Product description Killers (Indie Group) - Sawdust - CD .co.uk Inspired by '90s b-side collections such as Oasis "The Masterplan" and Nirvanas "Incesticide", trendy Las Vegas rockers The Killers have gone and cooked up their own rarities and b-sides collection: Sawdust. That the band have only released two albums to date should have been warning enough that they couldnt possibly have enough solid material to fill such an album, though evidently not. The band certainly give the concept their best shot, gathering together some stimulating outtakes from 2004s Hot Fuss and 2006s Sams Town, a slew of b-sides and several unreleased songs. Of the latter, the opener "Tranquilize," which features rock icon Lou Reed on vocals, their tantalizing cover of Joy Divisions "Shadowplay" (recorded for Control, Anton Corbijn's biopic of Ian Curtis); and potent live fave "Leave Your Bourbon at the Door", are all major highlights. Jacques Lu Conts Thin White Duke remix of "Mr. Brightside", the Abbey Road version of "Sam's Town" and Hot Fuss offcut "Under the Gun" also hit the spot, but the rest of the album falls flat, with a collection of largely forgettable tracks. And whats with the covers, guys? Was it really necessary to record versions of songs by the likes of Kenny Rogers ("Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town") and-gasp!-Dire Straits ("Romeo and Juliet")? A half-decent collection then, that would have doubtless benefited from a one or two-album delay. --Danny McKenna
E**A
WOW!!
What a lot of the other reviews have overlooked is that there might actually be someone out there looking at these who doesnt yet own a Killers CD. If so, I think this would be an excellent place to start as it contains such a skillfully blended mix (and remixed) collection of material.I am giving this 5 stars partly for this reason and also because for me even though it contained some material with which I am very familiar I felt the whole feel of this albumn was so good that it will stay top of my play list, in place of Sams Town (which I just keep going back to inbetween anything new I play) for a good while yet.I am not often moved to write any feedback (except ebay!) due to severe lack of time but I couldnt resist the chance to say how this just received CD, and still playing on my computer as I write, is the best way to make a wild and windy day outside feel like glorious sunshine!! I wouldnt really care what Flowers sang, for me he has one of the best rocky voices I have heard since I was born (a long time ago!!). I couldnt get Sams Town out of my car CD player last year and suspect this will be the same until the new CD is released. I also like such a wide range of music that I am not often hooked on anything but the Killers are in a class of their own.Yes I agree with a couple of reviews below that this is a bit samey in terms of tempo and power. But from the superb thumping bass and power of the opening track Tranquilise with Lou Reed (which alone makes this worth buying!) it drives on from one track to the next in such a way that you want it to go on and on. The depth and power is superb - especially in surround sound played LOUD!It slows down a bit with the start of 'Where the white boys dance' and again your ears get a rest in the superb version of that old classic 'Ruby dont take your love to town' followed by an immaculate version (Abbey Road sessions) of Sams Town that almost had me in tears and really shows off the quality of Flowers' strong vocal talent.I do not particularly like the original version of Dire Straits' Romeo and Juliet, but love the Killers' version. And the remix of Mr Brightside is a fine way to round off an immense 18 tracks of sheer enjoyment that means I will be replaying immediately!!I do not buy singles and only own Sams Town, so for me this really felt like a new albumn, and I think it has been skilfully put together.At this price grab a copy quick and bring on the good mood!!(I am also a fan of White Stripes, Foo Fighters, Razorlight and a big fan of Snow Patrol if that helps you make up your mind)
R**H
Fantastic
This is an album that takes a couple of times listening to before you get addicted to it. Theres 2 songs on it that form the trilogy of murder of Jenny (was a friend of mine) Also another absolutely brilliant but underrated song is on here too, Sweet Talk. You got to have this even if you're not a Killers fan.
M**Y
product
good album
M**Y
Top album
Great
B**.
Value for money
Good for the money wood buy it again
A**R
Awesome
👍
A**R
Good service
All good
R**R
Killer fan Must have
This is one of my favourite Killers albums with superb versions of many tracks not usually associated with this fine band well worth checking out and also a kickass Mr Brightside worth the asking price for this track alone. Purchase and enjoy !!
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