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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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