Review
Direct Hits by The Killers is a solid greatest hits compilation that showcases the band's evolution from their early days with Hot Fuss to the anthemic sounds of Battle Born. Featuring fan favorites like "Mr. Brightside," "Somebody Told Me," and "When You Were Young," the album is a strong introduction for new listeners while giving longtime fans a nostalgic journey. The two new tracks, "Shot at the Night" and "Just Another Girl," blend seamlessly with the rest of the hits, adding fresh energy. While some deep cuts are missing, Direct Hits remains a well-curated collection of The Killers' most iconic songs.
Info
Direct Hits is a greatest hits album by The Killers, released on November 11, 2013, in the United Kingdom and November 12, 2013, in the United States. The album was released through Island Records and features a collection of the band's most popular songs along with two new tracks, "Shot at the Night" and "Just Another Girl." It was recorded in various locations, including studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The album was produced by multiple producers, including Stuart Price, Steve Lillywhite, and M83's Anthony Gonzalez. Direct Hits reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number twenty on the US Billboard 200.
Tracklisting
- Mr. Brightside
- Somebody Told Me
- Smile Like You Mean It
- All These Things That I've Done
- When You Were Young
- Read My Mind
- For Reasons Unknown
- Human
- Spaceman
- A Dustland Fairytale
- Runaways
- Miss Atomic Bomb
- The Way It Was
- Shot At The Night
- Just Another Girl
- Mr. Brightside - Original Demo
- When You Were Young - Calvin Harris Remix
- Be Still