Musique

I heard the new Killers song last night. It is called “Human”. I am a Killers fan because they created one of the best half-albums ever (in the days of vinyl it was the “A” side) where they channeled my fave band – New Order. On Side B, they ran into an indentity crisis where they tried the indie rock road. And on their following album they tried to be U2/James/Simple Minds. “Human” was good, if somewhat operatic at times. It is hard to discern which direction they are headed because this song was penned two years ago. Their new album drops at the end of the year so time will tell. Right now spinning on my proverbial turntable:

The Verve (f/k/a The Verve UK due to copyright issues) – Love Is Noise, Love Is Pain (how true).
So. Rakkas Crew – If you are into dancehall, this is the band
Ladyhawke – Stevie Nicks reformulated for this decade.
Biffy Clyro – For those about to rock, we salute you
Ting Tings
MGMT -- Go Brooklyn!

Jack White and Alicia Keys duet on the new Bond theme – and yes it is a manic fusion, but one that works.

Touring bands recommendation – Tegan and Sara – the best opening line to a song from 2007.

NKOTB – but only if Cheech and Chong opens for them and medicates the crowd.