The Killers: The Thread

[Sawyer]

I've been binging Killers music (and Flowers' solo work) a lot recently, and have realized that I forgot how much I loved some of it, especially a number of the Hot Fuss tracks. The band is supposedly collaborating with Elton John on the next album and I couldn't be more excited.

 

[Lasirius]

They're releasing a reissue of Sam's Town (underrated album) for the 10th anniversary and planning on performing shows at the Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall.

http://http://pitchfork.com/news/67233-the-killers-announce-sams-town-reissue-10th-anniversary-party/

I never got around finishing their last 3 albums, they had some good ones but lost interest overall. Brandon's solo work is great though, hopefully their next album is great.

 

[chamber-music]

I loved Hot Fuss and Sam's Town. I don't like their last two albums.

If you like Hot Fuss era The Killers then you should checkout British band Spector. Their album Moth Boys has a similar sound.

 

[imaperson2]

I'm a Victim through and through. I've been a fan since Somebody Told Me showed up on MTV. I do love all 5 of their albums, Brandon's solo stuff and even Ronnie's solo stuff...not such a fan of Mark's stuff! I was planning on attending their Sam's Town shows later this year but I just got a new job and don't want to risk it. I'll post some pictures later from a couple of shows! Good to see some fellow fans on here.

 

[imaperson2]

Curious to see what fellow fans think of their new song. I personally love it.

[YT]DfedYa_JovE[/YT]

 

[chamber-music]

I like it. Sounds a little like Talking Heads with synths

 

[Lasirius]

I liked it too, I'm ready for them to tour.

 

[Sawyer]

It took me a few listens to really begin to feel it, but I absolutely love it now.

Also don't know if concert footage is frowned upon but...

[YT]NMjr4JDgNKg[/YT]

 

[Sawyer]

[YT]b12A3MbiSLo[/YT]

Best U2 song in years. I'm only being slightly sarcastic, because I really do love it. Like The Man, it took a few listens, but once I got there

 

[Lasirius]

They got their groove back.

 

[Sawyer]

To me, they never lost it. Their recent albums might not have been rock solid, but there's been a lot of good stuff there. Though I will say that this album does seem like the band challenged itself to step out of their comfort zone a little bit more than with Day & Age or Battle Born.

 

[Iceman]

They got their groove back.

When did they lose it for you? I've liked something on all their albums but I didn't listen to them (especially the early ones) at the time they first came out.

 

[chamber-music]

Killers guitarist Dave Keuning is putting out a solo album in January called Prismism.

His latest single 'Boat Accident' has a retro eighties synth pop vibe.

 

[Lobo]

I saw them live last year. Amazing live, I would definitely go see them again

 

[chamber-music]

The Killers are dropping a new album this month called pressure machine.

Imploding the mirage was really good so hopefully this continue s their hotstreak.