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The Killers and National Treasure

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Today I have some music by a band that is nothing short of beloved in the world of rock music. The Killers are a band that have seen a lot of success and popularity with rockers, but in general, have been a band that have pushed their way towards the realm of popular music. Never really falling into that classification though, The Killers have done a great job of appealing to other music listeners while still maintaining their take on rock music. Now this song by The Killers is a really cool blend of sounds and musical styles. Of course, the basis of this song is their typical and iconic rock sound with syncopated drum rhythms and solid guitar work. But another really cool aspect of this song is that it employs the use of a gospel choir. Now this is something I haven't heard from The Killers before, and I totally loved it! The tone of this song has a slightly angelic theme to it, with gospel choirs and piano melodies that sing of redemption. That is something really cool about this