Imploding the Mirage

"when the dreams run dry" is an amazing song from this album, but everything else leaves a sour taste in my mouth that i can't quite explain why. maybe it's because these songs sound like they're supposed to be played in a huge stadium, an aesthetic i'm not a huge fan of; maybe it's because the songs are underwhelming and honestly a little boring at times; maybe it's because i'm subconsciously comparing this album to "mr. brightside," the song which the killers have been living in the shadow of for their entire career. huh.