I know I already had a feature post on the best band I've heard in a while, but what can I say? They keep showing up unexpectedly. Our special guest today is a band that's hot on the scene right now - I tend to stay away from those types of groups, which is why I was so late in discovering them.

The Killers

Not your typical proto-disco/New Wave-ripoff band! Here's some things they've got going for them:

1. They're from Las Vegas; extra points for style.
   
   
2. Their album is full of (gasp!) good songs. To cop a phrase from the metal community, "All killer, no filler!" (There's even an unintentional pun in there! Do I know how to write 'em, or what?)
   
   
3. Word on the street is they were discovered by Morrissey. This was the point that made me realize this band has accomplished my entire life's goals in the span of about 3 months.
   
   
4. One of their songs (and it's a great one, of course - see above) is called "Andy, You're A Star". It's with a glint in my eye and a smirk on my face that I will forever dedicate this song to Mr Andy "Number One" Wiseman. There are less than ten people on the entire planet that will understand this. Mr Wiseman is not one of them.
   
   

Seriously, though - really good music. Check them out if you get a chance. I say that because I'm fortunate enough to live in a place where the record stores actually carry records, are about the size of your average bathroom, and let you listen before you buy. Otherwise, hope that you catch them on the radio or MTV or something. Or maybe just trust me? You can trust me, can't you?