The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Official Music Video)
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Length: 3min 48sec (228 seconds)
Published: Tue Jun 16 2009
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I'm genuinely curious: who in this thread is hearing this song for the first time? Seriously, no judgement, I just want some perspective...
Edit: Fuck, I should have added, please post your age too! That was the kind of perspective I meant! Brainfart, sorry. I'm 28 and loved this song when I heard it for the first time back in high school, junior year. My brother LOVED their first single "Somebody Told Me" but I hated it and I hated The Killers. But then, I heard this song. Now, it's def one of my all time favorite songs and one of my go-to Karaoke songs.
Hot Fuss is a terrific album and I am so happy that this song gained so much popularity.
Edit: After seeing this, I decided I haven't listened to The Killers enough lately. Just went through Hot Fuss and Sam's Town, now a few songs into Day and Age- it all sounds fantastic. Just a great band and a breath of fresh air (keep in mind that Hot Fuss came out in the middle of Nu Metal's peak).
Also, totally forgot to mention how great they are live. I saw them a few months ago and their set was electric, one of my favorites from the summer. Apparently when they played Mr. Brightside, people could hear the crowd singing from miles away.
I can't remember who said it, but I feel we are all born knowing the lyrics to Mr Brightside
The Killers is my all time favorite band. I'm not even saying they are the most amazing band or have my favorite song or album, but they feel so classic to me and I love them as much now as when they first gained popularity.
Weird side note, I heard Brandon Flowers is a total dick. I saw him in a intimate setting for his solo album and he was very good with the audience though.
Edit: I'm really glad so many people have had good experiences with him! Mine was a good experience too. I had heard the rumor multiple times and wanted to see if anyone knew where/how it came about.
This isn't in the Hall of Fame?
I like singing this song drunk at 2am as much as the next guy but this is definitely going to be the Don't Stop Believing if our generation.
If you're ever in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK and need a karaoke song that everyone in the entire bar will stop and sing, this is it.
I'll always remember watching their show at Royal Albert Hall on tv with my wife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu1WxpQUmH8. There was a really cool moment where it seems the entire audience is belting out the lyrics at the top of their lungs. It was just one of those moments where the energy was insane and my wife just goes "Wow, how cool to have all those people singing your song." It's one of those little moments where I can still remember vividly years later.
Although I would imagine the killers are considered a "big name band" I still think they are severely underrated. They just seem to get passed over as one of the all-time greats. I know everyone has their own taste in music, but these guys have a special place in my heart!