There are so many garage rock/dance-ock tunes perfectly stylized and glamorous for the pop kids in the city and in the suburbs of new-millennium America. What's nice about these the bands producing these songs is how they strive so desperately to individualize themselves. On a commercial level, they do quite well in delivering catchy pop hooks. When it comes to having actual talent, a select few actually do possess attention-worthy integrity. But there are others who don't, and they disappear from the American consciousness after a brief flirtation with success. Such theories, however, are left up to the individual music fan, so let's put that aside for a moment to experience the decadent pop world of the Killers. The Las Vegas foursome introduce a perfectly tailored /p>
ew wave-induced art rock sound on their debut, Hot Fuss. They wooed MTV audiences and modern ock followers with the success of "Somebody Told Me" during summer 2004. This chunky-riffed single loaded with androgynous mystery and a dalliance with /p>
ew romantic energy captures the infectious delivery of the Killers as a band. Vocalist/keyboardist Brandon Flowers does his best Simon LeBon imitation; the sex appeal and the boyish charm are perfectly in place as the rest of the band accents his rich, red-hotness just so. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" and "Mr. Brightside" are equally as foxy as the album's first single, affirming that a formula is indeed in motion. It's hard to deny the sparkle of Depeche Mode beats and the sensual allure of Duran Duran. After 25 years, those sounds still hold up; by 2004, however, it's an incredible task to pull this kind of thing off without selling yourself to the tastes of the masses. Interpol and the Walkmen have pulled it off; Franz Ferdinand and Hot Hot Heat have potential. The difference with the Killers is that the dynamic doesn't firmly hold together. The gospel/ock jaunt of "All These Things That I've Done" doesn't quit fit around the Cure-inspired synth reveries of "Everything Will Be Alright" and "Believe Me Natalie." "Midnight Show," as much as it plucks from Duran Duran's "Planet Earth" and "Is There Something I Should Know?," does show promise for the Killers. Hot Fuss came at the right time because the pop kids needed something to savor the summer with, and "Somebody Told Me" served that purpose. Now pull out your Duran Duran records and dance like no one is watching.
while watching jazon lezak & the u.s. men's swim team come from more than a body length back to capture the 400m freestyle relay last night, we noticed a new nike ad featuring footage of athletes olympic and otherwise set to the killers' "all these things that i've done," and, well, we like that song. the killers - all these things that i've done~~
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The other night The Killers played a set at the newly unveiled theater configuration of the Frank Erwin Center. The show was put on by local promoter Charles Attal Presents.I have to say that neither I nor my friend were very impressed. The show was spectacularly ... perfect. In fact a little too perfect. Every note, every backing track, the production .. all excellent.Plus the sound was fatigu...
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A 4 piece guitar led rock band from Las Vegas inspired by the classics U2 and Oasis.http://www.islandrecords.com/thekillers/http://www.thekillers.co.uk/www.killersmusic.comTheir debut album - Hot Fuss - is a must listen for anyone who wants to confirm that rock is alive and kicking in the US. Their eagerly awaited second album is due in October.
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Yesterday, aka through this link , I brought you the first four tracks from The Killers Glastonbury 2007 set. Today, as promised, I bring you the second part. Two more days and you'll have them all. Until then you'll just have to make due with the first half. Enjoy.mp3 : The Killers - Somebody Told Me mp3 : The Killers - Smile Like You Mean It mp3 : The Killers - Jenny Was A Friend of Min...
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The other night The Killers played a set at the newly unveiled theater configuration of the Frank Erwin Center. The show was put on by local promoter Charles Attal Presents.I have to say that neither I nor my friend were very impressed. The show was spectacularly ... perfect. In fact a little too perfect. Every note, every backing track, the production .. all excellent.Plus the sound was fatigu...
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Okay, so tomorrow is opposite gender day, I don't think I'm gonna do it mainly cuz I'm too lazy and I'm just really not into the whole spirit week thing...On Tues. which was Fake an Injury day, I did participate in that because I really thought I could go all out and I did...I faked the Stigmata injuries...only a few ppl got it but respected it in a sort of "don't get too close to her, you migh...
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Racey daysHelp me through the hopeless hazeBut my oh myTragic eyesI can't even recognise myself behindSo if the answer is noCan I change your mind?Out again, a siren screams at half past tenAnd you won't let goWhile I ignore, that we both felt like thisBefore it starts to showSo if I had a chanceWould you let me knowWhy aren't you shakingStep back in timeGraciously takingOh your too kindAnd if ...
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I've put off writing about this one - I don't really listen to this kind of music much, whatever "this kind of music" is (I think it has something to do with the image it puts in my head of wearing uniforms and marching in place, and honestly, what's that supposed to mean? I don't know) - but this obsession is going on its second week, and, in the interest of honesty, I must post it here.The Ki...
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A great vid I found on youtube from the War Child gig here in the UK. What an encore!
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while watching jazon lezak & the u.s. men's swim team come from more than a body length back to capture the 400m freestyle relay last night, we noticed a new nike ad featuring footage of athletes olympic and otherwise set to the killers' "all these things that i've done," and, well, we like that song. the killers - all these things that i've done~~
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A 4 piece guitar led rock band from Las Vegas inspired by the classics U2 and Oasis.http://www.islandrecords.com/thekillers/http://www.thekillers.co.uk/www.killersmusic.comTheir debut album - Hot Fuss - is a must listen for anyone who wants to confirm that rock is alive and kicking in the US. Their eagerly awaited second album is due in October.
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