When Brandon Flowers announced his intention to record a solo album, as well as his intention to name said album Flamingo, many fans of The Killers might have raised an eyebrow. Was the voice of the band choosing to sing a different tune? Would Flamingo go off on some unwelcome artistic tangent? Would it be avant-garde electronica? Balkan folk? A concept album about the wildlife of Florida's Everglades?
Well, now that we have our first piece of fruit from Flowers' solo labor, all can rest assured that the dude isn't going off the rails. "Crossfire" will be welcome listening to any Killers fan.
If anything, "Crossfire" is a slightly more mellow affair, missing the raucous rhythm section and careening guitars of his band. It's a little bit older, a little bit colder, to quote one of the man's own lyrics.
Check out "Crossfire," below. Flamingo is due out in September.
+ Listen to Brandon Flowers, "Crossfire," here