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Review: “The Killers” drop tragic pop-rock album

By Laura Ilioaei, Contributing Writer • August 25, 2021

While The Killers new album is perfectly politically-charged, there is too much context into the personal life of lead vocalist Brandon Flowers.

Review: Dreamy album from synth-pop band lacks cohesion

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

“As Long As You Are” by Future Islands combines dreary lyrics that contrast with gorgeous instrumental backgrounds.

Review: The Killers flexes excellent, dynamic new album

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer • September 7, 2020

The Killers’ latest album, “Imploding The Mirage,” delivers feel-good music with bombastic tones. However, the album sometimes shines too brightly.

Review: The Killers please listeners with ‘Battle Born’

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • September 27, 2012

The Killers released their fourth studio album 'Battle Born.'

Track By Track: ACH-toong BAY-bi

By Jared Dionne • November 18, 2011

This year marks the 20th anniversary of U2’s landmark album, “Achtung Baby.” Besides releasing an utterly massive special edition box set that made U2 fanatics everywhere salivate like rabid dogs, the band also recruited some of their favorite artists to cover their songs from the original album. The result is an impressive covers album called…

Joy-less Division

By Jared Dionne • October 7, 2011

I am obsessed with dark music. I’m a very happy person, but there’s something about a mood-inducing melody that really gets me. I think I may use this music as a type of emotional therapy. Sometimes you just need to be ticked off or upset in order to keep yourself in check. So I…