Brazilian, blue-eyed soul, disco, and Afro-beat can be heard, all threaded into the Killers' trademark dance-rock. The anthemic "Human" is a case in point, proving that the New Wave influences that gave the band its initial appeal are still intact.
Additional InformationIrrefutable proof that even as the Las Vegas quartet mixes up their sound, the appeal of their button-pushing pop endures.
Reviews3.5 stars out of 5 -- "When the Killers really push the theatrics, they shine: 'Spaceman' re-imagines New Order's 'Temptation' as an alien-abduction anthem with a great singalong chorus.", Ranked #35 in Clash's "The 40 Best Albums of 2008" -- "A brave change in direction towards a glorious, glossy pop sound...", "Here the band trades in the slick mega hooks and stadium-sized rockers for steel drums, bongos and a whole lotta sax....This band keeps fans on their toes...', 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "They remain fascinated by heartland mythos, but by becoming more comfortable with their glitzy roots, they've actually found the pulse of something more authentic.", "Singer Brandon Flowers and the band construct an album that is one-third Duran Duran glam, one-third Bono majestic, and one-third fresh retro."