The Killers?

[russycarps]

killers were great in 2004!

*prepares to be shot down*

[Riggins]

I'd love to see them there, never managed to get into the first lot of records but I really loved Battle Born and I've been having more joy going backwards now. Still some duds but I'd love to see them without having to pay £60 for the privilege.

[Guest]

I know it seems to be 'cool' on here not to like The Killers, but what the heck, I'm a big fan.

They're supposed to be on a break this year after the release of Direct Hits, and Brandon is meant to be working on his second solo album, but they've unexpectedly been announced for Hangout Fest in the US in the middle of May. http://hangoutmusicfest.com/

They've not played Glasto since they headlined back in 2007, and have headlined every other UK festival (some multiple times) since. Perhaps they're back on the UK festival circuit this summer? They played V in 2012, and TITP and IOW last year, can't see them at R&L so perhaps Glasto, if they come over here at all that is.

[The Nal]

Mr Brightside being played by a band has ruined more weddings than I care to remember.

[glimmers_of_hope]

Mr Brightside being played by a band has ruined more weddings than I care to remember.

[JGP]

Mr Brightside being played by a band has ruined more weddings than I care to remember.

[tomainley]

Please no

[CaledonianGonzo]

yep, that's why I don't like them.. to be cool

[russycarps]

If you were interested in being cool you'd have been all over them like a rash in 2004.

(Just like Russy)

[CaledonianGonzo]

I'd have laid the blame more with their music than their haircuts - but then I'm no expert.

[A13]

the killers are a band who have never and will never be cool. The lead singer is just far too wet and that guitarist with the frizzy hair is just awful. Therefore those that are interested in them can never be cool either.

They were great in the tent though!

[stardustjunkie]

The problem I have with it is that the Killers, KOL and Kasabian are just unimaginative headliners. It's like "Shit guys, we've run out of headliners.. Time to call up one of the K's", just like every other festival going. Regardless of whether they're good or not, it's getting really boring seeing their names at the top of festival line ups.

[Funkyfairy!]

I am not cool and I like the Killers - thats fine by me. They are actually good live now - but what do I know, its all personal opinion

I think that Brandon was better when they first started, but the band overall are much tighter now

[russycarps]

I'd have laid the blame more with their music than their haircuts - but then I'm no expert.

[russycarps]

I am not cool and I like the Killers - thats fine by me. They are actually good live now - but what do I know, its all personal opinion

I think that Brandon was better when they first started, but the band overall are much tighter now

[A13]

a good gig is a good gig, and in 2004 a great time was had by all.

My understanding is 2007 was a very different affair. Whether it was due to the haircuts or the music I'm not sure....

[The Nal]

so true. It is the "go to" wedding song to fill a dancefloor.

Edited February 25, 2014 by The Nal

[LondonTom]

The problem I have with it is that the Killers, KOL and Kasabian are just unimaginative headliners. It's like "Shit guys, we've run out of headliners.. Time to call up one of the K's", just like every other festival going. Regardless of whether they're good or not, it's getting really boring seeing their names at the top of festival line ups.

[suzie sue]

Surely a wet singer is better than the likes of Gallagher/meighan?

[tori1607]

I think regardless of whether you like the Killers or not, in the last couple of years they have become a very, very good live band with a back catalogue that is great for festivals.

[TheGreenDropsRule]

I think regardless of whether you like the Killers or not, in the last couple of years they have become a very, very good live band with a back catalogue that is great for festivals.

[alframsey]

I think saying a band are very good live regardless of whether you like them is nonsensical. They are probably the very pinnacle of modern 'indie' bands in terms of what I don't like as I feel their songs are lyrically juvenile and musically contrived. And never is that more apparent than when they perform live.

However that is particular to what I look for in a band/song. I understand why someone with different tastes would love them as a live band.

[The 38 year old virgin]

I have no great love for the killers, but I saw em at v halfway up the 2nd stage in 04? and they were bloody good.

[A13]

I feel their songs are lyrically juvenile and musically contrived.

[FloorFiller]

i really loved that Crossfire song that Brandon did solo (rest of the album was dross)

as for The Killers, for me they're just… there. Hot Fuss was good but i haven't gone back to listen to it in a long, long time. loved When You Were Young but Sam's Town was a pretty bad album, and i just haven't bothered with everything since. Mr Brightside is good for a pissed up sing along but i could die happy if i never had to hear it again