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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • dynamic collection of fan favorites
  • wave-like pacing for easy flow
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • late-night drives with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective vibes
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career 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
Franz Ferdinand· The Strokes· Arctic Monkeys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mr. Brightside 3:42
  • 2 Somebody Told Me 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 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

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