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Imploding the Mirage

The Killers · 2020

42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a cinematic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • cinematic soundscapes for reflection
  • uplifting anthemic moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 21, 2020, 'Imploding the Mirage' marks The Killers' sixth studio album, following 2017's 'Wonderful Wonderful'. At this stage, the band was navigating a period of reinvigoration, collaborating with producers like Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado to craft a sound that melds classic rock influences with contemporary pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Franz Ferdinand· The Strokes· Arctic Monkeys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Own Soul’s Warning 4:34
  • 2 Blowback 3:59
  • 3 Dying Breed 4:06
  • 4 Caution 4:29
  • 5 Lightning Fields 4:18
  • 6 Fire in Bone 3:53
  • 7 Running Towards a Place 4:13
  • 8 My God 3:38
  • 9 When the Dreams Run Dry 4:42
  • 10 Imploding the Mirage 4:07

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