The Killers / Sawdust: B-Sides And Rarities 2003-2007 – CD

Description

Author: KILLERS

Features:

• KILLERS
• R&P INTERNATIONAL
• INTERNATIONAL
• MUSIC

Format: Best of

Release Date: 13-11-2007

Details: Amazon.ca With only two studio releases behind them, it might surprise some to hear that the Killers had enough material to release a b-sides and rarities CD only five years after forming, but this is definitely no all-filler/no-killer collection, instead containing a mittful of legitimately strong and worthwhile songs. There are four never-before-released Killer songs on Sawdust, including « Tranquilize, » featuring rock legend Lou Reed on half of the vocals, a number that is filled with a Queen-affected operatic touch. The previously unreleased « Shadowplay »–a Joy Division cover–unfortunately pales compared to the original, while « Leave Your Bourbon at the Door » is easily the summit of the CD; a longtime live favorite, the song’s despair and urgency is a must-have for any Killer fan. Also noteworthy is an outtake from the Hot Fuss sessions called « Under the Gun, » a driving melody with a memorable chorus that feels like a Killers classic. Lesser-known tracks gathered together on this compilation include « Move Away »–first heard on the Spiderman 3 soundtrack–which is straight-up U2-circa-Vertigo era, but still exciting to listen to. Some previously released b-sides are cover tunes that provide musical whimsy, but not much more: the trad-country « Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town, » which was made famous by Kenny Rogers, while the impassioned « Romeo and Juliet » tune–written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame–is nearly mimicked by Flowers, and serves little more purpose than providing homage to a wonderfully written melody and tale. –Denise Sheppard Product Description 2007 release, a collection of B-sides and rarities from the Las Vegas band . Pulled from singles and import releases, Sawdust also features a pair of new cuts: ‘Shadowplay’ (their cover of the Joy Division track, pulled from the Control soundtrack) plus ‘Tranquilize’, their duet with Lou Reed which is the first single pulled from the album. Island.

UPC: 602517495753

EAN: 0602517495753

Languages: english

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition:New