Album is another Killer

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I’VE had an exclusive preview of THE KILLERS’ new album Sam’s Town.

The Vegas lads, BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE KEUNING, MARK STOERMER and RONNIE VANNUCCI, have done good.

It isn’t quite as fantastic as Hot Fuss, their 2004 debut album that sold 1.5million.

But hints of SPRINGSTEEN, QUEEN, U2, and THE BEATLES make it a great listen that’s sure to be a hit following its release on October 2.

I give it 8 out of 10. Here’s my track-by-track lowdown.

1. Sam’s Town- Killers’ trademark synth sound, breaks down brilliantly.

2. Enterlude -sweet lullaby.

3. When You Were Young - odd choice to be first single but great, rasping guitars.

4. Bling (Confession Of A King) - a winner. Top chorus with a hint of NELSON, KRISTOFFERSON AND CASH in the HIGHWAYMEN.

5. For Reasons Unknown - great driving tune with a brilliant singalong chorus.

6. Read My Mind- 1980s pop feel. U2-style guitar solo.

7. Uncle Jonny - best track on the album. Sexy guitar licks, about drug addiction.

8. Bones- a bit of brass action, with raunchy lyrics.

9. My List -slow build-up to anthemic finish.

10. This River Is Wild-echoes of U2’s Beautiful Day. Brandon’s vocals reminded me of IGGY POP.

11. Why Do I Keep Counting? - bit of a filler with jangly piano, SUPERGRASS-style.

12. Exitlude -nod to Beatles’ Sgt Pepper. Piano section recalls A Day In The Life.