The Killers have dropped their second album and My Chemical Romance keeps tearing up the charts. We take a look at both albums!
The Killers - Sam's Town 5m1l20
Old-school Americana meets new-school synth-rock in The Killers sophomore album, Sam's Town. The album stays true to the sound that launched The Killers popularity on slay us every time.
The Killers - Sam's Town Fun Facts 1e4o1n
- The music video for the song Bones was directed by Tim Burton, director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Beetlejuice, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- The album is said to be influenced by Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, among others.
- The album takes its name from Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, which is in the band's hometown of Las Vegas.
The Killers - Sam's Town Hot Tracks 5s3e50
My List; Bones; This River is Wild; When You Were Young
The Killers - Sam's Town Rating: 293a5v
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade 5n3s5q
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Fun Facts 6r2o5n
- The title of the album was officially revealed at a concert played in London in August 2006.
- The band has said that Queen is one of their major influences.
- My Chemical Romance had to cancel several concerts in July and August 2006 due to injuries sustained during the filming of the video for their second single.
- A velveteen-wrapped special edition of the album was made available for pre-sale.
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Hot Tracks 254u2t
Mama; Welcome to the Black Parade; Famous Last Words