Brandon Flowers Announces New Nashville-Recorded Solo Album 'Thrasher': "I've Found My Way Back to My Father's Music”
The Killers frontman says the album draws on childhood memories and family loss, with lead single “Plans” due Friday and release set for August 21.
- The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers announced his third solo album, Thrasher, a Nashville-recorded project marking his first solo full-length release in over a decade since 2015's The Desired Effect.
- Thrasher reflects Flowers' childhood in Nephi, Utah, exploring Americana and Western stylings that balance sadness and humor while capturing thinly veiled stories from his upbringing.
- Recorded at Nashville's RCA Studio A, the album features producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado alongside guitarist David Rawlings, pedal steel player Bruce Bouton, and 85-year-old harmonica player Charlie McCoy.
- Lead single Plans arrives on Friday and touches on ill-fated dreams; Flowers confirmed Thrasher is the first of two solo records before The Killers return in 2027.
- Inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Flowers noted that recording with "seasoned and extremely talented musicians" was "one of the highlights of my career," unlocking personal stories he has lived for years.
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Brandon Flowers Announces ‘Thrasher,’ Country-Inspired Album Marking His Solo Comeback After 11 Years
Brandon Flowers is stepping back into the scene as a solo artist with the announcement of his forthcoming album Thrasher. This is The Killers frontman’s first solo project in more than a decade. On Tuesday (June 23), Flowers revealed that the 10-track project will arrive Aug. 21 via Island Records. This marks his first solo full-length release since 2015’s The Desired Effect. Alongside the announcement, Flowers confirmed that the album’s lead …
Brandon Flowers is releasing a solo album this year for the first time since 2015. The singer and keyboardist of rock band The Killers announced on Tuesday that his latest work, Thrasher, will be released on August 21.
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Brandon Flowers is releasing a solo album this year for the first time since 2015. The singer and keyboardist of rock band The Killers announced on Tuesday that his latest work, Thrasher, will be released on August 21.
Brandon Flowers announces new Nashville-recorded solo album 'Thrasher': "I've found my way back to my father's music”
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers has announced new Nashville-recorded solo album ‘Thrasher’, which sees him provide a rare glimpse into his childhood.
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