Sawdust - The Killers

I am reviewing the album Sawdust by The Killers. They were initially formed in Las Vegas around 2001 and by 2002 had their finished line up. Their music was good but needed a bit of smoothing around the edges. A promo person took an interest in them but couldn't get any American labels and eventually an English indie label signed them called Lizard Records. Later on they signed to Island Records. They have had most of their success in Britain where they are regarded as an Indie inspired band. This album was a collection of b-sides and rarities and their are quite a few cover versions including Romeo & Juliet originally by Dire Straits & Don't Take Your Love To Town by Johnny Cash. I think it's a very good album. Apparently one of their earlier studio albums was the 26th biggest selling album of the decade in Britain. This album did sell over a million units worldwide.  There lead singer Brandon Flowers did release a solo album that was very successful. I did look at the Wikipedia article on this group which is worth visiting.