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4.6 out of 5.0 stars 29 Ratings (12 Reviews)

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    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 25, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Sam's Town review helpful

    Pros: great

    Cons: did not hear the first cd

    I loved the new cd from the killers. I keep on listening to it and I know tomorrow is suppose to be the debut for the new video!! I can't wait I love the voice of the lead singer and he reminds me of my 10 year old son if he grows up to be this t...alented I will be Haapy the cd is great I love it Read more Less

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    Let down

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 6, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Sam's Town review helpful

    Pros: Its the Killers

    Cons: Its not the Killers

    I was a huge fan of the Hot Fuss album. I loved the pop revival sound they had going on. I expected nothing less for Sam's Town. Sam's Town just doesn't sound like The Killers that I grew to love from Hot Fuss. But they've earned my l...oyalty through their debut album, and so I'll accept Sam's Town and pray that album 3 brings back some of those catchy pop beats that we all came to love from Hot Fuss. Read more Less

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    Sam's Town: 8/10

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 4, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Sam's Town review helpful

    Pros: It's not like Hot Fuss

    Cons: ...It's not like... Hot Fuss

    After listening to Sam's Town for about the third time through, I finally realized what is wrong with it. Most of the songs (maybe with the exception of the single "When You Were Young" are forgettable. After the first time I listened t...o Hot Fuss, I found myself humming the chorus to "Mr. Brightside", "All These Things That I've Done", "Change Your Mind", and "Somebody Told Me". This is not the case for the Killers' 2006 album. That said, I am not necessarily putting Sam's Town down. In several ways, the album is stronger than its predecessor. I find myself enjoying the album equally (maybe more than) Hot Fuss WHILE LISTENING TO IT. The songs are not your typical "written by a new artist to sound catchy and earn playtime" type. They are more mature sounding and there is a clear difference in terms of experience. Every song is more to the liking of "Smile Like You Mean It" or "Andy You're A Star" only with a more meaningful thought-out sound. It just lacks the kind of cornerstone hit that will be played on the radio 10-20 years from now. So there are the pros and the cons. It is not Hot Fuss, and yet it is not Hot Fuss. If you buy this album (which you should if you enjoy this style), DON'T expect it to be a second coming of their first CD. But expect to be relatively content. 8/10 "Good" Read more Less

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    They rock again

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 21, 2007

    Pros: amazing sound in every track

    Cons: nothing

    When I first listened to the song "Somebody Told Me", I knew that The Killers are some guys that I need to keep my ear on. I like their second album. It's noisy and cheerful sound makes me feel ... I can't explain the feeling, but e...verytime I listen to these tracks, I forget my trouble. I love "Uncle Jonny", this song tells us to stay away from drugs. Well, I love them. Read more Less

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    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 30, 2006

    Pros: none

    Cons: none

    Track List Sam's Town

    Sam's Town
    Enterlude
    When You Were Young
    Bling (Confession Of A King)
    For Reasons Unknown
    Read My Mind
    Uncle Jonny
    Bones
    My List
    This River Is Wild
    Why Do I Keep Counting
    Exitlude

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    THE KILLERS

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 21, 2006

    Pros: FUNNY

    Cons: NONE

    THEY ARE SO SEXY AND I LOVE THEM

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    Ladies and Gents....the Killers

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 8, 2006

    Pros: One of the best records produced in 2006

    Cons: One of the best records that some will not hear

    The Killers' follow up to Hot Fuss isn't what many expected and so I think they will lose some of those fans who want more of that heated, fast pop and fresh sound that the Killers completely embraced on the first record. However, Sam's T...own is a solid record. It flows when played in it's entirety and has songs that can stand on their own, "Read My Mind", "Bling" (my personaly fav), and the title track "Sam's Town" are perfect examples of such. Much has been made about this record not being as good as the first or not being as catchy as the first. My first impressions of Hot Fuss were not favorable. It took a well-meaning best friend to keep playing it whenever we were driving for the songs to start to click with me. Sam's Town is different for me, maybe because my expectations weren't as high as others, and also because I hoped this band would show more edge, more teeth, because they have the talent and the song writing chops to be something better in the world of rock and roll-- and the Killers achieve all of this on Sam's Town-- much to my delight. Maybe this isn't 'one of the greatest records to be made' in the last 20 years, but one couldn't deny that it's a good record and a solid effort towards artistic maturity. It's lush and at times dark and beautiful. It won't be all things every one, and it may not be for everyone...either way, the Killers have proven that they are here to stay. Read more Less

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    Hypnotizing good!

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 8, 2006

    Pros: Eclectic and original. It borrows but never steals.

    Cons: muffled recording quality

    I went into a book store that was playing the album at the time and after the second song i couldn't help but ask an employee what the hell was playing. It was like if bowie, meatloaf and Springsteen were caught in an elevator. (the sound quality... is purposely distorted at times.) Time traveling intoxicating! I could not help take the album home. I had never heard of this band since alternative is not my cup of tea. What a surprise! I have never been so pulled by an album in 20 years. Admirers of the first album seem somewhat disappointed so i gave that one a spin. It is also excellent but whatever they say, this one is better by far. I find myself humming the tunes all day so i brought it to the office and everyone's hooked. ...By far this years best offering. These boys should be proud of the strange brew they have concocted. It will be tough to top but so was their first album. Read more Less

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    Best album of the year

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 8, 2006

    Pros: became deeper musicans

    Cons: that it was not a 2 cd collection

    From the sec Sam's Town starts to the end of Exitlude you escape from the world for awhile. It is a concept Cd that shows how much they have grown as artist since Hott Fuss. Though Hot Fuss was one of the best cds of the year with its catchy song...s Sam's Town has moving and powerful songs that are also catchy. This cd always makes me feel alot of emotion when I listen to it. And though it is a journey from beginning to end there are still a group of songs that can be hits such as Sam's Town, When you were Young, Bling, Reasons Unkown, Read My Mind, This River is Wild. Eventhough there are groups making good music right now there is no group at this moment making cds this good. Read more Less

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    The Killers= Love

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 5, 2006

    Pros: Great Songs

    Cons: None

    i loved this cd so much, there style of music just makes me wanna sing along.. theyre so good.. and their song when you were young, that's amazinggg, the killers really bring music a new meaningg

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