Direct Hits
The Killers · 2013
76 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of anthemic alternative rock that captures the band's signature blend of earnestness and infectious energy.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its chart performance, debuting at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, but also for encapsulating a decade of The Killers' influence on rock music. It features hits that defined the sound of the early 2000s and helped cement their legacy, particularly tracks like 'Mr. Brightside' which continues to resonate across generations.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems for gatherings dynamic collection of fan favorites wave-like pacing for easy flow
- Context
- By the time 'Direct Hits' was released in 2013, The Killers had established themselves as a staple in the alternative rock scene with multiple successful albums, including 'Battle Born' (2012) just prior. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their career up to that point, showcasing their evolution while also introducing new material like 'Shot at the Night'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Linkin Park· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Brightside Standout 3:42
- 2 Somebody Told Me Standout 3:17
- 3 Smile Like You Mean It 3:54
- 4 All These Things That I’ve Done 5:01
- 5 When You Were Young Standout 3:40
- 6 Read My Mind 4:06
- 7 For Reasons Unknown 3:32
- 8 Human 4:09
- 9 Spaceman 4:43
- 10 A Dustland Fairytale 3:45
- 11 Runaways 4:04
- 12 Miss Atomic Bomb 4:53
- 13 The Way It Was 3:51
- 14 Shot at the Night 4:02
- 15 Just Another Girl 4:22
- 16 Mr. Brightside (original demo) 4:22
- 17 When You Were Young (Calvin Harris remix) 6:12
- 18 Be Still 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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