The Killers - Day & Age Album Review

Day & Age is the third studio album by American rock band The Killers.

Four years after the release of their landmark debut in 2004, MTV VMA Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum Island Records group The Killers have completed their fourth album - and first new studio album in two years.
The new album was released to stores on November 25th, two days before Thanksgiving.

‘Day And Age’, is said by frontman Brandon Flowers to be ‘a continuation’ of the concept used for their second album, ‘Sam’s Town’.
It was produced by Stuart Price, a key figure in electronic music (Les Rhythmes Digitales) who previously worked with The Killers on “Don’t Shoot Me Santa,” their 2007 Christmas single; as well as music on their 2007 compilation, Sawdust.

This is a solid album, if you have stuck with The Killers on all their albums, there is no reason to stop here.

The Killers - Day & Age track Listing

1. “Losing Touch” – 4:15
2. “Human” – 4:09
3. “Spaceman” – 4:44
4. “Joy Ride” – 3:33
5. “A Dustland Fairytale” – 3:45
6. “This Is Your Life” – 3:41
7. “I Can’t Stay” – 3:06
8. “Neon Tiger” – 3:05
9. “The World We Live In” – 4:40
10. “Goodnight, Travel Well” – 6:51

CD bonus track (UK and Australia)

11. “A Crippling Blow” – 3:36

iTunes bonus tracks (US and Canada)

11. “Forget About What I Said” – 2:57
12. “Tidal Wave” - 4:13
13. “Human” (remix) (pre-order only)

iTunes bonus tracks (UK, Japan and Australia)

11. “A Crippling Blow” – 3:37
12. “Forget About What I Said” (pre-order only) – 2:57

The Killers - Brandon Flowers on vocals and keyboards, guitarist David Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer, and drummer Ronnie Vannucci - found time to complete their new album while also wrapping up their biggest summer rock festival season in the U.S. and abroad.

This is not an album which will instantly gratify, but after several listens the songs seem to unfold and become more ‘accessible’.
It’s neither “Hot Fuss” nor “Sam’s Town”, but something different again. Still The Killers though, and well worth your money if you are prepared to listen a few times and allow the songs the time they need to be appreciated.

Album Information

Released November 19, 2008
Recorded June 2008
Genre Alternative rock
Length 41:49
Label Island
Producer Stuart Price

sources wikipedia.org and amazon.com