The Killers- Day and Age.

As a huge fan of The Killers first two studio albums 'Hot Fuss' and 'Sam's Town', i eagerly awaited the release of their third album for quite some time. But, if you thought that this album was going to be anything like the first two, then are you in for a shock.

On first listen, i was utterly speechless, what the hell have The Killers done. It is one of the strangest albums i have ever listened to. However after a few more listens, it is starting to grow on me, well that is most of the album, there are a few exceptions which are truly awful and i have to skip through.

This album actually feels like The Killers have found themselves, and have gone back to their Las Vegas roots. It has a sort of grimy/sexy feel througout, that fits perfectly with the bands hometown. Album opener 'Losing Touch' epitomizes this, and it is carried on throughout the album.

Stand out tracks are the Killers showing us their philosophical side in 'Human' 'Are we human/or are we dancer?'. 'Spaceman' is an excellent track, its Brandon Flowers take on Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, it has an epic hook, and will probably be released as a single. ' A dustland fairytale' is a beautiful, truly epic, little gem of a song. 'Neon Tiger' is another great track, it has a lovely hook. 'Goodnight, Travel Well' is a slow burner, its dark, but is the Killers at their most creative.

'Joy Ride' has to get a mention, as it is one of the strangest tracks i have ever heard, how this made the album i do not know. The album clearly is the Killers at their creative and flamboyant best, but 'Joy Ride' takes this a little too far, it has an absolutely horrible sex and saxophone combination, which i have to skip through, its truly unbearable. 'I Cant Stay' is another song which is too much, its the Killers taking on Afro-Carribean sound, and it simply doesnt work. 'The world we live in' is like a slowed down 80's disco tune, unbearable on the ears.

This album is not for everyone, but give it a chance, it is a grower, and sounds much better on second listen. Fans of the old work may be dissapointed, but i think we should embrace the new sound, the Killers are reinventing and rediscovering themselves, and in a world where there is so much carbon copy, mainstream formulaic music, that is a breath of fresh air. It is so good to see a band that aren't afraid to reinvent themselves and to offer us something completely new and different everytime.