The Killers

[JIF]

Anyone on FE a fan of this band from Vegas? I remember Peter Nicholas from IQ saying that he liked Day And Age(according to the bio page on the old IQ website). So, I got their debut(Hot Fuss) from Wal-Mart today. I like that they bring back '80s new wave. I actually haven't listened to the CD yet, but I do know a little about them. Any fans?

[saucyjackstl]

I'm a fan of some. I think Mr Brightside is brilliant. They get a little boring for a whole album though. Much better on shuffle where they pop up every now and then.

[Scott Bails]

I enjoy most of their songs when they come on the radio or Pandora, but never sought out more.

[VickiLynn]

I like a lot of their songs. "When You Were Young" is on my iPod for gym listening

[JIF]

I'm a fan of some. I think Mr Brightside is brilliant. They get a little boring for a whole album though. Much better on shuffle where they pop up every now and then.

I disagree. I found all of Hot Fuss quite enjoyable.

[Squigelyfox]

I disagree. I found all of Hot Fuss quite enjoyable.

I agree, and same goes for all their albums too! FWIW I didn't get into them for 'Hot Fuss', but with their second album 'Sam's Town'.

[spotprog]

Although The Killers seem to wear their new wave heart on their sleeves at times, it's usually in the form of a smallish patch. I hear more in common with the anthemic moments of U2. Grand sound with lyrics that tell stories creating imagery that cannot help but remind of the desert from which they came. Great stuff!

BTW, Brandon Flowers' solo album is terrific as well.

[JIF]

Although The Killers seem to wear their new wave heart on their sleeves at times, it's usually in the form of a smallish patch. I hear more in common with the anthemic moments of U2. Grand sound with lyrics that tell stories creating imagery that cannot help but remind of the desert from which they came. Great stuff!

BTW, Brandon Flowers' solo album is terrific as well.

Hot Fuss is my first Killers purchase. It does sound like '80s new wave. I know from what I've read on these guys they tried to morph into a Springsteen/U2 hybrid. Didn't Steve Lillywhite work on one of their CDs?

[The Fantastic Progo Rican]

I love the first two and the latest one have some nice moments in it...

[spacefreak]

Indifferent... Pleasant wallpaper for car radio though.

[klothos]

Thanks for the heads-up in the other thread, JIF. Yup: love The Killers....first time I heard them was "Somebody Told Me" and I thought it was something new by The Fixx....been a fan ever since. I still favor "Hot Fuss" over their other albums but I do like them as well.

[JIF]

Thanks for the heads-up in the other thread, JIF. Yup: love The Killers....first time I heard them was "Somebody Told Me" and I thought it was something new by The Fixx....been a fan ever since. I still favor "Hot Fuss" over their other albums but I do like them as well.

I thought that Somebody Told Me was by Duran Duran.

[Squigelyfox]

I thought that Somebody Told Me was by Duran Duran.

Really? I find Brandon Flowers' vocals so distinctive!

[JIF]

Really? I find Brandon Flowers' vocals so distinctive!

I was only have joking. Brandon sounds nothing like Simon, but the music has a Duran Duran flavor. To, that song doesn't sound like The Fixx.

[klothos]

I was only have joking. Brandon sounds nothing like Simon, but the music has a Duran Duran flavor. To, that song doesn't sound like The Fixx.

Tru dat -- but that was the closest thing my feeble brain could think of

[wideopenears]

Hot Fuss is a good record.....makes me feel nostalgic.

Jennie Was a Friend of Mine has some killin' bass playing, too......not something you hear often in Indy rock these days...

[3LockBox]

They have some brilliant songs, but to listen to a whole album of their's wears me out. Sometimes the lead singer reminds me of Ric Ocasek trying to do a Springsteen impersonation.