Album: Sam's Town by The Killers
Genre: indie rock

Description: "Sam's Town" is the second studio album by Las Vegas rock band The Killers, released on October 2, 2006 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. The album is said to be influenced by the works of U2, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, among others. Lead singer, Brandon Flowers said that Sam's Town is "one of the best albums of the past 20 years". Though the album has received a mixed response from critics and fans, it has still remained popular and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. The album takes its <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+Killers/Sam%27s+Town">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Artist Background: The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". The group has released three studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam'... Part of the Las Vegas, Nevada, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Brandon Flowers, Kings of Leon, Keane, White Lies

Music Scene: Part of the Las Vegas, Nevada, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: indie rock


"Sam's Town" is the second studio album by Las Vegas rock band The Killers, released on October 2, 2006 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. The album is said to be influenced by the works of U2, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, among others. Lead singer, Brandon Flowers said that Sam's Town is "one of the best albums of the past 20 years". Though the album has received a mixed response from critics and fans, it has still remained popular and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. The album takes its…

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