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Brandon Flowers Releases Third Solo Album “Thrasher”

8/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Brandon Flowers releases his third solo album, the country record “Thrasher”.
The album, recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, features Bruce Bouton, 85-year-old Charlie McCoy and Margo Price.
Songs such as “One of Us” honor his brother-in-law, while “Miss America” recounts his sister’s abuse.
Flowers announced a Salt Lake City concert at Red Butte Garden for Sept. 11.
Reviews range from Rolling Stone’s 2½/5 rating to The Guardian’s four-star praise.

History

Historical Context

In 1968 Johnny Cash released *At Folsom Prison*, recorded at Folsom State Prison and issued by Columbia Records, a live album that lifted his waning career, topped the country chart and earned a 1969 Grammy. Brandon Flowers’ 2024 *Thrasher*, recorded in Nashville, follows that tradition by pairing personal storytelling with veteran musicians, echoing Cash’s revival model.

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Story summary

Brandon Flowers releases his third solo album, the country record “Thrasher”.
The album, recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, features Bruce Bouton, 85-year-old Charlie McCoy and Margo Price.
Songs such as “One of Us” honor his brother-in-law, while “Miss America” recounts his sister’s abuse.
Flowers announced a Salt Lake City concert at Red Butte Garden for Sept. 11.
Reviews range from Rolling Stone’s 2½/5 rating to The Guardian’s four-star praise.

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