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1. The Killers is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2001.
They got the name from the fictional band The Killers in the video for New Order's song Crystal.
As of 2021, the band has released six studio albums, which have sold 28 million records worldwide.
The Early Years
Initially, The Killers played at large clubs in Las Vegas. With the band's line-up stable and their repertoire of songs expanding, the band began to attract attention from talent bookers, local agents, major label, scouts — and a UK representative for Warner Bros. Though the Warner Bros representative passed on the band, he took the demo back with him, showing it to a friend who worked at UK (London-based) indie label Lizard King Records (now Marrakesh Records). The Killers then signed in the summer of 2002 to a British label.
Hot Fuss
They released their debut album Hot Fuss on June 2004 in the United Kingdom and US (on Island Records). Their first single was Somebody Told Me. The band also had chart success with their singles Mr. Brightside, which reached the Top 10 in the UK when released, and All These Things That I've Done.
Sam's Town
The band started recording its second album, Sam's Town, on February 15, 2006, at The Palms Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. It was released on October 2006.
The first single, When You Were Young debuted on radio stations in late July 2006. In late August 2006, it was offered as a downloadable track before the album's debut. The single then entered the chart on downloads alone at #5, and the following week on its official release went to #2 in the UK.
The video clip of the second single, Bones, was directed by Tim Burton.
The third single was Read My Mind. The video for it was filmed in Tokyo, Japan.
The last one was For Reasons Unknown, released in June, 2007.
The album sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, with a No. 2 debut on the United World chart.
Sawdust Compilation
The compilation album Sawdust, containing B-sides, rarities, and some new material, was released on November 12, 2007.
The album's first single Tranquilize, a collaboration with Lou Reed, was released on October 2007. The band also released their cover of Joy Division's song Shadowplay on the U.S. iTunes Store. The album contains songs Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town (a The First Edition cover), Romeo and Juliet (a Dire Straits cover), and a new version of Move Away (previously available on the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack). One of the tracks on Sawdust is Leave the Bourbon On The Shelf, the first but previously unreleased part of the so called Murder Trilogy, in which it is followed by Midnight Show then Jenny Was a Friend of Mine.
(Red) Christmas EP
In 2006 Songfacts reported that The Killers were recognized for their work with Bono's Product Red campaign, which is dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa.
In the same year they have released their first Christmas themed song and music video, A Great Big Sled in aid of the charity, followed by Don't Shoot Me Santa on December 1, 2007.
Their festive tunes have subsequently became an annual event and (Red) Christmas EP intended to raise money for the Product Red campaign on November 29, 2011.
Day & Age
The third album Day & Age was released on 25th November 2008 (24th November for the UK).
The album's first single Human was debuted on 22nd September and on the 30th September, the single was made available on iTunes, with many radio DJ's suggesting it was the best single by The Killers yet.
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers said (in December 2008) that he thinks that his band "will be bigger than U2 eventually, and sooner than you might think". He told The Daily Telegraph that "U2 are unbelievable, but they're getting old. It feels like it's time".
The album was reviewed at Silent Soundwaves.
Battle Born
The band was on hiatus, but returned to the studio to record their fourth studio album in early 2011. Songfacts reported that Runaways, the first single from the new album, was released on July 10, 2012.
The Killers' fourth studio album, Battle Born, was released on 18 September 2012.
It took 15 months to record it. The band began working on it after they took a touring break for a little over a year. The album had five producers, with The Killers producing one song by themselves, The Rising Tide.
The debut single was Runaways, followed by Miss Atomic Bomb and Here with Me.
Wonderful Wonderful
In 2015, Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning began to discuss recording a fifth studio album. The band recorded the album between September 2016 and May 2017, with production by Jacknife Lee. Band members Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer both announced that they would take a break from touring. The Killers' fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, was released on September 22, 2017, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stoermer
Imploding the Mirage
On November 15, 2019, the Killers announced their sixth studio album titled Imploding the Mirage for a Spring 2020 release. On March 12, 2020, the album's lead single "Caution" was released, featuring a guitar solo by former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham said of the band, "There’s such a strong center to what they’re doing. Their material is so well crafted that it cuts across a lot of generational lines." Brandon Flowers also confirmed that guitarist Dave Keuning was still on hiatus and did not participate in recording the album. On April 25, 2020, "Caution" reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, setting a record of 13 years and 6 months since the band's last number-one song on the chart.
The Killers' sixth studio album, " Imploding the Mirage" was released on August 21, 2020. It debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.
Influences
Much of The Killers' music is based on British influences and on the music of the 1980s, particularly New Wave. Flowers has also said in interviews that the larger-than-life sound of many of the band's songs is due to the influence of living in Las Vegas, a city where everything is about flash and who can top whom. They appreciate post-punk bands that sprang up during the 80's such as Joy Division, and they are also avowed fans of New Order (with whom Flowers has performed live), Pet Shop Boys, Dire Straits, David Bowie, The Smiths, Morrissey, Depeche Mode, U2, Queen, Oasis and The Beatles. Their second album was said to be greatly influenced by Bruce Springsteen's music and lyrics.
Their line-up is:
Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards),
Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals),
Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, backing vocals),
Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion).
2. The Killers was an Uruguayan rock band from the early 1970s which released an album Good Bye in 1972.
3. The Killers was an American hardcore band from Chicago, IL, from the 1990s founded by former members of Charles Bronson.
They released records on Hater of God and Gloom, and had split records with A.P.B. & 9 Shocks Terror.
Reminds of Behead The Prophet No Lord Shall Live meets The Oath.
4. The Killers (aka Insanity and The Killers) was an American band from Cleveland, Ohio. They released one 7″ on Huh? Oh? in 1981.
5. The Killers was a British punk rock band from England formed in 1977 (though released their first 7", I Don't Care, as Joe Cool & The Killers).
In 1978 they released their one and only album called Killer; by then they had dropped the Joe Cool and released the record under this name.
6. The Killers was a Brazilian garage rock band that released one album in 1964 titled The Killers. The band members were João Bosco (drums), Luiz Carlos (bass guitar), João Carlos (lead guitar), and Gustavo (rhythm guitar)
8. Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
The Killers Lyrics
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Indie rock'n'roll is what I want
It's in my soul, it's what I need
Indie rock'n'roll, it's time
Two of us
Flipping through a thrift store magazine
She plays the drums, I'm on tambourine
Bet your, your bottom dollar on me
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
In a clutch
I'm talking every word for all the boys
Electric girls with worn down toys
Make it up, break it up, what do you care
Oh what do you care?
I take my twist with a shout
A coffee shop with a cause, then I'll freak you out
No sex, no drugs, no life, no love
When it comes to today
Stay if you wanna love me, stay
Oh don't be shy, let's cause a scene
Like lovers do on silver screens
Let's make it yeah, we'll cause a scene
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
In a clutch
I'm talking every word for all the boys
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
Makin' up, breakin' up, what do you care
What do you care?
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
Two of us
Flipping through a thrift store magazine
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
It's all I need
Makin' up, breakin' up, what do you care
What do you care?
It's Indie rock'n'roll for me
The Killers' "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" is a song about a love for indie rock music and the lifestyle associated with it. The chorus repeats the line "It's indie rock and roll for me, it's all I need," emphasizing the main theme of the song. The first verse describes a couple flipping through a thrift store magazine while playing the drums and tambourine, suggesting they are musicians themselves. The second verse mentions a coffee shop with a cause, possibly referring to the alternative and counter-cultural nature of the indie music scene.
The song overall is about embracing the nonconformity and individuality that comes with being a part of the indie rock culture. The lyrics suggest a rejection of conventional societal norms and instead adopting a lifestyle that revolves around music and artistic expression. It's a celebration of the freedom and excitement that comes with being a part of this subculture.
Overall, "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" is a catchy and upbeat song that captures the energy and spirit of the indie music scene. It's a love song to the lifestyle and the music that defines it.
Line by Line Meaning
Glamorous
The singer finds the concept of indie rock'n'roll attractive and alluring
Indie rock'n'roll is what I want
The singer desires indie rock'n'roll above all else
It's in my soul, it's what I need
Indie rock'n'roll is an integral part of the singer's identity and is necessary for their fulfillment
Indie rock'n'roll, it's time
The artist is calling for the arrival of indie rock'n'roll culture or perhaps an uprising in the scene
Two of us
The artist is recounting a shared experience with someone else
Flipping through a thrift store magazine
The singer and their companion are looking through a cheap, second-hand publication
She plays the drums, I'm on tambourine
The singer and their companion are depicted playing musical instruments
Bet your, your bottom dollar on me
The artist believes in their ability to succeed and is asking others to believe in them as well
No sex, no drugs, no life, no love
The artist is challenging societal norms and expectations that include sex, drugs, life, and love
When it comes to today
The artist is using this phrase as a transition into a new thought or idea
Stay if you wanna love me, stay
The singer is inviting someone to stay and love them, perhaps in the context of a relationship
Oh don't be shy, let's cause a scene
The artist is encouraging others to not be afraid and to make a statement or impact
Like lovers do on silver screens
The singer is comparing the scene they want to create to one seen in romantic movies
Let's make it yeah, we'll cause a scene
The singer is determined to make an impact and create a memorable moment
Makin' up, breakin' up, what do you care
The singer is emphasizing that others' opinions or interference are irrelevant to their creative process or lifestyle
It's all I need
The artist asserts that indie rock'n'roll is sufficient for their happiness and fulfillment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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pavester4
An ode to the greatest genre of music by the greatest band ever. Perfection
Isaac Thompson
@Ariel Linarte he admired New Order and Pet Shop Boys. He also admired Morrissey, but Morrissey was very rude to him when they met 😅
Artyom Bleeker
stoopiDOH I love battleborn, the style is so classic pop.
stoopiDOH
It's all subjective man. Sam's Town had some great fucking tunes on it. So did Day & Age. Battle Born is probably the only album I was a bit disappointed in, on the whole.
Stiffkittens Reviews
@Pigeon boy " I think we respect Joy Division more then listen to them" well, seeing as they only made 2 studio albums, then that makes sense! But I never tire of listening to them. The Killers for me, after their debut album - which was great - fizzled. And JD songs were never supposed to be energetic(Apart from maybe Disorder, Digital, Isolation & Insight). Go to New Order for that!
I am biased of Ian because he is a personal hero of mine, I have suffered from epilepsy my whole life so I can relate to the songs on another level - She's Lost Control, Disorder for example
And IMO All These Things I've Done & Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll are the best tracks on Hot Fuss
Pigeon boy
+Stiffkittens No I'm sorry but Joy Division are seen as this big massive inspiring band...Alright credit, they are. I'm from Manchester so the hype is even bigger here, but honestly I think we respect Joy Division more then listen to them. Sure, Atmosphere, Transmission, Digital, Disorder, love will tear us apart and all the others are great songs but compare to the thought that goes into Brandon's lyrics and way the band structures the songs. Ian had great lyrics but we can somewhat relate to some of Branon's and with the Killers, EVERYONE LOVES THEM! Stick Mr brightside on or somebody told me and you get a room full of pure energy. I don't think Joy Division ever bought that excitment- With all respect
Natasha Higino
The best music of The Killers, it's so beutiful and this music remind me a really good time in the past of my life.
Oscar Murillo
Beautiful Words
Wiktor Kotowicz
so does it to me!
Gizz Pérez
Ya quiero volver a corear esta canción 😭😭 ya llega 2022