Album: Sam's Town by The Killers (2006)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Island
Format: Album

Description: Sam's Town is the second studio album by American rock band The Killers, released on October 2, 2006 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. Regarding the album, vocalist and primary lyricist Brandon Flowers noted that he "wanted to create an album that captured, chronologically, everything important that got me to where I am today". Sam's Town is estimated to have sold over 4 million copies worldwide to date.

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, Snow Patrol

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/Pop, Quirky, 2000s, Album, Island

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Sam's Town is the second studio album by American rock band The Killers, released on October 2, 2006 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. Regarding the album, vocalist and primary lyricist Brandon Flowers noted that he "wanted to create an album that captured, chronologically, everything important that got me to where I am today". Sam's Town is estimated to have sold over 4 million copies worldwide to date.

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