[Music] The Killers - Imploding the Mirage

[yuuago]

I found out that The Killers released a new album last week: Imploding the Mirage. Sweet!

Had it on loop almost constantly for a couple days now. I haven't really kept up with their work much since the release of Sam's Town (2006), but their sound here has a lot in common with what brought me to them in the first place. They're a bit more polished now, but still consistent.

I'd say that all of the tracks on this album are good; there isn't a single one that I consider a dud. Definitely worth taking a look if you're a fan of their previous work.

One of my favourite tracks on it is "Lightning Fields" feat. k. d. lang. The music swells in a way that I really like; there's some neat choral stuff going on there that I associate with Killers songs that I like best, too. And there's some aspects to the musical part of this particular track - the baseline, the hints of piano, and the way it all mixes in with the vocals - that reminds me of some of Chris de Burgh's stuff, which is a plus because I really like his music. The bit where k. d. sings is short, but she sounds really good.

(Though honestly, even though I like Brandon Flowers' vocals a lot, I'd like this track even more as a f/f cover - or like, k. d. + another female singer - but that goes without saying.)

Another one that I really like is "My God" feat. Weyes Blood. Lots of energy, kind of stompy and fun, and has that backing vocals thing going on that I love.

Looks like they have another album coming out next year, too. These guys never stop!

Comments

[0dense]

oh yo I've got to listen! the killers are so much fun, I'm so glad they're still kicking :D they're like, ideal road trip music to me, just at the balance of angsty and bopping, great drama to sing along to with folks

[yuuago]

Yesss yes! Road trip music is a perfect descriptor for them. <3

[thewriterinpink]

I only know two songs from The Killers, their big hit Mr Brightside and this other one I stumbled upon called The Man, I got to say I really love the latter song. The playful ego within the song is perfect for daydreaming about your favourite egotistical character, so if you haven't heard that one before you should give it a listen! :)

[yuuago]

Ooh, that's one of their more recent ones, so I haven't listened to it before. It's great! Thanks for the rec. :D

[torachan]

I preordered it so iTunes downloaded the singles as they were available, and I listened to four songs last week, but only once through, and haven't had a chance to listen to the full album yet. The songs I heard seemed pretty good and similar to their last album (which I liked). Sam's Town is still my favorite album by them, with Day & Age a close second.

[yuuago]

Sam's Town is so good. I'm definitely going to have to catch up on their back catalogue though, it looks like there's so much stuff I've missed!

[dhampyresa]

Thank you for introducing me to this band!

[yuuago]

<3 Cheers! Happy to spread the love. :D