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Live from the Royal Albert Hall

The Killers · 2009

219 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant live showcase filled with anthemic choruses and emotive storytelling that captures the essence of The Killers' energetic performances.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Human Start here — As the opening track, 'Human' sets a compelling tone for the concert with its infectious beat and existential lyrics that resonate well with live audiences.
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    Mr. Brightside — 'Mr. Brightside', one of the band's signature songs, ignites the crowd's energy with its catchy melody and relatable theme of jealousy, making it a highlight of any live performance.
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    When You Were Young — This track showcases Brandon Flowers’ vocal prowess and delivers a nostalgic narrative that captivates listeners, bridging past and present emotions effectively during live renditions.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album captures The Killers' live energy but lacks the cohesive structure of a studio release.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks include extended instrumental sections, allowing for audience interaction and building anticipation before the next song.
  • The crowd's reactions are prominently featured throughout, enhancing the live atmosphere and engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • anthemic sing-alongs with friends
  • vibrant energy for live moments
  • dynamic performance flow experience
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • nostalgic reminders of past concerts

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quiet, introspective moments
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Captures The Killers' live energy, beloved by fans for its anthemic performances.
Themes
Royal Albert Hall spectacle· nostalgic ambition· audience sing-alongs
Career context
Released in 2009, Live from the Royal Albert Hall comes at a time when The Killers were solidifying their status as a major force in alternative rock after the success of their first three studio albums. This live album follows the critically acclaimed Day & Age and serves as both a celebration of their past hits and an affirmation of their dynamic stage presence.
Stylistic neighbors
Franz Ferdinand· The Strokes· Arctic Monkeys
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Enterlude 1:42
  • 2 [intro] 1:23
  • 3 Human Start here 4:15
  • 4 This Is Your Life 4:11
  • 5 Somebody Told Me 3:29
  • 6 For Reasons Unknown 6:20
  • 7 The World We Live In 4:44
  • 8 Joy Ride 4:21
  • 9 I Can’t Stay 4:54
  • 10 Bling (Confession of a King) 6:33
  • 11 Shadowplay 4:07
  • 12 Smile Like You Mean It 4:20
  • 13 Losing Touch 4:18
  • 14 Spaceman 6:35
  • 15 A Dustland Fairytale 5:36
  • 16 Sam’s Town (acoustic) 4:26
  • 17 Read My Mind 4:34
  • 18 [Mr. Brightside intro speech] 1:49
  • 19 Mr. Brightside 3:54
  • 20 All These Things That I’ve Done 5:40
  • 21 [encore pause] 2:41
  • 22 Sweet Talk 5:19
  • 23 This River Is Wild 5:21
  • 24 Bones 4:13
  • 25 Jenny Was a Friend of Mine 4:39
  • 26 When You Were Young 4:48
  • 27 [outro] 1:02
  • 28 Exitlude 3:54
  • 29 Tranquilize (Oxegen Festival) 4:15
  • 30 Human (Hyde Park) 4:02
  • 31 Mr. Brightside (Hyde Park) 3:57
  • 32 Smile Like You Mean It (V Festival) 4:26
  • 33 When You Were Young (V Festival) 4:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Human Start here 5:29
  • 2 This Is Your Life 3:38
  • 3 Somebody Told Me 3:21
  • 4 The World We Live In 4:24
  • 5 I Can’t Stay 4:51
  • 6 Bling (Confession of a King) 6:28
  • 7 Shadowplay 4:04
  • 8 Smile Like You Mean It 4:18
  • 9 Losing Touch 4:10
  • 10 Spaceman 5:24
  • 11 A Dustland Fairytale 4:57
  • 12 Sam’s Town (acoustic) 4:03
  • 13 Read My Mind 4:22
  • 14 Mr. Brightside 3:53
  • 15 All These Things That I’ve Done 5:55
  • 16 Jenny Was a Friend of Mine 4:27
  • 17 When You Were Young 4:43

What to play next

Battle Born
Listen next

Battle Born

2012

Continues the anthemic sound with a mix of emotional depth and energetic tracks.
Day & Age
Go back to

Day & Age

2008

Sets the stage with vibrant sounds and themes that lead into the live experience.
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