It's in music stores now, finally. Got myself a copy of The Killers' Hot Fuss album earlier. Whether you're a seasoned or recent New Wave listener, you should check this out, pronto. Been seeing the cool video for their first single the past couple of weeks. I've listened to the CD twice now, and for me, the band sounds like a strange but very audible cross between Modern English, The Cure, and Blue Zoo. Their melodies are very infectious and their lyrics are offbeat, both typically endearing New Wave traits. Very catchy stuff.
"Jealousy, turning saints into the sea. Swimming through sick lullabies. Choking on your alibis. But it's just the price I pay. Destiny is calling me. Open up my eager eyes, 'cause I'm Mr. Brightside!"
--The Killers, Mr. Brightside
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I've heard of this recently. And is Krafty a New Order single? Come to think of it, there's somebody else singing The Cure's Lovesong and I can't dissect His Royal Highness Robert Smith's voice from it.
We're getting old.
New Order's got a new video out, I just dunno what the title is. The Lovesong cover was in last year's 50 First Dates soundtrack. I forget who that was. Robert Smith... I was a huge fan of the Cure. LOVE their old songs. They're still around but I've no interest in getting their new CD now. Will get their compilations one of these days, though.
Yeah, we're getting old. Damn. :)
Hey Oliver! I love the sound of the Killers. They seem to have gotten that right mix. The bands these days seem to sound the same. Or yeah, maybe I'm just getting old. :)
Thanks for the link, btw. Hope you don't mind if I link back.
Hello Mark!
No problem. I like reading your journal. Thanks for linking, too.
I can only stand a few new bands, myself... I hardly listen to the radio anymore. Been listening to older stuff (and older-sounding stuff) these days. :)
Been listening to them for a month now. Surprised you found them to your liking too.
I like them, yes. They sound good.
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