The Killers - Sawdust
Refefer
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I've been listening to this album for about a week now, and I have to say I like it!
Most of the songs are ones that didn't make their last album, as well as a couple of remixes and covers of other band's songs. All in all, they're pretty well done! I think their cover of Joy Division's "Shadowplay" is excellent and I won't be surprised if it starts getting some decent radioplay. I'm not particularly partial to the Dire Straits cover of "Romeo and Juliet", but that just might be me being a purist on that one song
Their remix of "Mr. Brightside" is an enjoyable listen and its 8 minute length flies on by without any feeling of it dragging or outstaying its welcome. Their real gem, however, is their piano version of Sam's Town: absolutely fantastic. It's a beautiful song and a good listen.
If you're a Killers fan, it's certainly worth its price. If not, its still worth a listen.
Most of the songs are ones that didn't make their last album, as well as a couple of remixes and covers of other band's songs. All in all, they're pretty well done! I think their cover of Joy Division's "Shadowplay" is excellent and I won't be surprised if it starts getting some decent radioplay. I'm not particularly partial to the Dire Straits cover of "Romeo and Juliet", but that just might be me being a purist on that one song
Their remix of "Mr. Brightside" is an enjoyable listen and its 8 minute length flies on by without any feeling of it dragging or outstaying its welcome. Their real gem, however, is their piano version of Sam's Town: absolutely fantastic. It's a beautiful song and a good listen.
If you're a Killers fan, it's certainly worth its price. If not, its still worth a listen.
Lovin that music year after year.
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OPPO DV-970HD,
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Main 2 Channel System
Polk SDA-1B,
Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
Rotel RB-980BX,
OPPO DV-970HD,
Lite Audio DAC AH,
IXOS XHA305 Interconnects
Computer Rig
Polk SDA CRS+,
Creek Audio 5350 SE,
Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
HRT Music Streamer II
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I just knocked out almost all of Sam's Town on my 2-channel rig over lunch today. Pretty good stuff. . . haven't listened to it since it came out months ago. Sounded good, but my ears are still ringing a little. Guess I was too generous with the volume.
I need to check out sawdust. Also need to do some Amazon-ing to get Bloc Party A Weekend in the City, and maybe some old Shins albums that I never picked up.
Thanks for the recommendation.Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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