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THE KILLERS – PRESSURE MACHINE – ALBUM REVIEW
The Killers truly are a one of a kind, unique, beast of band. One that has reached a level whereby they can pretty much do whatever they want. So why on earth wouldnât they write and release a concept album based on singer Brandon Flowersâ childhood in rural Utah?
Yes this album isnât your typical Killers album â if there is such a thing? A band not afraid to experiment and always able to capture their mood; The Killers are always evolving. This record is brought on by the pandemic both creatively and due to scheduling (the band are yet to tour their previous album, âImploding the Mirage’).
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âPressure Machineâ is the signature of a band comfortable in their skin. It features snippets of the bands past whilst evolving further their more restrained and mature sound. If you are a fan of the band than this is another great addition to their catalogue; if you have been living under a rock and are new to the band then its appeal would diminish. Not due to poor quality (itâs very good!) but a lack of hit like material would turn off fickle newcomers.
You could say that with a concept album such as this that is a compliment. This record certainly feels like it needs to be heard as a whole, from start to finish. It tells us a story, and to just cherry pick tracks from it makes it lose its charm somewhat.
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A simple fact is that The Killers have more than their fair share of hits, including one of the most iconic tracks of all time in âMr. Brightsideâ. âQuiet Townâ, âRunaway Horsesâ and âIn Another Lifeâ may not top any singles charts but they will certainly win hearts.
âPressure Machineâ is a connoisseurâs album, but letâs face it, the odds are the album itself will top the charts!
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