Monthly Archive for May, 2008

Monday’s Tune: The Killers & Goldfrapp

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Zohar
on 26 May, 2008
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The Killers - Sam\'s Town album coverToday’s tune is by The Killers, an American rock band from Las Vegas, who are part of the post-punk revival.

From Wikipedia: 
The post-punk revival is a movement in alternative rock of the 2000s where bands draw from of the original sounds and aesthetics of the post-punk sound of the late 1970’s, some also taking cues and influences from various genres…
The song ‘Read My Mind’ is from The Killers’ second album Sam’s Town.
The Killers - Read My Mind
the-killers-read-my-mind
Today’s special feature is the video for Goldfrapp’s new single ‘Happiness’ [released 14 April 2008]
Goldfrapp are a British electronic music duo, consists of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals/synthesizer) and Will Gregory (synthesizer).
The video was directed by legendary pop video director Dougal Wilson, and pays homage to a scene in the 1953 film Small Town Girl.

Enjoy!