2008 Woodie Awards
The Killers produce 17 great tracks
Inga Locke
Issue date: 11/30/07 Section: Gallery
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After 17 tracks, The Killers new CD satisfies the listeners' taste but leaves listeners wishing they could hear more. From the first song to the last, The Killers maintain their Indie Rock style with something new in every song. The album "Sawdust" was released Nov. 14.
Several of the songs have repetitive beginnings, and the lyrics do not begin until further in the song, but if you stick through the beginnings, most of the songs have at least one part that will interest listeners.
All the songs have tempo and beat changes at various times throughout the songs, which is nice instead of hearing the same sound during all the songs.
The first song "Tranquilize" features Lou Reed whose deep voice creates a great sound with the voice of lead singer Brandon Flowers along with the echoing of children.
The third song "All the Pretty Faces" is fun and exciting and easy to get into with catchy lyrics and a good sound. This is one of those songs that you will want to listen to over and over when in an energetic mood.
Song number four, "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf," has a melancholy and yet alive feeling to it. It is an a-typical love song and the first song of the CD to include a girl's name being sang to, which happens in several of the songs on this album. The sound is constantly changing and moving, and the words are easy to learn and seem very natural to sing along with.
Song five, "Sweet Talk," is an easy-going song with an echo type sound in the music. There seems to be a bell ringing in the background and almost religious type lyrics saying things such as "lead me not to temptation, hold my head harder, ease my mind." Asking for a release and help for a burdensome load.
"Under the Gun" begins with just lyrics, which I don't particularly like. The chorus is the only good lyrical and vocal part. At times Flowers voice seems to include a hint of sarcasm, which is interesting to hear in a musical setting.
"Show You How" begins with a voicemail recording that sounds so life-like and the message left by Flowers is sweet and creates a great set up for a fun song, it is easy to move to, although it is a slower pace. It has a bit of a 1980's love song feeling to it that is comfortable and enjoyable.
Several of the songs have repetitive beginnings, and the lyrics do not begin until further in the song, but if you stick through the beginnings, most of the songs have at least one part that will interest listeners.
All the songs have tempo and beat changes at various times throughout the songs, which is nice instead of hearing the same sound during all the songs.
The first song "Tranquilize" features Lou Reed whose deep voice creates a great sound with the voice of lead singer Brandon Flowers along with the echoing of children.
The third song "All the Pretty Faces" is fun and exciting and easy to get into with catchy lyrics and a good sound. This is one of those songs that you will want to listen to over and over when in an energetic mood.
Song number four, "Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf," has a melancholy and yet alive feeling to it. It is an a-typical love song and the first song of the CD to include a girl's name being sang to, which happens in several of the songs on this album. The sound is constantly changing and moving, and the words are easy to learn and seem very natural to sing along with.
Song five, "Sweet Talk," is an easy-going song with an echo type sound in the music. There seems to be a bell ringing in the background and almost religious type lyrics saying things such as "lead me not to temptation, hold my head harder, ease my mind." Asking for a release and help for a burdensome load.
"Under the Gun" begins with just lyrics, which I don't particularly like. The chorus is the only good lyrical and vocal part. At times Flowers voice seems to include a hint of sarcasm, which is interesting to hear in a musical setting.
"Show You How" begins with a voicemail recording that sounds so life-like and the message left by Flowers is sweet and creates a great set up for a fun song, it is easy to move to, although it is a slower pace. It has a bit of a 1980's love song feeling to it that is comfortable and enjoyable.
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