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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 ā 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, "Thereās such a strong center to what theyāre 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 7ā³ 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 JoĆ£o Bosco (drums), Luiz Carlos (bass guitar), JoĆ£o Carlos (lead guitar), and Gustavo (rhythm guitar)
Replaceable
The Killers Lyrics
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What to do? It doesn't matter
'Cause you get what you want
Through and through and if you shatter
Everything that we've got
Will you call me on occasion?
If you like it or not, oh no
From the wall, it doesn't matter
'Cause you get what you want
After all and now you've shattered
Everything that we had
And you call me on occasion
Just to see how I am
I'm hanging in
But now time teaches me
To pretend it doesn't matter
'Cause you get what you want
In the end and now you've shattered everything
He looks a bit like me
Replaceable
It's cynical
Call me useless, just you wait
Put me down and call it fate
Broken bridges, wasted hate
So just stand beside your man
The boy ain't wrong
Act like I never turned you on
All I do is cry
December finds you all alone
You call me on the telephone
Who'd have thought that you'd regret
All those evil things you said
Now as friends, we say goodbye
I think there's something in my eye
Replaceable
It's cynical
Call me useless, just you wait
Put me down and call it fate
Broken bridges, wasted hate
So just stand beside your man
The boy ain't wrong
Act like I never turned you on
All I do is cry
And you watched me die at least a thousand times
But it's great to hear you're doing fine
Tonight, too late to fight
But you've got inside this naive head of mine
Now time goes by
You knew you would
You knew you would
I need to understand
Replaceable
The lyrics to The Killers' song Replaceable offer an introspective look at a relationship that has deteriorated over time. The opening lines suggest that the singer is willing to go along with whatever their partner wants, as long as they are happy. However, the refrain "Replaceable, it's cynical, call me useless" indicates that the singer feels undervalued and unappreciated in the relationship. They seem resigned to the fact that their partner will eventually leave them, as they have "shattered everything that we've got". Despite this, the singer still holds out hope that their partner will call them on occasion, even though they know it's unlikely.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is irreparably damaged. The bridge of the song references "broken bridges" and "wasted hate", further emphasizing the sense of futility in trying to salvage the relationship. The final lines of the song suggest that although the singer has accepted that their partner will leave them, they still harbor some bitterness towards them. The line "act like I never turned you on, all I do is cry" reveals the hurt and confusion that the singer feels at being discarded so easily.
Overall, Replaceable is a poignant meditation on the fleeting nature of love and the pain that comes when relationships end. The lyrics are supported by a slow-burning, melancholic melody that adds to the bittersweet tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick you up, later on
I'll pick you up at a later time
What to do? It doesn't matter
We don't need to have plans, we'll do whatever
'Cause you get what you want
You always get what you want
Through and through and if you shatter
Even if you destroy everything
Everything that we've got
All that we have
Will you call me on occasion?
Will you call me sometimes?
If you like it or not, oh no
Whether you want to or not
So turn it up, take me down
Let's party and have a good time
From the wall, it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter where we are
'Cause you get what you want
You always get what you want
After all and now you've shattered
Despite everything, you've still destroyed it
Everything that we had
All that we had
And you call me on occasion
You still reach out to me sometimes
Just to see how I am
Just to check up on me
I'm hanging in
I'm doing okay
But now time teaches me
But with time, I've learned
To pretend it doesn't matter
To act like it doesn't affect me
'Cause you get what you want
You still always get what you want
In the end and now you've shattered everything
In the end, you've destroyed everything
He looks a bit like me
He resembles me a bit
Replaceable
Easily substitutable
It's cynical
It's pessimistic
Call me useless, just you wait
You can call me worthless, but just wait and see
Put me down and call it fate
You criticize me and act like it's destiny
Broken bridges, wasted hate
Our relationship is ruined, and our negativity was a waste
So just stand beside your man
Stay loyal to your new partner
The boy ain't wrong
Your new guy isn't necessarily bad
Act like I never turned you on
Pretend like I never interested you
All I do is cry
All I can do is cry
December finds you all alone
You're lonely in December
You call me on the telephone
You call me on the phone
Who'd have thought that you'd regret
Who would have thought that you would feel remorse
All those evil things you said
All the cruel things you said
Now as friends, we say goodbye
We part ways as friends
I think there's something in my eye
I'm getting emotional
And you watched me die at least a thousand times
You've seen me suffer repeatedly
But it's great to hear you're doing fine
I'm happy to hear you're okay
Tonight, too late to fight
It's too late to argue tonight
But you've got inside this naive head of mine
But you got into my naive mind
Now time goes by
Time passes
You knew you would
You knew it would happen
I need to understand
I need to comprehend
Replaceable
Easily substitutable
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Hopkinson
love this song..its written just for the true killers fans to discover.
KitsGravity
This is so true
Fiona Greene
I'm the proud owner of one of those demo CDs that they handed out to audiences when they were starting out back in 2001/'02!...paid a pretty penny for it but it's priceless to me now!!...i'll NEVER sell it! :)
Pavlo Vlasenko
What about now?
Peggy Coloma
Iām so jealous!
Max TheGreat
Sell now ? š
Stunfisk
AMAZING SONG!!! "You watched me die a thousand times"... "Act like I never turned you on". The boy has always had a knack for writing brilliant lyrics!
Steve
such a great song
LittleBlue
Beautiful song. The Killers' demos are so amazing. Album-worthy I reckon.
Adrian
I wish they would re-release Replaceable and Desperate. I would die of happiness.