The Killers on Leno last night...
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The Killers on Leno last night...
At least I think it was The Killers. Did anyone see it, or know the name of that song?
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Re: The Killer on Leno last night...
Didn't see it, but the current single they have out there is "Mr. Brightside" I believe.Jeff Jones wrote:At least I think it was The Killers. Did anyone see it, or know the name of that song?
And in banks across the world
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
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Re: The Killer on Leno last night...
That was it, thanks. Cool song. I like it, even though this isn't my kind of music, generally.RunningMn9 wrote:Didn't see it, but the current single they have out there is "Mr. Brightside" I believe.Jeff Jones wrote:At least I think it was The Killers. Did anyone see it, or know the name of that song?
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I don't know what to make of them. The two singles I've heard remind me of an 80's band. It also has a very "OC" feel to it (like it belongs on the TV show, "The O.C."). Odd.Fretmute wrote:Their entire album is pretty darn good. The first four tracks are a parade of greatness that makes purchasing their album more than worthwhile.
And in banks across the world
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
Christians, Moslems, Hindus, Jews
And every other race, creed, colour, tint or hue
Get down on their knees and pray
The raccoon and the groundhog neatly
Make up bags of change
But the monkey in the corner
Well he's slowly drifting out of range
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You beat me to it.Grievous Angel wrote:So this isn't about Jerry Lee Lewis?
Back to The Killers, though, I actually really like them. They have an 80s feel to them and with me being the 80s freak that I am, that can only be a good thing. It makes me wonder if there will be a whole retro 80s movement in music to follow. That would be awesome if some rappers went old school and did the human beat box stuff again. Anyway, it would be nice if new wave made a comeback.
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I'm seeing the Killers tonight, actually.
And speaking of concerts, I saw Audioslave last night. In general, I think they are only so-so (and the tix were free), BUT, they did some Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden stuff. The Rage stuff was really, really cool.
Tom Morello is phenomenal to watch.
And speaking of concerts, I saw Audioslave last night. In general, I think they are only so-so (and the tix were free), BUT, they did some Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden stuff. The Rage stuff was really, really cool.
Tom Morello is phenomenal to watch.
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Not only will there be a 80's retro movement in music, but it has already arrived!DiscoJason wrote:You beat me to it.Grievous Angel wrote:So this isn't about Jerry Lee Lewis?
Back to The Killers, though, I actually really like them. They have an 80s feel to them and with me being the 80s freak that I am, that can only be a good thing. It makes me wonder if there will be a whole retro 80s movement in music to follow. That would be awesome if some rappers went old school and did the human beat box stuff again. Anyway, it would be nice if new wave made a comeback.
Besides the Killers, check out the following New Wave/Post-Punk influenced bands if you haven't already:
1. Bloc Party
2. Interpol
3. Franz Ferdinand
4. The Bravery
5. Kaiser Chiefs
and more!
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Ya, I gotta chime in as saying I like the Killers too. They're on my upbeat mix with Franz Ferdinand, Muse, The Clarks, The Thrills and some other assorted odds and ends. I think the album has a lot of energy and quite a few of the tunes are hummable - Midnight Show and Believe Me Natalie for two (in addition to the other ones mentioned).
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I enjoy The Killers too. I like the album alot. It's not fatastic, but it's very good and shows potential. Mr. Brightside is one of the best singles in a long time though, that song is fantastic.
To me The Killers have a bit of early Duran Duran in them.
I am liking the whole new New Wave scene that's going on right now.
To me The Killers have a bit of early Duran Duran in them.
I am liking the whole new New Wave scene that's going on right now.
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I really don't like the Killers, maybe it is because when I listened to it with my girlfriend they became her new favorite ban ever and every chacne she has she listens to them, while I started out as pretty indifferent towards them.
Let me rephrase, now I fucking hate the Killers and I want to kill them. So why do I have tickets to their show in Spokane?
Let me rephrase, now I fucking hate the Killers and I want to kill them. So why do I have tickets to their show in Spokane?
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Probably because...
<whipping noise is heard>WPD wrote: when I listened to it with my girlfriend they became her new favorite ban ever and every chacne she has she listens to them, while I started out as pretty indifferent towards them.
.........So why do I have tickets to their show in Spokane?
Seems like as good an answer as any.
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Well the local alt rock station here plays The Killers over and over and over. I like them as well, but both those singles have gotten overkilled for me. Arcade Fire hasn't gotten any air however.baron calamity wrote:Hot Fuss is probably my favorite album of the past 5 years. Another 80's like group is Arcade Fire
Shame that these groups never get any air play.
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With all of the synth and vocal effects I thought they would be a studio band that would suck live. I was surprised by how good they sounded on Leno the other night. The band played well and the lead singer, Brandon Flowers (ack that's his real name), did a great job with the vocals and synth. I've heard some studio bands sound like absolute crap on Leno and SnL, but these guys seem to be the real deal.
You can really tell that Brandon Flowers was influenced heavily by the unique vocal stylings of Robert Smith (The Cure) and Morrisey, which they confirm in the bio section of their site.
You can really tell that Brandon Flowers was influenced heavily by the unique vocal stylings of Robert Smith (The Cure) and Morrisey, which they confirm in the bio section of their site.
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Don't forget the peerless Jarvis Cocker from Pulp!You can really tell that Brandon Flowers was influenced heavily by the unique vocal stylings of Robert Smith (The Cure) and Morrisey, which they confirm in the bio section of their site.
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Re: The Killers on Leno last night...
[13 years later]
Mr. Brightside just celebrated its 200th week in the U.K. Top 100.
I remember when liking this song made me feel like I was keeping up with the musical tastes of the youngs.
Mr. Brightside just celebrated its 200th week in the U.K. Top 100.
I remember when liking this song made me feel like I was keeping up with the musical tastes of the youngs.
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oh will there ever.DiscoJason wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2005 4:31 pm It makes me wonder if there will be a whole retro 80s movement in music to follow.
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Re: The Killers on Leno last night...
The 80s retro moment started at least 10 years ago. We are into 90s retro now.
Soon music will pass from current to retro without ever leaving the charts.
Soon music will pass from current to retro without ever leaving the charts.
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