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Flowers finds his own voice

When The Killers decided to take a year off, front man Brandon Flowers decided to spend his downtime undertaking a solo project. On Flamingo, his solo debut, Flowers attempts to be the Bruce Springsteen of Las Vegas; the album is a love letter to his hometown, as well as a highly personal commentary on faith and devotion. Although he falls short of making anything "The Boss" would write home to Jersey about, Flamingo is still an enjoyable album that is a must-have for Killers fans.

Musically, Flowers goes "Killers-lite," toning down the power of the band's signature 1980s synth-pop riffs and opting for a sound driven more by the keyboard and guitar. This lower-energy approach works to an extent, and Flowers' distinctive and heartfelt vocals keep most of the tracks from becoming too blas

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