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The Killers

The Killers

alternative rock

United States Est. 2001

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Sound in a sentence: "Through driving rhythms and expansive melodic hooks, The Killers’ music pulses with an urgency that encourages both movement and reflection."

The Killers hold a significant place in the landscape of modern rock, known for their ability to capture the zeitgeist of the early 21st century while resonating deeply with listeners' emotional experiences. Their music reflects a yearning for both connection and escapism, merging grandiosity with vulnerability, which has allowed them to cultivate a devoted following across diverse demographics.

The Killers hold a significant place in the landscape of modern rock, known for their ability to capture the zeitgeist of the early 21st century while resonating deeply with listeners' emotional experiences. Their music reflects a yearning for both connection and escapism, merging grandiosity with vulnerability, which has allowed them to cultivate a devoted following across diverse demographics. Their anthemic style has often revitalized live music scenes, drawing crowds into communal experiences that transcend mere performance. At the core of The Killers' innovation is their knack for crafting expansive soundscapes that meld synth-driven melodies with traditional rock instrumentation. This blending of elements creates a cinematic quality that feels at once both intimate and larger-than-life. Their distinctive use of layered guitar riffs and pulsating rhythms invites engagement, compelling audiences to move not just physically but emotionally through their music’s highs and lows. Lyrically, The Killers frequently explore themes of love, loss, and the struggles of modern life, often employing a storytelling approach that balances sincerity with carefully constructed irony. Their narratives range from introspective reflections on personal turmoil to vivid portrayals of people seeking redemption in a sprawling urban backdrop. This mix allows listeners to find their own stories within the songs, creating a sense of belonging amidst the chaos.

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Discography

45 releases • 14 studio • 2002–2023

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The Killers Demo

The Killers Demo (2002)

Hot Fuss

Hot Fuss (2004)

Sam's Town

Sam's Town (2006)

Sawdust

Day & Age

Day & Age (2008)

Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Live from the Royal... (2009)

(Red) Christmas EP

(Red) Christmas EP (2011)

Battle Born

Battle Born (2012)

Direct Hits

Direct Hits (2013)

Don't Waste Your Wishes

Don't Waste Your Wis... (2016)

Wonderful Wonderful

Wonderful Wonderful (2017)

Imploding the Mirage

Imploding the Mirage (2020)

Pressure Machine

Pressure Machine (2021)

Rebel Diamonds

Rebel Diamonds (2023)

Albums ()

Rebel Diamonds

Rebel Diamonds

2023

Pressure Machine

Pressure Machine

2021

Imploding the Mirage

Imploding the Mirage

2020

Wonderful Wonderful

Wonderful Wonderful

2017

Don't Waste Your Wishes

Don't Waste Your Wishes

2016

Direct Hits

Direct Hits

2013

Battle Born

Battle Born

2012

Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Live from the Royal Albert Hall

2009

Day & Age

Day & Age

2008

Sawdust

Sawdust

2007

Sam's Town

Sam's Town

2006

Hot Fuss

Hot Fuss

2004

The Killers Demo

The Killers Demo

2002

EPs ()

(Red) Christmas EP

(Red) Christmas EP

2011

Singles ()

My Own Soul's Warning

My Own Soul's Warning

2020

Caution

Caution

2020

Land of the Free

Land of the Free

2019

Rut

Rut

2017

Run for Cover

Run for Cover

2017

Christmas in L.A.

Christmas in L.A.

2013

Just Another Girl

Just Another Girl

2013

Shot at the Night

Shot at the Night

2013

Here with Me

Here with Me

2012

Miss Atomic Bomb

Miss Atomic Bomb

2012

Runaways

Runaways

2012

I Feel It in My Bones

I Feel It in My Bones

2012

The Cowboys' Christmas Ball

The Cowboys' Christmas Ball

2011

Boots

Boots

2010

¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!

¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!

2009

A Dustland Fairytale

A Dustland Fairytale

2009

The World We Live In

The World We Live In

2009

Spaceman

Spaceman

2008

Human

Human

2008

Tranquilize

Tranquilize

2007

For Reasons Unknown

For Reasons Unknown

2007

Read My Mind

Read My Mind

2007

Don't Shoot Me Santa

Don't Shoot Me Santa

2007

A Great Big Sled

A Great Big Sled

2006

Bones

Bones

2006

When You Were Young

When You Were Young

2006

Smile Like You Mean It

Smile Like You Mean It

2005

All These Things That I've Done

All These Things That I've Done

2005

Somebody Told Me

Somebody Told Me

2004

On Top

On Top

2004

Mr. Brightside

Mr. Brightside

2003

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