Brandon Flowers released the first single from his upcoming “Flamingo” album. I have to say I have been anticipating this record like a teenybopper hoping for a Justin Bieber dream date. This guy is one of america’s most underrated singers and songwriters. “Serious” musicians haven’t forgiven him for The Killers’ “Hot Fuss,” while those who “love pop sensibilities” have yet to forgive him for “Sam’s Town.” While the crimes of pop and passion may keep him ever out of hearts, this first track, “Crossfire,” has the makings of the next great record to confuse Lady Gaga fans. It’s catchy, heartfelt, but features predominantly the bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, and electric guitar. Strange for a pop act, I know. This song is good, and will have you belting “lay your body down” for the next 37 days.
It is my intention to be buried in these boots.
First recording session with myself, JD, and Allen all together is this Monday. We’ll be working on what will be the first full-band track of the record, in a little old church in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
I will be wearing my boots.
I bought my first pair of snakeskin boots today. They are legit. They also require me to walk slow and gallant-like, the way a true blue gunslinger would.
They should make the record more interesting. They definitely evoke a dormant persona of manhood, solitude, honor, and awesomeness.
This record is going to be so freaking good.
The writing for the record is done. Finished. Complete.
As in, we’ve got 8 songs ready to go, and probably 4 more that we haven’t found yet, as they tend to show up unexpectedly over the course of making a record.
It’s going to be the best record you’ve ever heard. Unlikely.
But you’re going to like it a lot.
