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Post by singingsparrow on Jul 28, 2004 16:22:49 GMT -5
This will be the next single from "Hot Fuss".
Sincerely,
Noah Eaton
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Post by wrat on Jul 28, 2004 21:22:42 GMT -5
This song is vaguely reminiscent of the 80's -- if you had the lead singer of Psychedelic Furs trying to sound like Simon LeBon from Duran Duran.
But if those references are too dated, you'll probably like this band if you like Stellastar* or Franz Ferdinand.
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Post by singingsparrow on Aug 19, 2004 18:42:10 GMT -5
Now, a prediction.
My Prediction: #6
Sincerely,
Noah Eaton
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Post by thedualityofman on Aug 19, 2004 18:46:48 GMT -5
I listened to nothing but the Psychedelic Furs during the better part of 6th grade, which around '95.
Don't remember how I got into them but I did. The comparasons between the Killers and Duran Duran are huge.
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Post by SyrupBoy on Aug 19, 2004 19:52:58 GMT -5
Saw a review of the killers' CD online the other day, and the idiot critic remarked "isn't it a bit too soon for a Strokes tribute band?"
What exactly do these people get paid to do, anyway? I thought actually listening to the CD was required to review it...
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Sept 6, 2004 18:42:50 GMT -5
I would've preferred "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," but maybe they'll put that out later. Or, if they just wanna leave it as a kick-ass album cut, I might eventually be fine with that, too.
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Sept 15, 2004 18:49:38 GMT -5
I was never that crazy about "Somebody Told Me," but this is great.
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Post by gosox44 on Sept 16, 2004 13:48:34 GMT -5
Great track, and I would've bet all my possesions it would be their next single, so I saw it coming.
My predicition: #8
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Post by malystrix on Sept 25, 2004 3:07:37 GMT -5
i need to pick up their album. i've liked everything i've heard so far.
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Post by reception on Sept 27, 2004 19:47:32 GMT -5
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Post by Matt4319 on Sept 27, 2004 22:41:34 GMT -5
I was never that crazy about "Somebody Told Me," but this is great. Hmm... I feel the opposite. I'm a bit disappointed with this song. I'm sure it'll grow on me eventually, but definitely not to the level of "STM". |
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Post by kingLUKE22 on Sept 27, 2004 23:03:51 GMT -5
I rhink the song is alright, but I agree that it's no "Somebody Told Me." Maybe it'll grow. Still better than most of what's out there.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 23, 2004 17:05:49 GMT -5
They should have released "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine." But that said, I do like this song. Hope it does well.
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Post by Miguelín on Oct 24, 2004 7:05:17 GMT -5
A very good song. "Somebody told me" was very impressing at first listen, but this song has grown on me with every listen
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Post by thedualityofman on Oct 24, 2004 9:22:31 GMT -5
I'm waiting for Smile Like You Mean It or All the Things That I Have Done as the third and fourth singles, those songs kick the proverbial ass.
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Post by Slinky on Oct 24, 2004 12:34:36 GMT -5
I didn't like this at first, but it grew on me. It's not quite as good as "Somebody Told Me", but it's still much better than most of the songs on the chart right now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2004 11:20:12 GMT -5
THE KILLERS
Mr. Brightside
Producer(s): the Killers, Jeff Saltzman
Writer(s): B. Flowers, D. Keuning
Publisher(s): the Killers (ASCAP)
Genre: MODERN ROCK
Label/Catalog Number: Island ISLR 16192 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: December 04, 2004
Those who loved the Go-Go's "Vacation" will be delighted by the Killers' new single, "Mr. Brightside." The anthemic song isn't a copycat, but its heavy synthesizers, poppy rock guitars and manic glee will remind listeners of that peppy '80s touchstone. This homage to new wave dance is what teen slumber parties and roller rinks once thrived on—and what some people still do. As with "Vacation," it's incredibly easy to get swept up in the irresistible beat, which is a good foil to the heartache-steeped lyrics: "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea/Swimming through sick lullabies/Choking on your alibis." This is a solid bet to match the success of the Killers' "Somebody Told Me," which continues to get played on radio and in dance clubs. With "Mr. Brightside," the band—along with its debut album, "Hot Fuss"—will gain a few more fans. This is one act that's getting hotter by the minute.—CLT
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Post by Matt4319 on Nov 28, 2004 0:50:57 GMT -5
It happened again. The CD version of this song is also different from the mp3 I downloaded. And also as with "Somebody Told Me", I like the CD version better.
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Post by EvanJ on Dec 1, 2004 15:53:59 GMT -5
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Post by No Brake$ on Dec 5, 2004 23:38:37 GMT -5
this video is pretty interesting. I really enjoy when the shady guy jumps up in the air, does splits and falls on top of that girl......what a shadeball.
Anyways, great song, I think this is going to be one of the only songs to give Boulevard a run for it's money in the next two months.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Dec 11, 2004 7:03:36 GMT -5
The more I hear this song, the more I hate it. The lyrics are very amateur sounding IMO. That wouldn't be such a problem if the vocal arrangement didn't make it so obvious.
I still prefer "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" as a single. I really wish they would go balls-out and release "Andy You're A Star" though. That's the best song on the album IMO.
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Post by Miguelín on Dec 12, 2004 9:44:42 GMT -5
The more I hear this song, the more I hate it. The lyrics are very amateur sounding IMO. That wouldn't be such a problem if the vocal arrangement didn't make it so obvious. I still prefer "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" as a single. I really wish they would go balls-out and release "Andy You're A Star" though. That's the best song on the album IMO. wow! You've posted twice the same thing in different forums ;) The more I listen to this son, the more I love it  |
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Post by Ling-Ling on Dec 12, 2004 16:54:49 GMT -5
wow! You've posted twice the same thing in different forums ;) I couldn't resist myself... |
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Post by chartfanatic on Dec 13, 2004 17:47:27 GMT -5
The video remix of this song puts "Mr. Brightside" a notch higher. It puts energy into the song that was lacking on the album version. As for the song itself, I don't really get what the message of the song (and video) is. Yes, I know he's Mr. Brightside, but why he is Mr. Brightside? I'm not getting it! Maybe that's why the song is so mysterious for me and it could be the reason why I keep on listening to it. The Killers have been great so far and I've enjoyed all the singles that they've put out.
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Post by No Brake$ on Dec 13, 2004 22:31:37 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure Mr. Brightside is a sarcastic description of his personal sense of bad news finally figuring out that his girlfriend is really cheating on him, and the denial that he has had before will finally rest after witnessing her actually cheating on him with some shadeball.
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Post by friday on Dec 13, 2004 22:53:23 GMT -5
I heard someone that the video is loosely based on the movie "Moulin Rouge". It looks kinda like it, too. But I really like it. It give the song a bit of a starry-eyed feeling that I didn't sense before. It does take it up at least half a notch. I also agree with rkwo's description of the song. That's another quality of the song I like: anguish hidden behind a facade of bliss.
I know that they're main influence is supposed to be New Order, and that many people hear it in them, but am I the only one who hears The Cure as well. Real 80's-ish Cure. I suppose there's not a tremendous difference between New Order and The Cure, but I think it's the lyrics that tip this one for me.
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Post by thedualityofman on Dec 13, 2004 23:39:22 GMT -5
I know that they're main influence is supposed to be New Order, and that many people hear it in them, but am I the only one who hears The Cure as well. Real 80's-ish Cure. I suppose there's not a tremendous difference between New Order and The Cure, but I think it's the lyrics that tip this one for me. I hear all kinds of Duran Duran. But I'll have to listen to Hot Fuss a couple more times to try to find the New Order and Cure references. |
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Post by Matt4319 on Dec 14, 2004 0:35:30 GMT -5
I really like the video. "Somebody Told Me" wasn't bad, but it was kind of boring.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2004 17:43:26 GMT -5
Didn't "Somebody Told Me" peak at #4? This might outpeak it.
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Post by MoreAdventurous on Dec 21, 2004 18:45:49 GMT -5
I hated STM, but I love this. Great song.
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