Bruce Springsteen & The Killers 'Sam's Town'

The Killers’ massive hooks and big Bruce’s Americana rock sound have a similar pedigree, with deep roots in Americana…

The Killers had massive shoes to keep walking in. ‘Hot Fuss’ (their 2004 debut) was an international hit and the pressure was on from fans, label and critics to produce something as ‘unique’ as the debut album. Saddled with the pressure they made their ‘Americana’ album, that that produced a number of big-sounding and large rock songs that could easily belong on a slew of Springsteen and the E-Street Band’s best albums.

Produced by Smashing Pumpkins’ long-term collaborator and producer, Flood, Sam’s Town was The Killers setting about making an album that front-man Brandon Flowers stated would ‘stand the test of 20 years of rock n roll’.  While the sophomore album from The Killers was indeed a good one, the pressure from the expectations meant that the record largely didn't fulfil the hype.

Unlike anything Bruce and the E-Street Band ever did. We don't actually need to say anything on him, surely...just let us know what you think - did Bruce Springsteen influence 'Sam's Town', or is there something else?

Pointless Fact: Max Weinberg, the drummer from the E-Street Band, also was the band-leader on ‘Tonight with Conan O’Brien’.

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Can you see the influence?