THE KILLERS: Vital Signs

Five years on, one wonders if they ever look back on how far they’ve come when they walk onstage at the Reading or Leeds festivals as headliners in front of 40,000 fans. “Sometimes I feel like maybe we didn’t work hard enough to get where we are,” Flowers acknowledges. “That’s not to say we’re not hard workers. We were all raised to work hard. But it’s heartbreaking when I think of how many people have the same kind of passion that we do for music that don’t get the spoils that we’re getting. And it happened very quickly for us and we definitely appreciate it. I mean we moved our own gear and played bars and all that in the beginning but we’ve been really lucky.”

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Perhaps it explains why the band seems hell-bent on avoiding the pitfalls of fame and success in an effort to stay grounded. “I don’t think we want to be affected by it all,” Keuning insists. “I think we’re all still ourselves.”

“My wife has no problem keeping me down,” Flowers jokes.

But Keuning quickly turns serious on the subject. “Our lives and careers have evolved really quickly. That’s the biggest adjustment. You know, during Hot Fuss-which we wrote for a year-and-a-half after work-seemed like we had a lot more time to just play guitar, or just do nothing if I wanted. Now, as fathers with such busy schedules, our free time is pretty much gone. It’s been a whirlwind and it’s been great, but it definitely comes at a price.”


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  1. What a great article, The Killers deserve the success they have achieved and will be around for a very long time. I have only heard a few songs off their new album and they are brilliant and Human is a particular favourite which I think is going to be as popular as their other great hits. You can also hear every word that Brandon Flowers sings and he is the perfect frontman.

  2. Aww i love The Killers! I’m so relieved to hear them talk about Day And Age, because i haven’t heard them say a word about it and it was making me think that they weren’t too satisfied with it. Like, for Sam’s Town and the whole “best album in the past 20 years”. I haven’t heard any of them say anything like that and it’s released next month. And if TK wasn’t feeling it, it would take the joy out of it for me. Because i want them to feel amazed by their work and not half-hearted about anything. But they finally commented on it! I’m even more excited now!! Can’t wait to hear some more new lyrics! The Killers are amazing. It’s just a pity that LOTS of Americans don’t know them, or any of the amazing things that The Killlers are capable of bringing to your life. 😀

  3. Aww i love The Killers! Can’t wait for the new album! I’m so glad that they’re finally commenting on their new album. I haven’t really heard them say anything about how pleased they were with it. Like, when Sam’s Town came out, there was the whole “best album in the past 20 years” thing. But this time, i haven’t heard andything, except things from fand and critics. And that kind of upset me, because if The Killers aren’t feeling Day And Age, then it will take away a lot of excitement from me when i listen to it. Because i want them to feel amazed by their work, not just half-hearted about it. And now, they’ve finally spoke about it, and i’m super psyched, even more than i already was. Can’t wait to hear some more new lyrics! The Killers are AMAZING!

  4. the killers are the best!
    i love brandon and dave…they’re so down to earth, thats why people appreciates them…keep it up boys! you rock!

    and I dont know why people criticize Sams Town so much, it is my favorite album!
    i think its great, coz they re invented themselves from Hot Fuss, and cant wait For Day and Age, its gonna be ace!

  5. the killers are one of my favorite bands, in my top 5 atleast. they’re work is all very spacey, but very good. The music can stand alone by itself, but brandons voice, and lyrics set it apart from anything out now on the radio, i just wish people would stop listening to bullshit like nickleback and start listening to real music. I just think the fact that i listen to allot of acoustic music, this stuff really gives me the breath of fresh air i need and the belief that great music and lyrics can compliment themselves instead of outshine one another.

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