Day & Age
by The Killers
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2008
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 220 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 178 out of 220
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 220
  3. Negative: 16 out of 220

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  1. SamSouza
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    um álbum lendário, assim como 'Hot Fuss' e 'Sam's Town', un álbum incrível!
  2. JuanEngel_
    Apr 17, 2018
    5
    Still can't believe this is one of most acclaimed album of Killers. Their ambition here turned off their main features that made them a great band of alternative rock. Have some cool songs but it's by far the worse Killers album.
  3. JawsLaxerDrama
    Dec 31, 2013
    9
    The Killers have hit their peak with this album. I can't say enough about this entire beauty of songs. Especially "Spaceman" and "Human" a perfect combination of mellow tones, upbeat lyrics, an encore of terrific sound. A favorite of mine to work out to, and... Wow....I'm blown away
  4. le_one
    Jun 4, 2013
    10
    "Day & Age" reaches all its goals. I can't see any problem with this album and all the tracks have potential because they are excellent. This is good pop music, people. Enjoy it!
  5. moonman1994
    Dec 15, 2012
    8
    A great album filled with emotion. It's definitely different. In fact, some of the songs are just plain odd but this album has variety and is filled with songs that you'll love to play over and over again.
  6. axelkoch
    Sep 26, 2012
    9
    "A Dustland Fairytale" and "Spaceman" are almost 5* songs, the rest is a solid 4*. The album is just like the last album, one point better than its predecessor. It's their best album yet (yes, I heard Battle Born) and as it's slower and more quiet than they were before, it's also more beautiful. I really enjoyed this album and I'm going to here it more often by now!
  7. Palp
    May 26, 2012
    10
    This is my favorite Killers album, and one of my favorite albums in general. I think the songs have tons of emotion, energy and catchy lyrics to make them memorable. The introduction of the saxophone also adds a nice touch to several of the songs. The songs are also very well balanced with upbeat tracks and downplayed ones, but none of the songs every sound boring or out of place on the record.
  8. Ricko
    Feb 8, 2012
    8
    I remember this split a lot of Killers fans - it was a lot different to the first 2 albums and definitely didn't rock as much. Still, I quite like this record and have to give the band credit for changing their sound here. Although it doesn't have the pop rock anthems that were to be found earlier in their career, it's still full of pop melodies and it will be really interesting to seeI remember this split a lot of Killers fans - it was a lot different to the first 2 albums and definitely didn't rock as much. Still, I quite like this record and have to give the band credit for changing their sound here. Although it doesn't have the pop rock anthems that were to be found earlier in their career, it's still full of pop melodies and it will be really interesting to see what they do for their fourth album due out in 2012.… Expand
  9. House0fWolves_
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    Great album! Their roots are still underneath the new grass they are growing of new songs. The Killers are the new U2 - only missing some lyrical components, but made up for with the sensational, memorable hits.
  10. j30
    Dec 1, 2011
    6
    Not a bad record from The Killers, but nothing spectacular. I enjoyed a lot of the music from the record, however, it's far from their best work.
  11. JawsPapi87
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    The Killers shortened it up for this album and made it clear that they're finally veterans in music. It is a very good album with an absolutely stellar final track
  12. RedWing20
    Sep 22, 2011
    10
    Once again, The Killers fail to disappoint. While Spaceman and Human are hit songs, the true fan will discover that all the other songs are quite good as well.
  13. SigLNY
    Nov 13, 2010
    9
    More synth-laden 80's-throwback pomposity from Las Vegas' not-so sin-cititzens; all of it overwrought, vacuous, vaguely ridiculous and subtle as the neon lights at the Glitter Gultch. Too bad then that it all sounds amazing. Resist you may the sweep of "Human", its bizarro lyrics (almost) masquerading as profundities, but when the chorus kicks into high gear and the synths pump the songMore synth-laden 80's-throwback pomposity from Las Vegas' not-so sin-cititzens; all of it overwrought, vacuous, vaguely ridiculous and subtle as the neon lights at the Glitter Gultch. Too bad then that it all sounds amazing. Resist you may the sweep of "Human", its bizarro lyrics (almost) masquerading as profundities, but when the chorus kicks into high gear and the synths pump the song so full of sound and energy that you're swept away with unexpected feeling, you too will submit to the Killer's unique brand of Rock/Dance/Pop/Glam Rhapsodizing. In a decade in which most male bands were to prone to confessional emotional cramping, a decade where earnestness supplanted subversion as the primary mode of expression in Rock N' Roll, The Killers remained a refreshing throwback to 80's uber-male strutting with a nod to the gender identity excesses of 70's glam, even if only in frontman Brandon Flowers' guyliner. Lachrymose sincerity can't compete in wild west glitz of the Las Vegas wonderland conjured up in Day & Age.… Expand
  14. MidnightShow
    Sep 14, 2010
    10
    Spaceman and Human are fantastic , Goodnight , Travel Well and A Dustland Fairytale are both beautiful but sad and the albums quirkier moments like Joyride and I Cant Stay are great fun summery songs.
  15. Alex
    Aug 24, 2010
    7
    The Killers, in my opinion, had their peak with album number 1, Hot Fuss. Then, a less amazing album number 2, Sam's Town. And now this; a worthwhile album, but fails to touch any of the brain cells that go "WOW! Now THAT'S a song!"
    Pick it up if you can, but don't have any insanely high expectations. We, as Killers fans, can only hope that they will rise again to produce another    The Killers, in my opinion, had their peak with album number 1, Hot Fuss. Then, a less amazing album number 2, Sam's Town. And now this; a worthwhile album, but fails to touch any of the brain cells that go "WOW! Now THAT'S a song!"
    Pick it up if you can, but don't have any insanely high expectations. We, as Killers fans, can only hope that they will rise again to produce another masterpiece such as Hot Fuss.
    7/10. Why? Some great songs, but it doesn't seem to reach any new levels. While great for a chilled, possibly background listen, it doesn't seem to have filled its full potential as a Killers album.    … Expand
  16. donalr
    Jul 23, 2009
    10
    Fantastic. best album yet! strong statement for album of the year. tracks 1-9 are fantastic! goodnight isnt bad but a little boring! eben the bonus tracks are phenomenal!
  17. TacoS.
    Jun 5, 2009
    0
    Pure nonsense. The entertainment value of this is non existent. What were they thinking? Better yet what are all these people that gave it better than 1 at best thinking?
  18. SuleimanM.
    May 18, 2009
    8
    Up there with Hot Fuss, but not nearly as edgy as Sam's Town, nevertheless, The killer's latest offering is a fantastic edition to an already impressive discography. Day & Age is definitely worth picking up for fans of the Las Vegas band, and most certainly worth a listen for new comers.
  19. MateoG
    May 12, 2009
    9
    Superb album! With the exception of Goodnight Travell Well, which is not a bad track, but is the weakest one on the album, a little boring, although it has great lyrics. Even the bonus tracks on Day & Age are amazing!
  20. ScottW
    Apr 30, 2009
    8
    Flower's needs to steep up with the voice. Other then that a real gem. This 4th album shows that this band will be going for a bit yet. The band is great in a the same way The Cars was with their owned sound and could go places like this jazzy killer album did. Just as with The Cars though its the voice of that owns this band.
  21. TinaR
    Mar 27, 2009
    1
    I hated it. I was a fan but they almost lost me with this album. Are we human or are we dancer? Really?
  22. BrianS
    Mar 24, 2009
    10
    Day & Age is a fantastic album; fresh and interesting with great melodies and hooks. Yes, it sounds different and is weirdly beautiful pop music. The "weird" loops, as one reviewer mentioned, are hypnotically bold. Best album I've heard in a while. Personally, I'm enjoying it much more than Viva la Vida by Coldplay or No Line on the Horizon by U2, both bands that the Killers Day & Age is a fantastic album; fresh and interesting with great melodies and hooks. Yes, it sounds different and is weirdly beautiful pop music. The "weird" loops, as one reviewer mentioned, are hypnotically bold. Best album I've heard in a while. Personally, I'm enjoying it much more than Viva la Vida by Coldplay or No Line on the Horizon by U2, both bands that the Killers allegedly "aspire to become." I think the Killers have outdone both of those bands.… Expand
  23. NeilL
    Mar 13, 2009
    9
    It's quite simple: if you are a fan of breezy, radio-friendly synth-pop happiness, and have a penchant for deliriously spastic lyrics and instrumentation, this is an album for you. If this kind of ecstatic, well, synth-porn does not sound like it is for you, look somewhere else for your entertainment.
  24. PurpleTiger
    Feb 28, 2009
    7
    I found Day & Age bizarre on first listen, interesting on second and catchy on third. It's unpredictable, often sounding quite adult contemporary - like if Phil Collins took a load of drugs and then tried to play the synth - but not altogether unpleasant. For all the glitz of Vagas rock, this album is more effortless than either hot Fuss or Sam's Town. After the fourth listen I found Day & Age bizarre on first listen, interesting on second and catchy on third. It's unpredictable, often sounding quite adult contemporary - like if Phil Collins took a load of drugs and then tried to play the synth - but not altogether unpleasant. For all the glitz of Vagas rock, this album is more effortless than either hot Fuss or Sam's Town. After the fourth listen the magic does seem to dwindle however.… Expand
  25. KylieO
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    The Killers are amazing! Day and Age is a fantastic record. Every song sounds totally different from the next, so you are never bored, but they all work together quite well. Brandon's voice sounds glorious throughout, even better than it has on previous cds. My favorite songs are Joyride, Dustland Fairytale, and This is Your Life. However, I also think Goodnight, Travel Well is very The Killers are amazing! Day and Age is a fantastic record. Every song sounds totally different from the next, so you are never bored, but they all work together quite well. Brandon's voice sounds glorious throughout, even better than it has on previous cds. My favorite songs are Joyride, Dustland Fairytale, and This is Your Life. However, I also think Goodnight, Travel Well is very lovely, and I commend them for trying a song so different from what they usually do. Though I think Sam's Town is their best album, Day and Age is superb and I eagerly await their next cd.… Expand
  26. BrunoF
    Feb 6, 2009
    2
    I'm completely disappointed with this album.. I 'm a Killer's fan but this album is a complete disaster compared with the previous ones...
  27. Amy
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    I am a huge fan of The Killers even though this album in my opinion isnt there strongest but none the less it is great n when i listen to an album without skipping any tracks...it must be gd.
  28. PaulB.
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    Unbelievable strong album. Can't stop listening to it...day & night.
  29. CathG
    Jan 22, 2009
    3
    I was absolutely disappointed about this album. I used to be a HUGE fan of the band, but the sax do not work for me. I think it sounds quite kitsh, except for the last song and for "Humans".
  30. MikeE
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    To be honest The Killers have never been that CD amongst my giant collection that wants to make me listen to over and over again. "Hot Fuss" was a great ice breaker for them. Really good hits, that were catchy and interesting sound to boot. "Sams Town" was some what disappointing. The songs did not flow in a coherent manner. I think of it this way, it's those art kids who take To be honest The Killers have never been that CD amongst my giant collection that wants to make me listen to over and over again. "Hot Fuss" was a great ice breaker for them. Really good hits, that were catchy and interesting sound to boot. "Sams Town" was some what disappointing. The songs did not flow in a coherent manner. I think of it this way, it's those art kids who take themselves too seriously and produce below average work but is complimented greatly by their singles. Apparently they have another album out which I have not heard so I guess "Day and Age" would be their 4th, please correct me if I am wrong. Now on to "Day and Age." I have NEVER ever listened to a Killers album this much. I think I am on my 15th round with it. All this talk about drama with Flowers, I am not up to par with what happened but feel free to do so. "Day and Age" provides a wide variety sounds that mesh very well. It's always a treat to hear the vox synthesizer appropriately mixed with some trumpets, saxophones, and ambient noises. To me every song is very catchy in its own way. Each song stands out individually but as a whole it seems like the perfect package. I am happy to say that my skepticism was put to rest and the results have never been this satisfying. Congratulation boys! You found that particular sound(s) and executed them perfectly. *applauds* nicely done!… Expand
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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    With neither the sugar rush of "Hot Fuss" nor the blustery thrills of "Sam's Town," this is the Killers' most beguilingly strange record. As an accurate reflection of its frontman, it succeeds handsomely.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    70
    Too bad all that drama sometimes weighs down Flowers.
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  3. Spin
    70
    They remain fascinated by heartland mythos, but by becoming more comfortable with their glitzy roots, they've actually found the pulse of something more authentic.
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