The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, known for a debut breakthrough with Hot Fuss (2004) and subsequent albums blending 80s synth influences with arena-ready songwriting.

Formed in Las Vegas; core members include Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.; debut album Hot Fuss released in 2004; often noted for 80s/new wave influences and narrative lyrics.

DeBaser reviews treat The Killers as a major early-2000s alternative-rock act from Las Vegas, praised for strong debuts and occasional stylistic shifts. Reviewers highlight 80s synth influences, Springsteen/Americana threads and Brandon Flowers' songwriting. Later albums receive mostly favorable takes with some mixed responses to stylistic turns.

For:Fans of alternative/indie rock, 80s-influenced synth-pop, Americana and narrative songwriting.

 An album released almost by surprise without even a true lead single.

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 Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine opens what is, in my opinion, the best album of the year.

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 "Imploding The Mirage" is a great album, hands down the best of The Killers in the past fourteen years.

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 The jewel of the album is undoubtedly "Tranquilize," a psychedelic-pop masterpiece with a distinct and unique atmosphere, enriched by a classy finale performed by a rock legend like Lou Reed.

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