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. MattR.
    Nov 30, 2008
    9
    This album did not disappoint really good fun with some great tracks including spaceman this is a step away from the original killers music but nevertheless i really enjoy it
  2. 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.
  3. 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?
  4. lordolunch
    Nov 25, 2008
    7
    Im not gonna lie, it is kind of a strange album. But like most other albums by the killers it has 2 or 3 songs you will like alot and never touch the rest. "Human" is cool song I like a lot, and "Spaceman" is also pretty neat. "This is your life" is another song I liked too. It is certainly another great work by the killers, if you like them, the cds great.
  5. SebH
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    This is easily the best Killers album so far - maybe not as hit-laced as Hot Fuss, but at least 7 out of the 10 songs are perfect. They've turned a real musical corner - Brandon Flowers is an excellent lyricist, no matter what the critics say, and the band match his camp OTT style very nicely. His voice is so soothing and sublime - one of the problems with Sam's Town was the This is easily the best Killers album so far - maybe not as hit-laced as Hot Fuss, but at least 7 out of the 10 songs are perfect. They've turned a real musical corner - Brandon Flowers is an excellent lyricist, no matter what the critics say, and the band match his camp OTT style very nicely. His voice is so soothing and sublime - one of the problems with Sam's Town was the fact that his voice didn't keep up with the music, but here they fit each other brilliantly. And they might be slightly camp and gawky in most aspects, but that's the whole damn point of them! They're being deliberately and possibly ironically like that, which most critics don't seem to get these days - what a shame. My only advice is that, if you only like intense broody seriousness then don't waste your money on this album. But if you're a normal person then you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  6. osvaldop.
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Brilliant and strange album, eleven perfect pop songs, old and new keyboards everywhere, the bassline Order is the King, an amazing voice is the Queen and all the glorious 80´s in your face!
  7. StephenF.
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    These guys have a good sound, and they always manage to change up their style with every album released. This band's going to be around for a long time.
  8. JimD.
    Dec 4, 2008
    5
    I'm giving it a 5 although I haven't heard the whole album. I just had to say the the lyric "Are we human, or are we dancers" is the single gayest line I've ever heard in popular music. This is coming from someone who likes the Killers in general, as well as ABBA, David Bowie, Rufus Wainwright, etc.
  9. FelipeP.
    Dec 6, 2008
    10
    Amazing record! It´s a Pandora´s Box: Roxy Music, Duran Duran, Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, Queen, U2. They are all there with the Flowers´voice!
  10. calley
    Jan 1, 2009
    5
    The first half of the cd is interesting and catchy, but by the middle, all of the sugary coated synths and brandon's wavering voice gives you a tooth ache. By 'I can't stay', you are pleading to leave. The final song 'goodnight, travel well' is a complete trainwreck. Here is what I have concluded - Hot Fuss will continue to be The Killers best album. Day & The first half of the cd is interesting and catchy, but by the middle, all of the sugary coated synths and brandon's wavering voice gives you a tooth ache. By 'I can't stay', you are pleading to leave. The final song 'goodnight, travel well' is a complete trainwreck. Here is what I have concluded - Hot Fuss will continue to be The Killers best album. Day & Age comes over as over produced and trashy by the end. You would be best off buying the notable tracks off of itunes instead of the whole album: 1. Spaceman 2. Human 3. Losing Touch 4. Joy Ride 5. The World We Live In.… Expand
  11. 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".
  12. PaulB.
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    Unbelievable strong album. Can't stop listening to it...day & night.
  13. NickS
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    A quite brilliant album, needs around half a dozen listens but then every track seems to come alive and will take over the next couple of months of your life, seriously!!!!! Well done once again to the guys from Vegas, keep up the excellent work.
  14. 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!
  15. RobertH.
    Nov 24, 2008
    7
    I totally agree with the critics. It's a true The Killers album, but nothing more.
  16. jakamarra
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    The Killers' best album. Perhaps not the brilliant excitement of Brightside or Somebody Told Me, but overall the consistency and variety is extremely satisfying. I love the first 9 songs and only find Goodnight, Travel Well to be a little boring. Until then this album is relentlessly happy, warm and fun. I Can't Stay will be a divisive song but it's one of the best The Killers' best album. Perhaps not the brilliant excitement of Brightside or Somebody Told Me, but overall the consistency and variety is extremely satisfying. I love the first 9 songs and only find Goodnight, Travel Well to be a little boring. Until then this album is relentlessly happy, warm and fun. I Can't Stay will be a divisive song but it's one of the best they've ever done (thoug be warned - it's very different). Finally - a Killers album I can adore (nearly) all the way through.… Expand
  17. CesarV.
    Nov 25, 2008
    8
    The real question to anyone that is reading the user comments... Is it worth it, the answer is Yes. Now, is this a great album, No, but is it a solid and fun album to listen or own. Oh ! Hell Yeah ! ! ! Considering the fiasco of "Sam's Town" which really had some music critics saying why ? and left some fans in-between, as for me I consider it as one the greatest awesomely bad albums The real question to anyone that is reading the user comments... Is it worth it, the answer is Yes. Now, is this a great album, No, but is it a solid and fun album to listen or own. Oh ! Hell Yeah ! ! ! Considering the fiasco of "Sam's Town" which really had some music critics saying why ? and left some fans in-between, as for me I consider it as one the greatest awesomely bad albums ever made. Now going back to The Killers new album Day & Age, which opens up to a synth/sax rock song called "Losing Touch" that reminds you of a good early Talking Head, that by the time the chorus comes up, you already would want to play it loud and hard, then is the single "Human" that has a wonderful early NEW ORDER feel to it and third song "SpaceMan" that reminds you of that great song by David Bowie "StarMan," now you may be asking yourself why all the refrence and if they remind me of those artist, then what is the point to buy or listen to The Killers new album, the POINT, is that this group reminds you what we love about early rock and why we keep listening to our old records and why musicians today are going back then forward. The Killers with this and there first album "Hot Fuss" reminds you what we have been missing in rock for the last ten years..... Which is fun, romanticism and one hell of a good chorus to get addicted to !… Expand
  18. PedroN.
    Nov 27, 2008
    0
    Worst album among the 3.
  19. BrandonM.
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    It's weird, yet insanely good.
  20. JoshB
    Nov 30, 2008
    4
    Did no justice to The Killers, over all this album was crap.
  21. AlanL.
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    In what I consider to be a bad year for good music, and after not exactly being bowled over by their previous efforts (a few catchy songs and mostly filler), I found the growth displayed by The Killers on "Day & Age" to be astounding. A solid, creative, highly enjoyable album, and my pick for best of 2008.
  22. MaricicaC.
    Dec 9, 2008
    4
    I am very disappointed. I ran to the store conquered by the glistening nonsense, yet deeply unescapable charm of "Human", hopng the best was yet to come in the rest of teh record and all I've got out from this album is just another good song (Sapceman) wasted in kinda pointless trials to sound either U2 or Franz Ferdinand, and ultimatively reaching a watered down version of Level 42. I am very disappointed. I ran to the store conquered by the glistening nonsense, yet deeply unescapable charm of "Human", hopng the best was yet to come in the rest of teh record and all I've got out from this album is just another good song (Sapceman) wasted in kinda pointless trials to sound either U2 or Franz Ferdinand, and ultimatively reaching a watered down version of Level 42. I am genuinely let down. I prefer even Sam's Town over this unheaded attempt to glossy stadium rock.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  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. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. ToddR.
    Nov 24, 2008
    10
    Shows great progress for the Killers cementing their place at the top of the alternative rock world.
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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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