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 or  iTunes Price: $11.99 Genre: Alternative Released: Nov 24, 2008 Customer Ratings (2688 Ratings)
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View More By The Killers Our ReviewIs that David Byrne’s worldbeat fluctuating through “Joy Ride”? Is that the Kinks’ Ray Davies being summoned in the neurotic vocal attack of “A Dustland Fairytale” or “I Can’t Stay”? Musically, The Killers are centered on the widescreen soundarama of the ‘80s, from New Order to the Pet Shop Boys. Considering the ‘80s are but a wistful dream to these young rockers, their attempt to re-invigorate that lost era with enough tough poses and careening stadium rock — all while writing a new chapter in post-punk rock in the process — is quite ambitious. Singer Brandon Flowers revels in the garish and overblown, turning this Las Vegas quartet into a Britpop band with fangs, as he continues to ransack the flamboyant poses of singers as heady as Bryan Ferry and Morrissey. The band has teetered between its Brit and American influences in the past, but for 2008’s Day & Age they’re waving the Union Jack and having a blast. “Neon Tiger” is a track worthy of David Bowie’s reinvention, while “Spaceman” could be the band’s autobiography, as they clearly have no intentions of settling for music rooted at an earthbound level.. Customer ReviewsThe Killers - Day & Age - Masterpiece (5 stars)As Human led the album out of the gates and Spaceman built steam for this upcoming album, there were plenty of expectations for this third studio outing. But The Killers do not disappoint at all. From top to bottom, the album is amazingly constructed, piece by piece, with some of their best work and some of the best songs available. If you're a fan of The Killers, you're more than likely to love this album. Any newcomers, give this album a c Full Circle Killers (5 stars) The band that was exploded onto the scene with "Hot Fuss" has crafted one of the more exciting musical albums of the year. I feel that Sam's Town was in fact a backtrack of what the Killers were capable of and that their true talent was glimpsed in the background music of the songs in "Hot Fuss." Their hit, "Mr. Brightside," efficiently struck the balance between powerful lyrics and moving instrumentals. Every s Day & Age - Album Of The Year! (5 stars) The Killers are here once again at full blast. Hot Fuss met Sam’s Town, made children and converted them to CD form. This album holds some of the catchiest melodies that will stick in your head for months; some of the most beautiful lyrics that will stick in your heart for years. 1. Losing Touch – awesome opening with a catchy chorus – 9.2/10 2. Human – meaningfull, beautiful melody and lyrics – 9/10 3. Spaceman – exciting trac BiographyFormed: 2002 in Las Vegas, NVGenre: Alternative Years Active: '00s, '10s Few bands in the early 2000s rose so quickly to the forefront of pop music as the Killers. With a mix of '80s-styled synth pop and fashionista charm, the band's street-smart debut, Hot Fuss, became one of 2004's biggest releases, spawning four singles and catapulting the group — particularly their dandyish, 22-year-old frontman, Brandon Flowers — into the international spotlight. Hot Fuss reveled in the garish glitz of the band's native Las Vegas, spinning tales of androgynous girlfriends...
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