre yet. Granted, one spin isnt enough to put all of your stock into an album. However; most of HF's songs were instant enjoyments, I can only say that about 3 songs on this one (Sam's Town, Uncle Johnny, When You Were Young). Between them and Keane, Ive been disappointed with the sophmore efforts. Ill give it some more spins before I give a definitive answer on it.
10-04-06 | 04:55 PM
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Loving it now after a few listens.
Exitlude sounds like they ripped off Modest Mouse, but I like it
Exitlude sounds like they ripped off Modest Mouse, but I like it
10-05-06 | 12:56 AM
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I picked it up tonight and have listened to it twice through. I'm digging it a lot. It definitely sounds like an 80s Springsteen album in many places though--but thats' fine by me. 
I'll post some more impressions later when I give it more spins.
I'll post some more impressions later when I give it more spins.
10-06-06 | 03:32 PM
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I really like the album.
In no particular order, the following tracks are the ones that stand out to me.
My Uncle Johnny
Sam's Town
When We Were Young
Bling
Bones
The River is Wild
And there are no bad songs on the album. I'd probably say as a whole I like it more than Hot Fuss, as the 2nd half of Hot Fuss was pretty bland, while I don't skip any songs on this album.
The best songs on this album are probably not as good as the best on HF, but as an album it is more complete IMO.
In no particular order, the following tracks are the ones that stand out to me.
My Uncle Johnny
Sam's Town
When We Were Young
Bling
Bones
The River is Wild
And there are no bad songs on the album. I'd probably say as a whole I like it more than Hot Fuss, as the 2nd half of Hot Fuss was pretty bland, while I don't skip any songs on this album.
The best songs on this album are probably not as good as the best on HF, but as an album it is more complete IMO.
Last edited by Josh Hinkle; 10-06-06 at 03:37 PM.
10-06-06 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cungar
Buy the new Hold Steady if you want to hear a modern band do Springsteen inspired rock. At least they don't wind up sounding like Meat Loaf.
10-07-06 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
The best songs on this album are probably not as good as the best on HF, but as an album it is more complete IMO.
10-07-06 | 06:11 PM
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After multiple listens throw me in the minority that likes this more than Hot Fuss. To me, there isn't a single song that is second tier on here.
10-09-06 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
I really like the album.
In no particular order, the following tracks are the ones that stand out to me.
My Uncle Johnny
Sam's Town
When We Were Young
Bling
Bones
The River is Wild
And there are no bad songs on the album. I'd probably say as a whole I like it more than Hot Fuss, as the 2nd half of Hot Fuss was pretty bland, while I don't skip any songs on this album.
The best songs on this album are probably not as good as the best on HF, but as an album it is more complete IMO.
In no particular order, the following tracks are the ones that stand out to me.
My Uncle Johnny
Sam's Town
When We Were Young
Bling
Bones
The River is Wild
And there are no bad songs on the album. I'd probably say as a whole I like it more than Hot Fuss, as the 2nd half of Hot Fuss was pretty bland, while I don't skip any songs on this album.
The best songs on this album are probably not as good as the best on HF, but as an album it is more complete IMO.
As for that RS review, their reviewers haven't done anything to garner my respect inawhile. Maybe when they stop putting kfed and timberlake on their covers they will be relevant again.
10-09-06 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
Ouch. Two-star Rolling Stone review. That's going to leave a mark.
Been meaning to pick this one up, as I really, really liked Hot Fuss. Maybe tonight.
10-10-06 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by starseed1981
After multiple listens throw me in the minority that likes this more than Hot Fuss. To me, there isn't a single song that is second tier on here.
10-11-06 | 01:50 AM
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saw the show at the warfield in SF on monday night, am in phoenix now, have to say I loved it, sound was off, or maybe that was just me.
And I am in the camp that likes album 2 better...
There's only 1 song I don't love.. that's for reasons unknown.
And I am in the camp that likes album 2 better...
There's only 1 song I don't love.. that's for reasons unknown.
10-11-06 | 01:22 PM
#74
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After a few more listens, it would've made for a killer EP if the disc just included:
Sam's Town
Enterlude
When You Were Young
Bling
Bones
Why Do I Keep Counting
Exitlude
However, the rest of the tracks, despite multiple listens, are still filler.
Sam's Town
Enterlude
When You Were Young
Bling
Bones
Why Do I Keep Counting
Exitlude
However, the rest of the tracks, despite multiple listens, are still filler.
10-12-06 | 01:43 AM
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I dunno, I disliked hey johnny at first, now its close to my favourite track.