Simply put, the new ablum by Las Vegas' The Killers is akin to their first release, Hot Fuss (2004). The soon to be released (November 24th) Day & Age sees a return to the synth-pop-rock, new wave-tinged sound of the first album. The Anytown, USA anthemic nature of Sam's Town (2006) was polarizing for fans who had come to expect danceable nu new wave ditties from The Killers. Although personally I prefer the straightforward American rock of Sam's Town, I must concede that Bruce Springsteen certainly has that genre covered. Despite my general disappointment in Day & Age, two tracks boldly stand out. The first is "This is your life," which fantastically incorporates tribal chanting throughout and a jumpy but generic "indie" bassline. The second is "Goodnight, Travel Well," which is not only the best track on the album, but one of the best tracks I have heard this year.
