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Flamingo
Rock · 2010 · 14 tracks · 56m

Flamingo

Brandon Flowers

A cinematic collision of Las Vegas neon and Mojave dust. Polished heartland rock that trades stadium grit for spiritual yearning and widescreen pop melodies.

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It's like The Killers went to church in the middle of a desert and came out with a Springsteen record.

A hopeful yet weary journey through spiritual doubt and neon-lit nostalgia.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 56m
01
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
4:50
02
Only the Young
4:19
03
Hard Enough
4:06
04
Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts
4:43
05
Playing With Fire
5:50
06
Was It Something I Said?
3:21
07
Magdalena
3:20
08
Crossfire
4:18
09
On the Floor
3:25
10
Swallow It
2:57
11
The Clock Was Tickin’
4:49
12
Jacksonville
4:04
13
I Came Here to Get Over You
2:23
14
Right Behind You
3:53
Moments Worth Waiting For
the explosive drum entry and soaring synth lead that kicks off Crossfire
the gospel-tinged backing vocals that elevate the final chorus of On the Floor
the rapid-fire, Dylan-esque storytelling delivery during the verses of The Clock Was Tickin'
the cinematic, slow-burn build of Playing With Fire that culminates in a massive orchestral peak
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