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The Killers

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Group. Formed 2002.

American alt. rock

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The Killers are an American alternative rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2002. The band consists of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (percussion, drums).

Part of the post-punk revival movement, The Killers draw their influences from music styles of the 1980s. The group's debut album, Hot Fuss (2004) brought the band mainstream success. The Killers' second album, Sam's Town, was released in 2006, and the compilation album Sawdust containing B-sides, rarities, and new material, was released in 2007. Their third studio album, Day & Age, produced by Stuart Price, was released in November 2008.

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  1. The Killers - 'A Dustland Fairytale'

    Sun 2 Aug 2009 11:13 When I first bought Hot Fuss, I thought "bloody hell this is amazing" and played it... Fraser McAlpine

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    Thu 14 May 2009 12:35 In the extensive research I've done for this amazing example of critical thought in... Fraser McAlpine

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    Thu 27 Nov 2008 18:25 The Killers - 'Day & Age' "The album was another multi-platinum hit that saw the band... Fraser McAlpine

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  1. Day and Age 2008

    Day & Age

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    It's a hit and miss rollercoaster

  2. Sawdust 2007

    Sawdust

    Reviewed by Al Fox

    The mark of a band who've put a bit of love into their flipside catalogue.

  3. Hot Fuss 2004

    Hot Fuss

    Reviewed by Nick Reynolds

    The Killers are cool...'Somebody Told Me' is one of the singles of the year. And this...

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  1. Mr Brightside
    BBC Radio 1 | Greg James 30/11/2009
     
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  5. Read My Mind
    BBC Radio 2 | Zoe Ball 21/11/2009
     

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