The Killers

TheBig3 · 06-19-2021, 11:39 AM

Do you think you just don't like Springsteen? The Boss is class-struggle music. It's not for everyone.

I don't know if I'd say they did it to an embarrassing extent (maybe if you don't like him, it could be) Sam's Town was a pretty solid record. And they've had a few hits off most albums. I don't think they're going to be the Rolling Stones, but they're an above average rock band.

adidasss · 08-13-2021, 06:09 AM

So which era of Springsteen does Pressure machine ape?

TheBig3 · 08-14-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

So which era of Springsteen does Pressure machine ape?

According to Pitchfork, which is just an exhausting rag, there's a few option if you can get through the critics clear distaste.

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums...ssure-machine/

To me I didn't think it was a Springsteen song (haven't caught the album yet) but a lot closer to some of the 90s bands I listened to - can't place it yet.

Did you like the album? Now that you've given Springsteen a fair shake?

adidasss · 08-14-2021, 07:55 PM

Nope, sounded like low rent Springsteen to me. Definitely a step backwards.

TheBig3 · 08-16-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

Nope, sounded like low rent Springsteen to me. Definitely a step backwards.

Sigh...

Anyway, I listened to the album. It's a lot of Nebraska from Springsteen and shades of Joshua Tree from U2.

The Batlord · 08-16-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

Sigh...

Anyway, I listened to the album. It's a lot of Nebraska from Springsteen and shades of Joshua Tree from U2.

This makes me want to swerve my bike into traffic.

TheBig3 · 08-16-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

This makes me want to swerve my bike into traffic.

I've just dropped this in the mail for you.

TheBig3 · 08-24-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

Nope, sounded like low rent Springsteen to me. Definitely a step backwards.

I meant to say, if you wanted a Springsteen-influenced band that's less transparent about it, I love a lot of what the Hold Steady puts out, and the horns/organ combo from 70's Bruce is laced throughout their albums.

adidasss · 08-24-2021, 09:39 AM

Yeah I think you tried to sell HS to me before but t'ain't my thang.

TheBig3 · 08-24-2021, 09:50 AM

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Yeah I think you tried to sell HS to me before but t'ain't my thang.

Have you considered liking things?

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