The Killers (New) Day and (Better With) Age

So I've been listening to the new Killers album, Day and Age, and it sounds great. They've always had an eighties-influenced sound, but their past efforts have had more of the post-punk early eighties rock influence, whereas the new release takes a more mature, mid-eighties type sound, making much better use of vocal melodies and harmonies and smoothing out the guitars and synths. They haven't exactly lost their edge, but I think this album will appeal to a wider audience.


You first notice the difference on the first track, "Losing Touch", which includes a great horn section blended in the mix, followed by "Human", which could almost be an old Depeche Mode song, except that it's much happier sounding. Overall there's a more synth driven sound here, and I for one am digging it. I love the sax thrown in here and there, the bouncy rhythms they employ ("Joyride"), and the generally more experienced sound throughout. I'm still a fan of older tracks like "Mr. Brightside" et al, but I love it when a band shows their range a little. I give this album a thumbs up and encourage you to check it out.