The Killers

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The Killers

Through driving rhythms and expansive melodic hooks, The Killers’ music pulses with an urgency that encourages both movement and reflection.

alternative rock

United States Est. 2001
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“Somebody Told Me”

This song features an immediate hook and showcases the band's energetic style, serving as an engaging introduction to their music.

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About The Killers

The Killers hold a significant place in the landscape of modern rock, known for their ability to capture the zeitgeist of the early 21st century while resonating deeply with listeners' emotional experiences.
Their music reflects a yearning for both connection and escapism, merging grandiosity with vulnerability, which has allowed them to cultivate a devoted following across diverse demographics.
Their music reflects a yearning for both connection and escapism, merging grandiosity with vulnerability, which has allowed them to cultivate a devoted following across diverse demographics. Their anthemic style has often revitalized live music scenes, drawing crowds into communal experiences that transcend mere performance. At the core of The Killers' innovation is their knack for crafting expansive soundscapes that meld synth-driven melodies with traditional rock instrumentation. This blending of elements creates a cinematic quality that feels at once both intimate and larger-than-life. Their distinctive use of layered guitar riffs and pulsating rhythms invites engagement, compelling audiences to move not just physically but emotionally through their music’s highs and lows. Lyrically, The Killers frequently explore themes of love, loss, and the struggles of modern life, often employing a storytelling approach that balances sincerity with carefully constructed irony. Their narratives range from introspective reflections on personal turmoil to vivid portrayals of people seeking redemption in a sprawling urban backdrop. This mix allows listeners to find their own stories within the songs, creating a sense of belonging amidst the chaos.

13 studio albums· 45 total releases· 2 decades· United States

Full discography

The Killers's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

45 releases • 13 albums • 1 EP • 2002–2023
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EPs ()

(Red) Christmas EP album by The Killers

(Red) Christmas EP

2011

Live ()

Live from the Royal Albert Hall album by The Killers

Live from the Royal Albert Hall

2009

Singles (31)

Grouped by decade — 3 eras.

2010s ()

Land of the Free album by The Killers

Land of the Free

2019

Rut album by The Killers

Rut

2017

Run for Cover album by The Killers

Run for Cover

2017

Christmas in L.A. album by The Killers

Christmas in L.A.

2013

Just Another Girl album by The Killers

Just Another Girl

2013

Shot at the Night album by The Killers

Shot at the Night

2013

Here with Me album by The Killers

Here with Me

2012

Miss Atomic Bomb album by The Killers

Miss Atomic Bomb

2012

Runaways album by The Killers

Runaways

2012

I Feel It in My Bones album by The Killers

I Feel It in My Bones

2012

The Cowboys' Christmas Ball album by The Killers

The Cowboys' Christmas Ball

2011

Boots album by The Killers

Boots

2010

2000s ()

¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe! album by The Killers

¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!

2009

A Dustland Fairytale album by The Killers

A Dustland Fairytale

2009

The World We Live In album by The Killers

The World We Live In

2009

Spaceman album by The Killers

Spaceman

2008

Human album by The Killers

Human

2008

Tranquilize album by The Killers

Tranquilize

2007

For Reasons Unknown album by The Killers

For Reasons Unknown

2007

Read My Mind album by The Killers

Read My Mind

2007

Don't Shoot Me Santa album by The Killers

Don't Shoot Me Santa

2007

A Great Big Sled album by The Killers

A Great Big Sled

2006

Bones album by The Killers

Bones

2006

When You Were Young album by The Killers

When You Were Young

2006

Smile Like You Mean It album by The Killers

Smile Like You Mean It

2005

All These Things That I've Done album by The Killers

All These Things That I've Done

2005

Somebody Told Me album by The Killers

Somebody Told Me

2004

On Top album by The Killers

On Top

2004

Mr. Brightside album by The Killers

Mr. Brightside

2003

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Losing Touch" — from Day & Age (2008)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  2. 2

    "Wonderful Wonderful" — from Wonderful Wonderful (2017)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  3. 3

    "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" — from Hot Fuss (2004)

    establishes the sonic palette early

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