Back to the Future 4

This disc has gone unnoticed in France, I even won from DAY & AGE in 2008 and did not know the solo album of the group's leader. I confirm BATTLE BORN eyeing more towards the romantic pop indie rock beginnings of Las Vegas group. The turning "heroic pop" initiated in 2008 is confirmed here ... and yes I also like this facet of the group: of course we blame them on their side "megalomaniac" way U2 and charisma of Brandon Flowers - too good to be honest - who incidentally has a fantastic voice emotionally dresses each disc title. The Killers know how to write rock anthems / inflamed pop (Flesh and Bone) or touching ballads (Be Still) so where is the problem? It always comes back to that stupid prejudice that pop means "commercial and soulless" well no. PEOPLE as was already the music of the Beatles or BEACH BOYS - to name a few - means likely to appeal to as many as conventionally constructed verses and catchy choruses often. Pop inspired by various genres and that's what gives it its strength and sometimes weakness when the shape outweighs the merits (and I'm not talking about that boy band), and although it is not If this solid Battle Born listen loop.