Day & Age Review

Released: November 24, 2008
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Island
Number Of Tracks: 10
The unique thing about The Killers is that they are an indie band that sounds completely different to any other band on the musical market. And so do their latest outing, Day & Age.

Sound:	8.5
Lyrics:	8.3
Impression:	8.8
Overall rating:	8.5
Users rating:	7.9
Comments:	118

overall: 7.7

Featured review by: UG Team, on november 26, 2008

Sound: The unique thing about The Killers is that they are an indie band that sounds completely different to any other band on the musical market. Their latest outing, Day & Age, shows exactly what I mean. Within this album, there are still the echoes of Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town, but there are some completely new writing directions on some of the tracks. The original instruments are still holding there, as ever, but they are joined by saxophone on some tracks, which adds a brand new twist to The Killers’ music which would be welcomed by many (but maybe not by some people who loved their debut album more than anything).

The album opens with ‘Losing Touch’, which shows the band keeping heavily keyboard driven. For the most part, the instruments keep a similar sound to that of their previous work, whilst being joined by saxophone to create this completely fresh sounding production. The song is well written in the way that it opens with lone keyboards, but is worked up with the rest of the band towards, and maintained throughout, the verses. The choruses and the middle 8 etc., however, see them bringing the playing down to a different level in typical Killers style. This happens a lot in this album, which is pretty clever when considered from both a musical and consumer (listener) point of view.

They then go on to power through the would-be party anthem, ‘Human’. Like a lot of their other singles, ‘Human’ captures you from the word go. It’s also a nice song because I find that you can listen to it both casually and in a party atmosphere, which isn’t always as easy to come by as some may think. The next single you come across is ‘Spaceman’ which, sadly, is nowhere near as good as the previous song. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it’s standing in the shadow of the better single, and is easily forgettable. More dance-rock anthems then flow on from the Vertigo tap, in the form of the following:

04.‘Joy Ride’: a very funky, almost Spanish sounding track that blows you away from the word go. The choruses and such are a little predictable though, using the same technique to change it. A good song overall though. The sax is back in this one too, for the record.
05.‘A Dustland Fairytale’: starts slow – the sort of thing you would sway to at a gig – but turns into this beauty of a dance/rocker that will make the glummest of teenagers tap their feet. Again, the song is more keyboard driven than anything.
06.‘This Is Your Life’: starts off with an odd African-sounding chant which may be off-putting to some. It’s a good song when it gets going, though. The drums, guitar links and rhythm all keep that African feel going throughout the song, even though it’s really only a subtle thing.
07.‘I Can’t Stay’: this song starts more bass driven than anything, but the rest of the instruments work their way in gradually. The array of instruments in this song include the use of acoustic guitar, (what sounds like) a harp, saxophone (again) and various percussion. To some listeners that spells “over-produced”. To me, that means a well written song that requires a precise selection of instruments and careful production - A good song overall.
08.‘Neon Tiger’: starts off a little odd, but turns into yet another cleverly written song. The guitar lines, unlike typical pop/rock music today, aren’t over-powering and are kept to a minimum (as it should be with a song like this). It’s a pretty nice song, though it feels as if it’s there to fill space – as a result, it’s easily forgettable once the next track comes on.
09.‘The World We Live In’: pretty different to the rest of the songs on here, this feels more drum-driven than anything. Everything is played when needed to and I not over-played at all, hence the drums aren’t too up-front in the mix. This song is well written too.
10.‘Goodnight, Travel Well’: scary, to say the least; I wouldn’t play this when saying farewell to someone, let’s put it that way. Very creepy and very repetitive until near the end, is the best way to describe it. Not the best track on the album at all, though it could be appreciated more by different audiences, I don’t know.
11.‘A Crippling Blow’: the bonus track on my release of the album; I don’t know if it will be different, depending on the country. It’s an alright song that is driven by acoustic guitar more than anything. The chorus is the catchiest part though. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Some of Flowers’ lyrics aren’t incredibly inspired, as has been shown in a lot of Killers’ songs (“Are we human or are we dancers?” isn’t exactly heart-breaking). The main appeal when it comes to lyrics comes in the form of a particular line that hooks the listener. They do this a hell of a lot, on this album also. The key line in ‘Human’, which I already mentioned once, makes no sense but hooks the listener easily. The same goes for songs like ‘A Crippling Blow’, which gets into your head with the line “I don’t need time, I don’t need time”.

I think Flowers is a good singer on this record, as always. One of his problems is straying from the melody ever so slightly here and there. Maybe this is his vocal charm. Without it, he wouldn’t attract the media attention/fans like he does, I guess, would he? Before I forget, there are some nice harmonies on here, though I get the feeling that a lot of them are handled by Flowers himself. Not a bad thing, but not a good thing when it comes to seeing them live, I don’t think. // 7

Impression: Trying to stand up to the acclaim and power of Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town was never going to be an easy feat. The Killers have brought a nice selection of songs to the table with Day & Age, and they have paid off. I don’t think that fans will like most of it when compared with the likes of early classics, ‘Mr Brightside’ and ‘Somebody Told Me’, but it links arms nicely with Sam’s Town. Maybe on future albums/releases, they should try another approach like ‘Somebody Told Me’? That rawness seems to be lacking in their latest material. // 8

- Anthony Bentley (c) 2009

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: guitarboy48, on december 01, 2008

Sound: After a great debut and follow-up album came a collection of b-sides and one new song. I thought, because they were a great band, their b-sides wouldn't be bad. I am a Killers fan but was not very impressed with Sawdust. Songs like Sweet Talk and Under The Gun I liked but Where The White Boys Dance? I mean that was bad. I was hoping for a sound like Hot Fuss's on the new album and the Killers delivered. Spaceman came in with a pop feel and a great bass part that made the song what it is. It had a good amount of bass and effects. The guitar could have shown more but it came out great. Human the first single had a similar feel to A Dustland Fairytale, starting of quiet then adding instruments like bass and drums, making the songs stick out from the rest of the album. Neon Tiger was is a great song with heavy bass and a quiet guitar solo, the song really deliverers when the guitar kicks up about half way into it making the song explode into your ears and letting your mind dance. Joyride, Losing Touch, and I Can't Stay brought something I thought I would never hear from the Killers, Saxaphone. It brought a little jazz fell to the alternative/pop songs making them feel warm and welcoming. The song Good Night Travel Well was a little scary it has the same riff going on in the back round the whole time basically, it was a little to weird and is easily the most disapointing track on the album. Also there was only one guitar solo, which was in Losing Touch. Overall the new albums sound and fell is excellent and surpasses the previous albums. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The Killers always used interesting lyrics like in Andy Your A Star and Somebody Told Me from Hot Fuss, Bones and My List from Sam's Town. And they continued that on Day and Age. Neon Tiger, the name of the song is weird. At first i was worried to listen to it, but it was very good, its about a Tiger that doesn't like being caged. And Human, dancer? It doesn't make sense, "Are we Human or are we Dancer?" They always confused me with their lyrics but they always bring a smile to my face, and they never get old. // 9

Impression: Day and Age is no doubt the best Killers album. The Killers classics: Mr.brightside, All These Things I've Done, Somebody Told Me, When You Were Young, Read My Mind, and Romeo Tranquilize, are now being joined by Human, Spaceman, and A Dustland Fairytale, in my opinion. It's sound is pop and rock mixed and the Killers have added a lot more bass making the songs have a different mood. If I bought all the songs on Itunes i would still go out and buy the album just to look at the cover and the pictures inside. It is an amazing album, Indie/Alternative lovers should go out and buy this godly album.
// 10

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: Big_4, on november 27, 2008

Sound: The Killers are hands down the most dynamic group on the market today. On Hot Fuss, they demonstrated their paranoid, electro-rock. On Sam's Town, they went after the Springsteen themes of middle class struggles. Sawdust; a wacky and dark compilation album. And on Day and Age, the evolution continues. We see a less mysterious, more effect-laden style. D&A sounds more like Hot Fuss that Sam's Town, no doubt, but there are some entirely new elements here. The guitars are more atmospherical and overdriven when they emerge from the fray of background noise, and the synths are consuming and soft. As always, Vannucci and Stoermer keep the keep the bass and drums tight throughout the album, but when the guitar rises to the top and the synths melt into the background; that is when Day And Age really shines. Song by song:

01.Losing Touch: a song dominated by soft synths and sax. When the guitar takes the lead in the end, we are left in nothing short of awe.
02.Human: a club oriented track that excels due to thumping drums/bass as well some interesting effects from Flower's synthesisizer. The entire song could be done with out a guitar.
03.Spaceman: a throwback to the days of Mr. Brightside. Wall of sound, fast drums, multi-layered. The jangly acoustic guitar and funky bas breakdown make this song one of the best on the album.
04.Joy Ride: hands down the best on the album, although not for reasons the average killers fan would anticipate. Joy Ride is a dancey, jumpy disco song that is almost impossible to shake from your head. The Killers aren't trying that hard on this one, and that's why it rises to the top. No melting solos, no bizarre effects, just high treble guitar, some horns, a little funky bass, and a great vibe.
05.A Dustland Fairytale: they take yet another shot at Springsteen themed dominance. Being a huge fan of Sam's Town, and actually preferring it to Hot Fuss, A Dustland Fairytale is perfect overkill. Albiet annoying towards the end, a pretty good throwback to the epic moments on Sam's Town.
06.This Is Your Life: one of my least favorite. Melancholy, slightly irritating--this is in my opinion just a filler song. The african chants are interesting, but they get old. The lyrics realy tell just good enough of a story to keep this one afloat.
07.I Can't Stay: chill has never been a word used to descibe the killers music, until now. Nice mellow Carribbean vibes (steel drums, need I say more) and shakey acoustic guitar make this song a winner.
08.Neon Tiger: a slower version of a Spaceman style song--wall of sound, strait to the point. Lacks passion though; the middle eight recalls the "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" chants of All These Things That I've Done, but without the anger. Could have been great, but Flower's lack of believability drags it down a little.
09.The World We Live In: a weird, synth driven track. The most 80's-ish on the album. Very strong as far as passion goes, and Dave's guitar is taken back up to claim the throhe is a funky, trembeling solo.
10.Goodnight, Travel Well: miserable, miserable, miserable. Listening to this song infects the listener with sorrow. Is isn't the same 'down-on-their-luck" Killers we've gotten used to--its almost a scary, dare I say disturbed version of the Killers. Oddly enough, in a weird, creppy kind of way, it has it's moments of sheer beauty. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are crazy, crazy, crazy. Often making no sense ("The starmaker say's it aint so bad; the dreammaker 's gonna make you mad"), Flowers is here weird as well as the same man we've gotten used to, and therein predictable. The lyrics on "The World We Live In" are the sole reason the song is any good, and the lyrics on "I Can't Stay" are touching and heartfelt. But it's the lyrics on songs like "Joy RIde" and "A Duatland Fairytale" that show The Killers true lyrical strength. Singing about rattlesnakes and romance and bleeding candy-apple red dresses paint a vivid desert image for the listener. Not as good as Sam's Town, but much better than Hot Fuss, as far as lyrics go. // 8

Impression: There are two major problems with this album:

1.Passion. Throughout the entire thing, not once do we see Brandon flowers truely reach for those big notes he conquered on Sam's Town. He is relaxed and satisfyed--and that is the problem. I miss the anger and outrage that we used to be able to detect in those big notes, especially on "Sam's Town" and "This River Is Wild," as well as "When You Were Young." It seems that Flowers is taking it eary here, and that dissapoints me a little.

2.The Killers have made half of an incredible album - songs 1-5 are basically some of the best work they've put out so far. 6-10 are no where near as exciting. I would have rather waited until February and gotten 10 tracks like "Joy Ride" or "Spaceman" then a hand full of mind blowers and a handfull of fillers.

All in all, however, this is still a great album. The Killers are once again headed in a new direction, and I will glady follow. // 9

overall: 8

Reviewed by: thekillers.patd, on december 08, 2008

Sound: Glamour boy Brandon Flowers, lead singer for The Killers, said in a interview that this was the best album they have made... personally, I'm not too sure. This album is 1 of the biggest albums of 2008 but it really doesn’t weigh up to 2004's 'HOT FUSS'. Dance hit 'Human' and soon to be hit 'Spaceman' are really the only songs that grab you on the album were Hot Fuss had 'Mr. Brightside', 'Smile like You Mean It', 'Somebody Told Me' and 'All These Things That I've Done'. The instrument use in this album is also a little bit of a worry but still works. A song that doesn’t grab you but is one of the best tracks on the album by far is 'Joyride'. Yes, it may have a sax solo but the funky dance rhythm (mixed up with bongos and steel drums) and 10 out of 10 lyrics make it suburb, (‘Pulled up to a motel, Vacancy was buzzing, Pink and dirty neon settled on the hood. Wrapped her arms around me, come a little closer. Stumbled in the twilight and fell onto the floor’). Another great track is ‘I Can’t Stay’. Hate it or love it, this song is nice, catchy tropical song and is well produced with sax, harp and a heavy acoustic bass line.

Then there are the songs that aren’t the best but aren’t bad either like ‘Neon Tiger’. It is a great listen with a heavy, catchy chorus but one of those songs that you skip on your CD. ‘This Is Your Life’ would be 1 of the best tracks on the album if it wasn’t almost a strait rip off of Baltimora’s ‘Tarzan Boy’. Hear it for yourself. ‘The World We Live In’ which has a slick chorus, really is a dud song and ‘Goodnight, Travel Well’ which is really good the first few times you hear it becomes really boring going for almost 7 minutes. Overall, the sound is pretty different from other music around. Very 80’s with a range of different instruments but really, deserves it's haters. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: Ohk. It's The Killers so you expect funky lyrics from 'em. The worst lyrics from the album come from the opening track ‘Losing Touch’ which has the sentences “Caress me in your velvet chair” (which personally is cheesy and annoying) and “You sold your soul like a Roman vagabond” which also annoys me. Your also got the confusing lyrics of ‘Human’, “Are we human / Are we dancer? ”. Hearing other people sing “ARE WE DANCERS! ” really pisses me off. The good lyrics clearly come from ‘Joyride’ as I mentioned before. Over sang, but suits 100%. Also ‘I Can’t Stay’, clear, simple and terrific. The ‘great’ lyrics come from ‘A Dustland Fairytale’. I don’t need to say anything about it; just listen to the song and you’ll know what I mean. “Blue Jean serenade / Moon river what you do to me... I don't believe you! ” Overall the lyrics are confusing and weird making them great. Fit in nicely but really the same old, same old Killers stuff. // 9

Impression: Overall, this is a great album. 10 track (not including bonus tracks) is not long enough. Album flys by too quickly but it's clearly one of the best of 2008. Yes, it’s not as good as ‘Hot Fuss’ and it does have sax solos and African chants but hey!, it does welcome new Killers classics ‘Human’ and ‘Spaceman’ and another dimension to 21st century pop music.


Must Listen Too: Human, Spaceman, Joyride, A Dustland Fairytale, I Can’t Stay, A Crippling Blow (bonus Track).
Worth A Look: Neon Tiger, This Is Your Life, Losing Touch, Tidal Wave (bonus Track).
Forget About: Goodnight, Travel Well. // 8

Comments

[archangelseren]

interesting how it sounds more like other stuff and less like the sounds we all wanted to hear. we are dancer not human. and lastly synth pop is in...really?

[quazitron]

Sawdust was a total train-wreck. I will add this to my collection enthusiastically, but it'll take some doing to undo the disappointment I felt with Sawdust.

[Nightrain7]

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

[Time Seller]

IMO too synth-pop.

[belavista man]

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

I hate Axl Rose. I'll always give most bands a better rating than an album that has been happening on and off for ten years.

[Felkara]

I won't be buying this album. I saw them play far too many of these tracks at Reading Festival 08 and I was completely unimpressed. THey've lost all their power and their energy, not that they really had any before. Live, all they do is stand there and Flowers paces back and forth a little on stage.

A good review though, maybe a little too positive.

[steve_muse]

It's a good album. Fair amount of solid tracks.

[Deathsdoor99]

To me the last few albums have started to sound more like Bruce Springsteen. I love Springsteen but I can't help but feel they're just ripping off a lot of his ideas and "musical mannerisms" and it's below par. I think their first album was more "them".

[VanQuisheR91]

i just heard spaceman. and seriously.i think its good. i haven't hear the other thought.gonna buy the cd soon

[MoonWise]

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

Justified. CD is a big woof out of ... not much.

[That-Funny-Guy]

VanQuisheR91 wrote:

i just heard spaceman. and seriously.i think its good. i haven't hear the other thought.gonna buy the cd soon

spaceman's godly. love it.

this album...top few albums ever.

[Pure_Morning]

It's DENSER!

I swear

[pwninator123]

I will definitely buy it, spun a few tracks, and by God it's amazing

and first of all, to people saying synth-pop isn't in, who cares? what's in doesn't matter. and another point, who hasn't ripped off Springsteen or U2?

[shpangler]

i miss the Killers from their first cd! Who took all of their energy? Seriously, there are no 'energetic' songs on this cd, all of the tracks are easily forgettable and the only good one is Spaceman in my opinion

[kyshack]

shpangler wrote:

i miss the Killers from their first cd! Who took all of their energy? Seriously, there are no 'energetic' songs on this cd, all of the tracks are easily forgettable and the only good one is Spaceman in my opinion

+1

[Rasputin92]

Pop crap. And if as the poop music was not enouph we have silly lyrics. There really is not one redeeming thing about killers.

[pawnshopguitars]

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

I'm probably gonna be the only one to say this, but: I know, what the hell were they thinking?

And the killers. Where do I start? Oh I know...the first few songs on the first album were quite good. The rest of their catalogue is mediocre at best. The most amusing thing is that they think they a highly important and influential band. Riiight...

[>>Max<<]

Amazing album. I don't understand all the hate really. I wonder if the response would be better if this was their first cd.

[itsalright]

imo the killers make great music. go ahead and pick them apart if you want to feel tasteful and artsy, to each his own. but i dont see the reason for the negative comments, its music, just let them do their thing. if you dont like it, ignore it. and sawdust was a kickass album, seriously helped me through some hard times.

[tim western]

Hot Fuss was good. Sam's Town was not. This is not.

[sofubar]

Love it. And 'Are we human or are we dancer' is a quote.

[elcapitan1800]

I REALLY want to like this CD, but Im having trouble. I absolutely loved Sam's Town, but I cant seem to get into any of these songs. Joy Ride, Spaceman, and A Crippling Blow are the only ones I can even remember after 5 or 6 listens. But Im going to keep trying to like it...

[Idioteque5150]

There'one thing about being creative and expanding your music genres/instrument use. But, seriously?????

You can't recreate the authenticity.true sound of the 80's. Most of the songs are just coming off cheesy.

For instance, "Human"'s lyrics... Are we human.. or are WE DANCERS? Catchy song, but I expected more.

[Idioteque5150]

There'one thing about being creative and expanding your music genres/instrument use. But, seriously?????

You can't recreate the authentic sound of the 80's. Most of the songs are just coming off cheesy.

For instance, "Human"'s lyrics... Are we human.. or are WE DANCERS? Catchy song, but I expected more.

[shyalicia]

asking for this for christmas!

[rhcp-legends]

Pure_Morning wrote:

It's DENSER!

I swear

no its not

[tilinmyowngrave]

[quote]Some of Flowers’ lyrics aren’t incredibly inspired, as has been shown in a lot of Killers’ songs (“Are we human or are we dancers?” isn’t exactly heart-breaking). /quote]

you have no idea.

[Tallman1984]

'The unique thing about The Killers is that they are an indie band that sounds completely different to any other band on the musical market.'

Is that so? So.. they sound absolutely nothing like Joy Division, New Order, U2 and excrement mixed in a blender? But I guess you're right about them being an 'indie' band, them being on Island Def Jam and all.

"And so do their latest outing, Day & Age."

Are 'Day' and 'Age' separate albums? I'm sorry, I was just wondering why 'do' was typed instead of 'does' because I was under the impression that 'Day & Age' was just one album. Or maybe someone needs to do a grammar check.

[valentine99]

The lyric is "are we human or are we denser..." Which actually does make sense even if he insists in singing so it sounds wrong.

[valentine99]

The Lyric is "or are we denser" definetly.

He just says it wrong...

[jayant412]

Hot Fuss was amazing. You could call that as being different. Sams Town....What happened to the bassist!? I couldn't any bass riffs or something of the caliber of Hot Fuss. Its all generic now. And God! I hate that "overuse" of saxophone on the tracks now. Use keyboards if you must. But they made some amazing songs with just the basics (like Mr. Brightside & that "Jenny" song from Hot Fuss). Why did they have to use those extra instruments or whatever. They sound like a Boy Band or something now. And I hate their new biker-boys-look or whatever. [/rant] .I haven't heard this album yet, but I am not expecting anything.

[sonnydalheim]

The Killers are one of my absolute favorite bands. I've never liked any of their albums right away. I've always had to listen to their them about 5 times from start to finish before start liking them, but after that...AWSOME ! ...and it was the same with this album.

[acade365]

its dancer, not denser:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/200 8/11/19/brandon-flowers-wound-up-over-miquoting-of-killers-h uman/

[charlie__flynn]

the lyric is : 'are we human or are we dancers' and its taken from a quote by hunter s. thompson.

[Callumcafc]

Tallman1984 wrote:
"And so do their latest outing, Day & Age."

Are 'Day' and 'Age' separate albums? I'm sorry, I was just wondering why 'do' was typed instead of 'does' because I was under the impression that 'Day & Age' was just one album. Or maybe someone needs to do a grammar check.

My god.. give it a rest. Why pick it at something so insignificant when you know it's only the one album anyway.

Back to why i was going to post here in the first place... I wish they would make something similar to "Mr. Brightside", "Somebody Told Me" or "All These Things". That album (and those songs) was (and were) literally killer.

[Kebabmashine]

it's "are we human or are we dancer", brandon said that in an interview and it totally makes sense! it is inspired by a quote of hunter s. thompson. he said, that america is recruiting a army of dancers. but not dancers who dance on a dancefloor. it is a metaphora for a mindless puppet, that just takes orders...

and by the way, this album is awesome! like sonnydalheim said you have to listen to the songs a while before you can like them...
just be a little bit open-minded for a new kind of music...

[samerika]

this albums is pretty good Imo.
I thin kthat guitarist is on the right way to define his "own" sound and style.

[jvdude3]

this is a great follow up to sawdust. i thought they showed off some of their range of styles and abilities. love the way they take you to a disco then to arena rock sound

[nosushi4you]

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

Umm, yeah. Because Guns N' Roses sucks.

[RyanEsta]

I wish that people would start judging the album by it's content instead of how much/less it sounds like their previous albums. "it's not as happy as Hot Fuss" is not a valid statement about the album. I'm not downing your review, just some of the opinions of people on here. A person's expectations is what always seems to kill opinions about otherwise good music (this also translates into the film world as well).

[Tallman1984]

Callumcafc wrote:

Tallman1984 wrote:
"And so do their latest outing, Day & Age."

Are 'Day' and 'Age' separate albums? I'm sorry, I was just wondering why 'do' was typed instead of 'does' because I was under the impression that 'Day & Age' was just one album. Or maybe someone needs to do a grammar check.

My god.. give it a rest. Why pick it at something so insignificant when you know it's only the one album anyway.

Because I am an *******.

[Adyson88]

Pure_Morning wrote:

It's DENSER!

I swear

"It appears that Brandon Flowers, vocalist and keyboard player of the band has stated in an interview that the line "are we human, or are we dancer?" is a reference to a remark once made by the late Hunter S. Thompson, an ascerbic journalist famed for "telling it like it is", often in offensive terms. He had commented that America is nowadays raising a "generation of dancers". Thompson committed suicide in 2005."

But this album takes some getting used to. I love the Killers, and I thought Sawdust was awesome for a B-Sides collection. This is good, but it needs a few more listens to see if it will hold up the first few efforts.

[Tallman1984]

Callumcafc wrote:
My god.. give it a rest. Why pick it at something so insignificant when you know it's only the one album anyway.

By the way, don't you mean 'pick at something'? Why put the word 'it' in there when it doesn't need to be? It looks like somebody else needs learn their grammar as well....

[Tallman1984]

Oh, excuse me... to learn their grammar as well.

[revizx]

This is a horrible disc.

[archangelseren]

Adyson88 wrote:

Pure_Morning wrote:

It's DENSER!

I swear

"It appears that Brandon Flowers, vocalist and keyboard player of the band has stated in an interview that the line "are we human, or are we dancer?" is a reference to a remark once made by the late Hunter S. Thompson, an ascerbic journalist famed for "telling it like it is", often in offensive terms. He had commented that America is nowadays raising a "generation of dancers". Thompson committed suicide in 2005."

But this album takes some getting used to. I love the Killers, and I thought Sawdust was awesome for a B-Sides collection. This is good, but it needs a few more listens to see if it will hold up the first few efforts.

the same hunter s thompson which avenged sevenfold have quated and made videos on his work "lollies"

[MisterMarston]

The lyric is 'are we human, or are we denser'

not dancer.

[Callumcafc]

Tallman1984 wrote:
By the way, don't you mean 'pick at something'? Why put the word 'it' in there when it doesn't need to be? It looks like somebody else needs learn their grammar as well....

I hate missing stuff when you check it to make sure you don't make ANY mistakes.

[steve_muse]

MisterMarston wrote:

The lyric is 'are we human, or are we denser'

not dancer.

Are you an idiot? It's clearly evident that it's 'Dancer'.

[its_alive]

nosushi4you wrote:

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

Umm, yeah. Because Guns N' Roses sucks.

And there's your answer.

I don't think its much different than Hot Fuss or Sam's Town. But for some reason I like this one better.

[jroth005]

well lets all agree that the killers odd lyrics make no sense but they're better than any metal bands lyrics ever will or can be. because lets face it at least you can understand what the killers are saying. and though he may not be able to sing on key, at least he doesn't scream to compensate for his lack of musical talent. yes metal heads this is a shot at your entire genre, the very thing that gives your white trash stupid selves any meaning in your tailor park based lives.
Make love not war.... or metal

[Captain Cool]

I dont have the album yet, but this is one of the best reviews ive seen posted on here. Good job.

[Fatally Jon]

Am I the only one who loved "Sam's Town"? I mean, that album sits easily in my top ten favorite albums, yet it gets no love at all.
That being said, I'm very hesitent to get "Day & Age". The songs I've heard off of it sound a bit too synth-laden for me.

[shpangler]

in my opinion:

Hot Fuss > Sam's Town > Sawdust > Day & Age

I have ALL of these cds so don't flame me for not listening to them enough. It's just my opinion but it seems each cd is getting worse. I know and respect what they're trying to do in changing up their style but it's just not what I was expecting or wanted from The Killers....

[hamish5178]

Nice grammar mistake in the header.

[Captain Cool]

Felkara wrote:

I won't be buying this album. I saw them play far too many of these tracks at Reading Festival 08 and I was completely unimpressed. THey've lost all their power and their energy, not that they really had any before. Live, all they do is stand there and Flowers paces back and forth a little on stage.

A good review though, maybe a little too positive.

The Killers were amazing at Reading. i didnt even like them much until I saw them there.

[lastlife43]

"The unique thing about The Killers is that they are an indie band that sounds completely different to any other band on the musical market. And so do their latest outing, Day & Age."

Really? Sound completely different? Have you ever heard of Duran Duran??

[mortengh]

sure, it is somewhat lacking in the raw energy department, but c'mon.. spaceman is a great song! the ONE with energy and fire! the keyboards are so catchy in the background, and the lyrics are fascinating (though not deep). The album is more soft and genre-less than sam's town and hot fuss, but still a good album!

Hot Fuss 9/10, cause i personally feel the lack of raw guitars and "everything will be allright" is a bad song imo.
Sam's Town 10/10, since i love every aspect of it.
Sawdust 6/10. you cant expect more from a b-sides and covers comp.. still very pleasing for fans.
Day&Age 8/10, gets drawn down by it's lack of several clear hits and lacking energy.

while im at it, might i flame "expert" critics..
how can rolling stone give sam's town 2/5 and fallout boy 4/5..

but back to day and age. im left with the impression of a album lacking a little heart and energy, leaning alot on the traditional "we started out with basic instruments and have to overproduce our albums as we get popular". classic Use Your Illusion syndrome.

still good, but not an instant classic.

disagree all you want, just my honest opinion

oh btw, im a victim (for you who know what that means)

[reignofrock]

pawnshopguitars wrote:

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

I'm probably gonna be the only one to say this, but: I know, what the hell were they thinking?

And the killers. Where do I start? Oh I know...the first few songs on the first album were quite good. The rest of their catalogue is mediocre at best. The most amusing thing is that they think they a highly important and influential band. Riiight...

God bless you man.

[pwninator123]

Fatally Jon wrote:

Am I the only one who loved "Sam's Town"? I mean, that album sits easily in my top ten favorite albums, yet it gets no love at all.
That being said, I'm very hesitent to get "Day & Age". The songs I've heard off of it sound a bit too synth-laden for me.

I agree, I absolutely adored Sam's Town, and I do rather enjoy Day & Age, which I just purchased, even on first listen, I love it

[ndienst]

The Killer's sound like the band "Carolina Liar."

Check it out.

[pezcore333]

[quote][b]>>Max

[CrabSoldier X]

this album sucks its way too synth pop 80s. virtually no strong guitar work, a big disappointment

[darkjak22]

It's DENSER not Dancer, Dancer would make no sense and Denser would, put Denser with the other lyrics.

[itsalright]

wow, a lot of people suck.
great album, great sound, great band

[zeppelin8243]

Actually no its NOT DENSER. It is Dancer. There is a paragraph description under more info on Amazon saying why Flowers made it Dancer or something.

[CapnKickass]

Tallman1984 wrote:

Oh, excuse me... to learn their grammar as well.

harharhar Somebody Told Me that u goofed, it up! man good jobs!

[zeppelin8243]

NOT DENSER GO ON AMAZON AND READ MORE

[keneticshark24]

It's good to see that basslines are back, at least to a greater extent than Sam's Town..

[MAIDEN_FREAK]

The killers are GAY!!, why do people listen to this shit? an some people call this rock ha my farts sound better than this crap!

[MAIDEN_FREAK]

lastlife43 :
"The unique thing about The Killers is that they are an indie band that sounds completely different to any other band on the musical market. And so do their latest outing, Day & Age."

Really? Sound completely different? Have you ever heard of Duran Duran??

you're not seriuosly trying to compare the killers to duran duran are you?? wtf? are you like tone deaf or somthing killer's suck ass an even tho I'm not a big fan of duran duran they are 100000X better than these ****ing poser's

[jroth005]

wow iron maiden sucks massive hairy balls so its ok at least killers is better than that drivel

[stumaster18]

The Killers just keep getting worse and worse...

[withgunstoglory]

jroth005 wrote:

well lets all agree that the killers odd lyrics make no sense but they're better than any metal bands lyrics ever will or can be. because lets face it at least you can understand what the killers are saying. and though he may not be able to sing on key, at least he doesn't scream to compensate for his lack of musical talent. yes metal heads this is a shot at your entire genre, the very thing that gives your white trash stupid selves any meaning in your tailor park based lives.
Make love not war.... or metal

wow, troll much? Either that or you are a complete idiot with no idea of genre definition...and this is coming from someone who's not a metalhead.

[The_Wilrus]

Alright really, unless one of you are buddies with Flowers. Lets just say its a great hook. The Killers whether you appreciate it or not are always trying something new, which I think is awesome. so if you hate the new then stick to the old, just don't complain. They are still writing catchy freakin' songs.

[zeppelin8243]

I like retards who compare metal and indie-pop. There are so many faggots in this world. Just because you are close minded and only listen to metal does not mean another band who is nothing like metal sucks. If you were any decent intelligent being you would listen to the music for how it is. People like what they like. You might think some metal band is amazing when everyone else things it sucks, does that stop you from liking them? I think i prove my point and grow the **** up instead of fighting on a forum

[jroth005]

actually i just say stuff to piss people off lol sorry guys thought it was funny, i just don't like the fact that most of the people attacking this band where metal lovers so... i couldn't resist the shot. =P zeppelin speaks the truth, and i rescind my earlier grumpy comments =P
make love, not war

[rockinrors]

quazitron wrote:

Sawdust was a total train-wreck. I will add this to my collection enthusiastically, but it'll take some doing to undo the disappointment I felt with Sawdust.

Sawdust was just a remix album with a few tracks they werent planing on releasing.

[shoka1234]

nosushi4you wrote:

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

Umm, yeah. Because Guns N' Roses sucks.

wow Guns N' Roses are a talented rock band and the Killers are a generic pop band and should definitely not be considered indie (which is good music not coldplay wannabe music)

[WyldeMan666]

does anyone else think they sound alot like coldplay?

[Catharsisaurus]

wow Guns N' Roses are a talented rock band and the Killers are a generic pop band and should definitely not be considered indie (which is good music not coldplay wannabe music)

Indie music is actually music which is from an artist signed to an independent label. And since the Killers initially signed with Lizard King Records, an Independent label, the can call themselves whatever the hell they want.

Moving on, do you guys actually listen to the albums, or just criticize the review because you want to feel important? This is a solid disc, and if you are a Killers fan, I would recommend buying it. And if you're not, than why are you reading this. Go out, get a frickin hobby. Read a book. Actually listen to the music that you claim to listen to, instead of just lying because it ups your indie credibility.

[mitch311]

Catharsisaurus wrote:

wow Guns N' Roses are a talented rock band and the Killers are a generic pop band and should definitely not be considered indie (which is good music not coldplay wannabe music)

Indie music is actually music which is from an artist signed to an independent label. And since the Killers initially signed with Lizard King Records, an Independent label, the can call themselves whatever the hell they want.

Moving on, do you guys actually listen to the albums, or just criticize the review because you want to feel important? This is a solid disc, and if you are a Killers fan, I would recommend buying it. And if you're not, than why are you reading this. Go out, get a frickin hobby. Read a book. Actually listen to the music that you claim to listen to, instead of just lying because it ups your indie credibility.

Ahh this is a review page. If everyone only gave it awesome reviews then people are going to think its great album and go out and buy it. But considering all the criticism I think that pretty much says the albums not very liked

[kdownes]

it's definitely dancer, and i happen to think that spaceman is the best track on there, at least that i've heard so far. Love the new killers sound

[crazymnm]

Reviewer writes like a thirteen year old. Also, album's really good, highly recommend.

[SOADriff]

i like them. but i dont like their new single, too poppy for me.

[andychalmers102]

valentine99 wrote:

The Lyric is "or are we denser" definetly.

He just says it wrong...

It's dancer!!! Flowers himself even stated in an interview that it was a qoute from Hunter S. Thompson

[TKROCK]

Its a really good album, a new sound and all. But the songs don't have that raw rock element. They have something new and I like it. I would love for more Sam's Town songs though, like; My list, This river is wild, Uncle Johnny, When you were young etc...

But I really love the songs like A dustland fairytale, Losing touch and I can't stay. Pretty much all but goodnight, travel well and the world we live in.

Hopefully The Killers can take a bit of a backwards step in their evolution of sound and revert to Sam's Town stuff...

[TKROCK]

wow Guns N' Roses are a talented rock band and the Killers are a generic pop band and should definitely not be considered indie (which is good music not coldplay wannabe music)

Coldplay suck. Their singles are alright but their albums are empty and hollow, no one would want to be like them. The killers make solid stuff thats consistantly awesome throughout. If you think G&R are so great then what are you doing here (typical G&R loving jerk).

[suthy16]

quazitron wrote:

Sawdust was a total train-wreck. I will add this to my collection enthusiastically, but it'll take some doing to undo the disappointment I felt with Sawdust.

It was a b-sides record. Hence the name "Sawdust". Leftovers. So you can't really compare Sawdust to Day & Age. With that said, though, I felt really let down by this record.. I think I've only listened through once.

[Symmetry4321]

Nothing compares to Hot Fuss (an absolutly stuning record in my opinion), i didn't mind Sawdust at all but i HATE Sam's Town (the only rock album i hate more is Chinnese Demoracy), i look foward to hear this one to see what they have come up with

[Not Mechanical]

Day & Age is a brilliant album, shame this is an awful review.

Pure_Morning wrote:

It's DENSER!

I swear

It's definitely dancer.

[mr staind]

sawdust is not considered a studio album so do not mention it.Compare the other three albums

[GreekRockr9]

Totally loving how nobody seems to be entitled to having an opinion. I'll give it a shot anyway.

I think the album is great. Their songwriting has gotten amazing. I never listened to Sam's Town or Sawdust, but I loved Hot Fuss. I just tend not to compare albums, and appreciate each album on it's own. I thought Day and Age was excellent. And, I personally really liked the song "This Is Your Life". Love the near-tribal vocals.

And it has been confirmed that the lyric is "Are we dancer?" Not everything has to make perfect sense. They're just trying to make "dancer" sound like a species, like "human".

[johnxfire]

Sawdust has its own distinct sound. It gets to you after sometime, especially All The Pretty Faces, Under The Gun, Change Your Mind and Sweet Talk.

Sam's Town was their heavier album, focused more on the guitar than synth.

Day & Age is the exact opposite of Sam's Town, focusing more on the synth than guitar. Still a pretty good album.

Hot Fuss is a "blend" of Sam's Town and Day & Age.

All their albums rock in their own way.

[Symmetry4321]

The Killer's died when they release Sam's Town, i don't care that it was more guitar focused it was just plain awful, Sawdust was not amazing and this one (i've heard about 4 of the tracks) is not impressive

[Drakathan]

The Killers suck... They are just a bunch of wannabes

[blajano]

Wtf happened to the killers.

[doive]

the killers have produced some very good music, this album doesn't showcase their best stuff though. a couple of stand out tracks (dustland)but mostly sounds worringly like 90's euro-pop... i was fairly underwhelmed.

[slaps76]

"Human" may be one of the worst songs I've ever heard. I have no clue why it's on the radio so much..I have the first Killers album and like it..but that techno-pop crap song...who really likes that song?

[Whit_f-ing_ROX]

the lyric is dancer. it's from a hunter s. thompson quote

[Baby Joel]

Felkara wrote:
before. Live, all they do is stand there and Flowers paces back and forth a little on stage.

Possibly because they're musicians, and not performers? They write music, they don't show off and jump around and scream.
Day and Age is one of my favorite albums. It has a lot of great lyrics, good music. A good album. Good re

slaps76 wrote:

"Human" may be one of the worst songs I've ever heard. I have no clue why it's on the radio so much..I have the first Killers album and like it..but that techno-pop crap song...who really likes that song?

So you like Hot Fuss but not techno? Hot Fuss is the most techno-synth album the Killers have made.

[Baby Joel]

Felkara wrote:
before. Live, all they do is stand there and Flowers paces back and forth a little on stage.

Possibly because they're musicians, and not performers? They write music, they don't show off and jump around and scream.
Day and Age is one of my favorite albums. It has a lot of great lyrics, good music. A good album. Good re

slaps76 wrote:

"Human" may be one of the worst songs I've ever heard. I have no clue why it's on the radio so much..I have the first Killers album and like it..but that techno-pop crap song...who really likes that song?

So you like Hot Fuss but not techno? Hot Fuss is the most techno-synth album the Killers have made.

[That-Funny-Guy]

MAIDEN_FREAK wrote:

The killers are GAY!!, why do people listen to this shit? an some people call this rock ha my farts sound better than this crap!

you. die.

the killers are one of the greatest bands...ever. they are nothing like coldplay (who are also amazing but not as much as the killers.)

everything they have released (including sawdust) has been pure gold genius.

[sum1udunno]

I've only listened to Human so far and it's probably one of their weakest songs ever. Any song off their first two albums is better than Human.

[j_666_r]

+1 MAIDEN_FREAK ñ_ñ'

[linds4lif]

Kebabmashine wrote:

it's "are we human or are we dancer", brandon said that in an interview and it totally makes sense! it is inspired by a quote of hunter s. thompson. he said, that america is recruiting a army of dancers. but not dancers who dance on a dancefloor. it is a metaphora for a mindless puppet, that just takes orders...

and by the way, this album is awesome! like sonnydalheim said you have to listen to the songs a while before you can like them...
just be a little bit open-minded for a new kind of music...

so true, give time and be open minded, bravo!

[XxStrifeXx]

this album sucks.

****en rubbish.

[funkymaton]

You are insane! you completely underrate this album. If you actually read the lyrics of 'Human' you will be amazed by what Brandon Flowers has come up with.

Same with Spaceman, I can't work out if we're talking about the same song, because I absolutely love it, and find it a close call between that and Human as my favourite.

I've never been a killers fan before, but I heard this album, then listened to it 7 times in 2 days, I don't even usually like this style, but it caught me, and now I'm addicted. Genius.

[AXE187]

belavista man wrote:

Nightrain7 wrote:

U gove this a better rating than chinese democracy??.. lol...

I hate Axl Rose. I'll always give most bands a better rating than an album that has been happening on and off for ten years.

then you prove your reviews are completely worthless because you dont review the album for what it is. Basically you would have given it a shit review if it was the greatest album ever made.
You are worthless.

[Irishpenguin]

wow so much for the reviews. it started interesting, then it turned into a bickering fest about one word in a whole album.

[RCH15]

This is the biggest comment board/lifeless cluster **** I've ever seen.

I like the album, but Hot Fuss and Sam's Town are much better.

I didn't have to argue with anyone. See? It's called having a life.

[Aitrus]

My 0.02: album well worth the $13.

Spaceman sucks bigtime, I can't believe this is a single. Goodnight, travel well probably my favourite track on the disc - no it isn't and should not be a radio release, but this is the song that sticks in my head the most.

[Aitrus]

Oh I forgot to mention, the only song on the album I absolutely cannot stand is Joy ride. This song is horrid, absolutely horrid.

[_musicupthebutt]

Great album. Loved the lyrics, sound, and everything about it. I could listen to this album over and over again. Overall a great move by the Killers

[BIG TUNA]

Ha Ha... They're so far from being an Indie band dude.

They're Pop/Rock.

[JayLacelle]

quazitron wrote:

Sawdust was a total train-wreck. I will add this to my collection enthusiastically, but it'll take some doing to undo the disappointment I felt with Sawdust.

Sawdust WAS NOT a real album. Fan's has requested a CD of b-sides and remixes of killer's songs and they delivered. It was not supposed to be a big hit. It was meant to satisfy die-hard fans. As for Day and Age, "Human" and "Spaceman" are the only great songs but are still not nearly as good as Hot Fuss

[watswidme]

Yeah i agree Hot fuss was way better however this album is also worth listening to. Losing touch, Spaceman, a crippling blow, Neon Tiger and A Dustland fairytale are mentionable tracks in the album.

[watswidme]

The Hell with Human,..i hate that song