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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)
Sam
The Killers Lyrics
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But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
Nobody ever pulls the seams 'round here
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
I've got this energy beneath my feet
Like something underground's gonna come up and carry me
I've got this sentimental heart that beats
Now, why do you waste my time?
Is the answer to the question on your mind
And I'm sick of all my judges
So scared of what they'll find
But I know that I can make it
As long as somebody takes me home
Every now and then
Oh, have you ever seen the lights?
Have you ever seen the lights?
I took the shuttle on a shock wave ride
Where people on the pen pulled a trigger for accolades
I took a bullet, and I looked inside
And it's running through my veins
An American masquerade
I still remember grandma Ditzy's wake
I've never really known anybody to die before
Red, white and blue upon a birthday cake
And my brother - he was born on the fourth of the July, and that's all
So why do you waste my time?
Is the answer to the question on your mind
And I'm sick of all my judges
So scared of letting me shine
But I know that I can make it
As long as somebody takes me home
Woo!
(Every now and then)
(Every now and then)
You know I see London; I see Sam's Town
Pulls my hand, and let's my hair down
Rolls that world right off my shoulder
I see London; I see Sam's Town now
The opening lines of āSamās Townā by The Killers set the stage for whatās to come, creating a sense of monotony and frustration. The singer says that nobodyās ever had a dream around here, which could either be a reflection on a small, unexciting town or on the struggles of average people in general. Then thereās the idea of the seams not being pulled around here, an indication that nobody cares enough to repair or fix things, even when theyāre falling apart.
Despite these feelings of frustration, the singer is still optimistic. He has an energy beneath his feet, something that makes him think heās destined for greater things. Heās sentimental too, something he doesnāt mind, even though itās getting to him. All of this demonstrates that the singer is a complex character, someone who is sensitive and hopeful, but who is also sick of being held back.
The reference to the lights could be about seeing a future thatās brighter than the present, or it could refer to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood or New York. Similarly, the lines about the shuttle and the bullet could be about the American Dream, something that the singer is trying to chase down but knows is fraught with danger. Ultimately, the chorus brings things back down to Earth, echoing the singerās desire to make it big but acknowledging that he needs help to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody ever had a dream 'round here
The lack of ambition and hope in this town is noticeable.
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
Although I usually don't care, it's slowly affecting me too.
Nobody ever pulls the seams 'round here
No one bothers to try to fix the brokenness in this town.
I've got this energy beneath my feet
I feel a restless drive within me, as if something is brewing.
Like something underground's gonna come up and carry me
I sense the momentum building up and it will carry me forward.
I've got this sentimental heart that beats
My emotions are strong and evident.
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
Although I used to be indifferent, it's slowly affecting me too.
Now, why do you waste my time?
I wonder why I'm being made to do pointless and unproductive things.
Is the answer to the question on your mind
Are you probing me with a question you already know the answer to?
And I'm sick of all my judges
I'm frustrated with those who criticize and hold me back from being myself.
So scared of what they'll find
They fear what they'll discover about themselves if they let me be free.
But I know that I can make it
I have confidence that I can succeed if given the chance.
As long as somebody takes me home
I just need someone to help guide me and support me spiritually.
Oh, have you ever seen the lights?
Have you witnessed the beauty and grandeur of life around you?
I took the shuttle on a shock wave ride
I experienced a thrilling journey of ups and downs.
Where people on the pen pulled a trigger for accolades
People would do anything for praise and recognition.
I took a bullet, and I looked inside
I faced danger head-on and confronted my own inner demons.
And it's running through my veins
I'm energized by the thrill and excitement of life.
An American masquerade
The facade of American society is like a performance or masquerade.
I still remember grandma Ditzy's wake
I have vivid memories of the wake for my grandma, Ditzy.
I've never really known anybody to die before
It was my first time experiencing the death of someone close to me.
Red, white and blue upon a birthday cake
Patriotism was a significant part of the celebration, as it was on the 4th of July.
And my brother - he was born on the fourth of the July, and that's all
My brother's birthday was on July 4th, which is all that mattered on that day.
You know I see London; I see Sam's Town
I see the contrast between a modern, bustling city and this small town.
Pulls my hand, and let's my hair down
The town has a way of making me comfortable and relaxed.
Rolls that world right off my shoulder
The pressures of life are lifted when I'm in Sam's Town.
I see London; I see Sam's Town now
I can appreciate the beauty of both the city and the small town, but Sam's Town is where my heart belongs.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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