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watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top ten
killer songs
for this list we’re looking at a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their most commercially successful
songs we’ll only be looking at the
killers as a whole so songs from Brandon
Flowers mark Stoermer and Ronnie
Vannucci juniors solo albums won’t
appear on this list
number ten shot at the night
one of two original songs from their
greatest hits collection shot at the
night reminds us all what makes the
killers so great
featuring a much more electronic sound
thanks to the production of m83
Anthony Gonzales the track calls back
the 80s with heavy synths and glittery
vocals a songs music video which was
directed by band favourite Robo Shobo
prominently features the nightlife of
the Bands hometown of Las Vegas the song
feels perfectly at home on direct hits
with clear inspiration from the best
tracks of the Benj decade-long
discography
number nine runaways after a four-year
absence in which their members focused
on solo projects the killers made their
triumphant return with the leadoff
single from their fourth album
runaways return the killers to their
former glory with a sound reminiscent of
80s Heartland rock featuring layers from
frontman and lead singer Brandon Flowers
about star-crossed lovers from a small
town
runaways proved to everyone that the
killers had not gone anywhere and their
latest album was worth the wait
number eight spaceman next thing I knew
they read me from a bizarre song with an
equally bizarre music video to match
spaceman features some of the best
imagery and coolest costumes in a
killers video which is truly saying
something
the upbeat song has an addictive synth
filled beat and an altogether
otherworldly field lending itself nicely
to the lyrics about an alien abductions
it’s no wonder Flowers has gone on to
describe the track as a mix of Space
Oddity and Rocket Man it’s also no
wonder that the tune has become a live
staple opening up the majority of the
Bands shows on tour
number seven human I did my best and
notice when the call came down
this genre defining alt-rock anthem
features one of the most baffling and
debated lines in music history are we
human or are we dancer are we human
Oh we’d answer
while many have tried to answer the
question which is allegedly a reference
to a hunter s Thompson quote perhaps
it’s not meant to be answered at all
the lead single on the band’s most
musically diverse album the track has
caused quite a commotion in the music
world but nevertheless is one of the
group’s greatest works
are we dancer
number six smile like you mean it
yes were you
released as the fourth single off of Hot
Fuss and written in the F major key
smile like you mean it is easily one of
the album’s most memorable tracks
it quickly earned critical acclaim for
both its insightful lyrics and the
excellent drumming by Ronnie Vannucci
jr.
the song is an early example of the
heist the killers are capable of
reaching telling a poignant story about
coming to terms with growing older
memories as well as the things and
people we leave behind
number five read my mind
just trying to keep it in
Brandon Flowers once described read my
mind as the best song the killers had
ever written and it’s hard to argue with
them
break it up
the themes of small-town America young
love and wanting more in life all of
which in the wrong hands could seem
cliched are portrayed beautifully in
this soulful ballad
magic soaking my smile
while a keen listener can pick up on the
killer’s musical influences on the track
including Duran Duran and Bruce
Springsteen it stands as a great example
of the killer’s unique sound and one of
the best songs from Sam’s Town stars
number four all these things that I’ve
done
as the third of four singles from The
Killers first album all these things
that I’ve done became a pop culture
phenomenon from the first time it was
released
the video is a clear precursor to Sam’s
Town with the cowboy motif
black-and-white imagery and of course a
moustached Brandon Flowers
even if it was fake at the moment the
song features a gospel influenced sound
unlike anything else from Hot Fuss and
contains what might be the killer’s most
memorable refrain
number three somebody told me back just
to know yeah
one of a few killer songs be written by
all four members somebody told me is one
of their more lighthearted songs
detailing trying to pick someone up at
the club
the song written in verse chorus form as
one of the killer’s best chord
progressions and a great hook giving it
a fun and dancey field
it helps skyrocket the killers to
massive popularity and help the band
gain new fans on both sides of the
Atlantic
number two when you were young
to expectations were high for the killer
second album and fans were apprehensive
to hear what their sophomore effort
would hold the band replaced most of the
glam and sleekness scene in hot bus with
a grittier more Heartland rock filled
single in when you were young which was
representative of the album to come
the killer’s new style and direction
paid off as the song became their only
track to top the u.s. alternative rock
chart
they say Devils water a name so sweet
you don’t have to drink right not only
was the song stellar but the equally
stellar music video helped earn the band
a Grammy nomination
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
you
number one mr. Brightside this
infectiously catchy ditty was chosen as
the killer’s first single and it’s clear
why its popularity stems not only from
its awesome guitar risk but it’s
relatable and memorable lyrics about a
man imagining his love interest with
another lover
the song was written before the band was
even fully formed by two original
members flowers and guitarist Dave
Keuning
drawing inspiration from flowers
cheating ex-girlfriend started out with
a salad
the tracks new wave inspired sound
ensured that the killers would become a
sensation which they have remained to
this day
do you agree with our list what is your
favorite killer song
for more captivating toptenz published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top ten
killer songs
for this list we’re looking at a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their most commercially successful
songs we’ll only be looking at the
killers as a whole so songs from Brandon
Flowers mark Stoermer and Ronnie
Vannucci juniors solo albums won’t
appear on this list
number ten shot at the night
one of two original songs from their
greatest hits collection shot at the
night reminds us all what makes the
killers so great
featuring a much more electronic sound
thanks to the production of m83
Anthony Gonzales the track calls back
the 80s with heavy synths and glittery
vocals a songs music video which was
directed by band favourite Robo Shobo
prominently features the nightlife of
the Bands hometown of Las Vegas the song
feels perfectly at home on direct hits
with clear inspiration from the best
tracks of the Benj decade-long
discography
number nine runaways after a four-year
absence in which their members focused
on solo projects the killers made their
triumphant return with the leadoff
single from their fourth album
runaways return the killers to their
former glory with a sound reminiscent of
80s Heartland rock featuring layers from
frontman and lead singer Brandon Flowers
about star-crossed lovers from a small
town
runaways proved to everyone that the
killers had not gone anywhere and their
latest album was worth the wait
number eight spaceman next thing I knew
they read me from a bizarre song with an
equally bizarre music video to match
spaceman features some of the best
imagery and coolest costumes in a
killers video which is truly saying
something
the upbeat song has an addictive synth
filled beat and an altogether
otherworldly field lending itself nicely
to the lyrics about an alien abductions
it’s no wonder Flowers has gone on to
describe the track as a mix of Space
Oddity and Rocket Man it’s also no
wonder that the tune has become a live
staple opening up the majority of the
Bands shows on tour
number seven human I did my best and
notice when the call came down
this genre defining alt-rock anthem
features one of the most baffling and
debated lines in music history are we
human or are we dancer are we human
Oh we’d answer
while many have tried to answer the
question which is allegedly a reference
to a hunter s Thompson quote perhaps
it’s not meant to be answered at all
the lead single on the band’s most
musically diverse album the track has
caused quite a commotion in the music
world but nevertheless is one of the
group’s greatest works
are we dancer
number six smile like you mean it
yes were you
released as the fourth single off of Hot
Fuss and written in the F major key
smile like you mean it is easily one of
the album’s most memorable tracks
it quickly earned critical acclaim for
both its insightful lyrics and the
excellent drumming by Ronnie Vannucci
jr.
the song is an early example of the
heist the killers are capable of
reaching telling a poignant story about
coming to terms with growing older
memories as well as the things and
people we leave behind
number five read my mind
just trying to keep it in
Brandon Flowers once described read my
mind as the best song the killers had
ever written and it’s hard to argue with
them
break it up
the themes of small-town America young
love and wanting more in life all of
which in the wrong hands could seem
cliched are portrayed beautifully in
this soulful ballad
magic soaking my smile
while a keen listener can pick up on the
killer’s musical influences on the track
including Duran Duran and Bruce
Springsteen it stands as a great example
of the killer’s unique sound and one of
the best songs from Sam’s Town stars
number four all these things that I’ve
done
as the third of four singles from The
Killers first album all these things
that I’ve done became a pop culture
phenomenon from the first time it was
released
the video is a clear precursor to Sam’s
Town with the cowboy motif
black-and-white imagery and of course a
moustached Brandon Flowers
even if it was fake at the moment the
song features a gospel influenced sound
unlike anything else from Hot Fuss and
contains what might be the killer’s most
memorable refrain
number three somebody told me back just
to know yeah
one of a few killer songs be written by
all four members somebody told me is one
of their more lighthearted songs
detailing trying to pick someone up at
the club
the song written in verse chorus form as
one of the killer’s best chord
progressions and a great hook giving it
a fun and dancey field
it helps skyrocket the killers to
massive popularity and help the band
gain new fans on both sides of the
Atlantic
number two when you were young
to expectations were high for the killer
second album and fans were apprehensive
to hear what their sophomore effort
would hold the band replaced most of the
glam and sleekness scene in hot bus with
a grittier more Heartland rock filled
single in when you were young which was
representative of the album to come
the killer’s new style and direction
paid off as the song became their only
track to top the u.s. alternative rock
chart
they say Devils water a name so sweet
you don’t have to drink right not only
was the song stellar but the equally
stellar music video helped earn the band
a Grammy nomination
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
you
number one mr. Brightside this
infectiously catchy ditty was chosen as
the killer’s first single and it’s clear
why its popularity stems not only from
its awesome guitar risk but it’s
relatable and memorable lyrics about a
man imagining his love interest with
another lover
the song was written before the band was
even fully formed by two original
members flowers and guitarist Dave
Keuning
drawing inspiration from flowers
cheating ex-girlfriend started out with
a salad
the tracks new wave inspired sound
ensured that the killers would become a
sensation which they have remained to
this day
do you agree with our list what is your
favorite killer song
for more captivating toptenz published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
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