TRACK OF THE WEEK
Written by Anna McMillan
Ever listened to a song that holds so many fond memories and when it comes on you are transported back in time? Well my track of the week does just that and it is one of my favourite rock songs of the 2000s - Mr Brightside by The Killers.
Written by Anna McMillan
Ever listened to a song that holds so many fond memories and when it comes on you are transported back in time? Well my track of the week does just that and it is one of my favourite rock songs of the 2000s - Mr Brightside by The Killers.
Long story short, this song is one of my closest friend’s favourite song. Sadly she had to move away for 3rd year of university but whenever this song comes on when we’re out we are reminded of her. You will often find us in the middle of Independent in Sunderland on a Friday night singing our hearts out (badly).
This week she came back to see us and on the nights we went out, all of a sudden you hear ‘Coming out of my cage and I’ve been doing just fine.’ Yes, you can probably guess the screeching and group hugs that occurred when we heard it.
Mr Brightside has become one of the classics since its release in 2004 with the American rock band racking up 12 million plays of the single since its launch, becoming one of the most downloaded tracks ever in the UK.
Lead singer Brandon Flowers takes control of lead vocals on the track, after all the song is about his ex-girlfriend and the paranoia of cheating. His monotonous sound adds to the numbness behind the meaning of the song.
Lead singer Brandon Flowers takes control of lead vocals on the track, after all the song is about his ex-girlfriend and the paranoia of cheating. His monotonous sound adds to the numbness behind the meaning of the song.
However, mixture of indie rock and pop created a feel good anthem you can’t help but belt out at the top of your lungs.