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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)
This River Is Wild
The Killers Lyrics
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I heard a story from the man in red
He said, the leaves are fallin' down
Such a beautiful sound
Son, I think you'd better go ahead
But you always hold your head up high
Cause it's a long, long, long way down
This town was meant for passing through
Boy, it ain't nothin' new
Now go and show 'em that the world stayed round
But it's a long, long, long way down
You better run for the hills
Before they burn
Listen to the sound of the world
Don't watch it turn
I just want to show you what I know
And catch you when the current
Lets you go
Or should I just get along with myself?
I never did get along with everybody else
I've been tryin' hard to do what's right
But you know I could stay here
All night
And watch the clouds fall from the sky
This river is wild
This river is wild
Run for the hills before they burn
Listen to the sound of the world
Don't watch it turn
I shake a little
Sometimes I'm nervous when I talk
I shake a little
Sometimes I hate the line I walk
I just wanna to show you what I know
Catch you when the current
Lets you go
Or should I just get along with myself?
I never did get along with everybody else
I've been trying hard to do what's right
But you know I could stay here
All night
And watch the clouds fall from the sky
Because this river is wild
Godspeed ya, boy
This river is wild
Now Adam's taking bombs, and he's stuck on his mom
Because that bitch keeps tryin' to make him pray
He's with the hippie in the park, combing over the dark
Just tryin' to get some of that little-girl play
You better run for the hills before they burn
Listen to the sound of the world
Don't watch it turn
I just want to show you what I know
And catch you when the current
Lets you go
Or should I get along with myself?
I never did get along with everybody else
I've been tryin' hard to do what's right
But you know I could stay here
All night
And watch the clouds fall from the sky
This pain is hell in me tonight
Because this river is wild
Godspeed ya, boy
This river is wild
This river is wild
Godspeed ya, boy
This river is wild
And cars are everywhere
Raisin' dust at the fairground
I don't think I ever seen so many headlights
But there's somethin' pullin' me
The circus and the crew
Well, they're just passin' through
Makin' sure the merry still goes 'round
But it's a long, long, long way down
"This River Is Wild" by The Killers is a song that seems to express a mix of emotions, including longing, hope, and frustration. The lyrics appear to convey an existential crisis or an internal conflict that the singer is grappling with. The song begins with a description of the beauty of nature, but quickly shifts to a man in red telling the singer to move on because "this town was meant for passing through." Throughout the song, the singer seems to be searching for meaning and trying to find his way in life. He contemplates whether he should try to fit in or just be true to himself. The song ends with a glimpse of hope, as the singer feels pulled toward something that is exciting and new.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, as it describes leaves falling on the ground, creating a beautiful sound. The man in red seems to be a symbol for authority or someone who has seen it all and is advising the singer to leave town. The singer is advised to hold his head up high, even though it's a long way down. He is encouraged to show the world that it stayed round, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for proving his existence or finding his place in the world.
The chorus is an urgent plea for the singer to run for the hills before they burn and to listen to the sound of the world without watching it turn. The idea seems to be to avoid getting caught up in the chaos of the world and instead focus on something more meaningful. The second verse ends with the singer contemplating whether he should try to fit in with others or just be himself, as he has always struggled to get along with everyone else. The final chorus ends with a sense of hope and excitement, as the singer feels pulled toward something new that helps him escape the pain and chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves are fallin' down on the beautiful ground
The beauty of nature is changing as fall arrives.
I heard a story from the man in red
The singer has heard a story from someone symbolic like Santa.
He said, the leaves are fallin' down
The story is about how the beauty of nature changes as fall arrives.
Such a beautiful sound
The sound of the leaves falling is beautiful and calming.
Son, I think you'd better go ahead
The artist suggests that the listener should move forward in life.
But you always hold your head up high
The listener should remain positive.
Cause it's a long, long, long way down
Life can be difficult and full of obstacles.
This town was meant for passing through
The town is not a permanent situation.
Boy, it ain't nothin' new
Life has always had its challenges.
Now go and show 'em that the world stayed round
The artist suggests that the listener should prove that the world stayed the same despite challenges.
You better run for the hills
The listener should move away quickly.
Before they burn
Something dangerous is happening.
Listen to the sound of the world
Pay attention to the world around you.
Don't watch it turn
Don't be too passive in life.
I just want to show you what I know
The singer wants to share their knowledge with the listener.
And catch you when the current
The artist wants to help the listener when they struggle.
Lets you go
The listener will face challenges that will be difficult to overcome.
Or should I just get along with myself?
The singer is questioning if they should be content with themselves.
I never did get along with everybody else
The singer has always struggled to fit in with others.
I've been tryin' hard to do what's right
The artist has been working to do the right thing.
But you know I could stay here, all night
The artist is hesitant to move forward.
And watch the clouds fall from the sky
The artist is fascinated with the beauty of the world.
This river is wild
Life is unpredictable and difficult.
Godspeed ya, boy
Good luck.
Now Adam's taking bombs, and he's stuck on his mom
Adam is struggling with personal issues, and his mother is not helping.
Because that bitch keeps tryin' to make him pray
Adam's mother is religious and trying to force her beliefs on him.
He's with the hippie in the park, combing over the dark
Adam is spending time with someone free-spirited.
Just tryin' to get some of that little-girl play
Adam is trying to recapture the carefree spirit of childhood.
This pain is hell in me tonight
The artist is struggling with pain and grief.
And cars are everywhere
There are many people and distractions around.
Raisin' dust at the fairground
There is activity and commotion around the fair.
I don't think I ever seen so many headlights
The artist is overwhelmed by the number of cars.
But there's somethin' pullin' me
The artist is attracted to something at the fair.
The circus and the crew
The circus performers and workers are at the fair.
Well, they're just passin' through
The circus is not a permanent part of the town.
Makin' sure the merry still goes 'round
The circus is there to keep people entertained and happy.
But it's a long, long, long way down
Life can be difficult and challenging.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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