If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my very favorite musical artist. He is the frontman for the multi-platinum-record-earning band The Killers and has also put out three solo albums.I recently had the chance to talk to Brandon backstage before one of his shows in Las Vegas. My wife Kate, as well as a couple of friends, were also on hand, and you’ll hear me allude to them a couple times during the interview.Brandon and I had a great conversation. We discuss his third and latest solo album, Thrasher and why he went country-western on it, what his dad taught him about what makes a good man, what he’s currently reading (hint: it involves the author of my all-time favorite novel), his top five favorite country songs, the influence of faith in his life and music, what’s on his mind in midlife, and how he balances work and family.Resources Related to the Podcast<ul><li>Thrasher on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/thrasher/6781078037" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4AWBFHgvBgI9ah66wq1TEo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQ4mlKfje_w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Flamingo on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/flamingo/1442814316" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4KPcNR8nJkhzG4YVhd9R3j" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPD0pZjaCm7Smd0VX8U-uazkcxdAktHuo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Pressure Machine on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/pressure-machine/1576945214" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1qMFjBarjO2xD15BwXZguD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAvFOrnUtSI&list=OLAK5uy_lKxn5gxay7DPrnIdNe-gUovqW0yG4h-5o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Imploding the Mirage on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/imploding-the-mirage/1502453888" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1uROBP2G4MP0O4w1v5Cpbg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxA687tYuMWhor7IQn0QysgTid-mL1scg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ygLSWe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/4znJkXc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/culture/books/podcast-824-lonesome-dove-and-lifes-journey-through-uncertainty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Podcast #824: Lonesome Dove and Life’s Journey Through Uncertainty</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/self-improvement/podcast-1104-ecclesiastes-on-enjoying-our-weirdly-unsatisfying-lives/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Podcast #1,104: Ecclesiastes on Enjoying Our Weirdly Unsatisfying Lives</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHgP6kmS_XE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mama Baskets at Costco</a></li><li><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/come-follow-me?lang=eng" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Come Follow Me LDS scripture study program</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO2NL8DVN6E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“My Lord, What a Morning”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/strength/health/take-the-simple-test-that-can-predict-your-mortality/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take the Simple Test That Can Predict Your Mortality</a></li><li>Brandon’s favorite country songs:</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rF_jr4RGe0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyTcYacSo7g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“The Winner” by Kris Kristofferson</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4caMqKssg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Silver Stallion” by The Highwaymen</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIBXAEAWtC4&list=RDrIBXAEAWtC4&start_radio=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“A Lot of Things Different” by John Conlee</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v-3PpjrUdE&list=RD5v-3PpjrUdE&start_radio=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“What I’d Give” by Ian Noe</a></li></ul>Connect With Brandon Flowers<ul><li><a href="http://brandonflowersmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brandon’s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/brandonflowers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brandon on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTfZClM1osoBdrzOghD7kg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brandon on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrandonFlowers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brandon on Facebook</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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