Imploding the Mirage

If there would be anyway to perfectly describe this project, it would be passionate and motivational. Granted, almost all heartland rock albums are, but these descriptiors are especially true for Imploding the Mirage. The Killers fuse elements of new wave, pop rock, and heartland rock to craft a wonderful record that is certainly a standout this year. I sense influence from U2 and Bruce Springsteen here, as Brandon Flowers reminds me of Bono, but he sounds passionate like a young Bruce Springsteen. It’s somewhat evident that this is the case, but Brandon has a flare that makes him distinct from the previously mentioned artists. The instrumentals are obviously new wave influenced, but they too have a punchiness and enjoyable quality about them that rings as mostly original. Asides from a few somewhat tame and mild tracks, I mostly enjoy his album and it has intrigued me in listening to The Killers’ back catalog in the future.

Favorite Tracks: My Own Soul’s Warning, Dying Breed, Caution, Running Towards A Place, My God, Imploding The Mirage

Least Favorite Track: Blowback