"Sink" by Big City Rock

Big City Rock had all the makings of a hit-making group for the new millennium, but their self-titled major label debut released in 2006 got no traction. The record was met with solid critical acclaim, including an endorsement from Adam Levine of Maroon 5, a band with whom Big City Rock toured.

In addition to boasting a collection of top-notch pop rock songs, the record features co-production from Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne. The band sounds quite a bit like The Killers and should have matched their success. Check out the lead-off track, "Sink": 

Following the breakup of the band, some members went on to form another notable outfit called The Remainers. More on them when I get to the "R's"!