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. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. PaulB.
    Jan 30, 2009
    10
    Unbelievable strong album. Can't stop listening to it...day & night.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. ToddR.
    Nov 24, 2008
    10
    Shows great progress for the Killers cementing their place at the top of the alternative rock world.
  11. EvanB.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    When I first listened to this album, I was struck by how different some of the songs were compared to their previous releases. Though this is exactly the same thing I went through with Sam's Town and when I was first introduced to the band with Hot Fuss. Already I'm starting to listen to the songs more and more and respect them for moving into different areas than just When I first listened to this album, I was struck by how different some of the songs were compared to their previous releases. Though this is exactly the same thing I went through with Sam's Town and when I was first introduced to the band with Hot Fuss. Already I'm starting to listen to the songs more and more and respect them for moving into different areas than just constantly the same thing. I have not been disappointed by one of my favorite bands out there with their new release. It's as good as Sam's Town and as good as Hot Fuss, I can't wait to see what comes next from them.… Expand
  12. PatH.
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    Awesome, very different album. Takes a few listens just like Sam's Town did, but it really grows on you. A few catchy songs and a bunch that take a bit but you start to love and only 2-3 that are only average in my opinion( out of 10 tracks plus 3 various bonus songs). Better than Hot Fuss, but not quite as good as Sam's Town, almost though. Give it a chance and it will be a 10 Awesome, very different album. Takes a few listens just like Sam's Town did, but it really grows on you. A few catchy songs and a bunch that take a bit but you start to love and only 2-3 that are only average in my opinion( out of 10 tracks plus 3 various bonus songs). Better than Hot Fuss, but not quite as good as Sam's Town, almost though. Give it a chance and it will be a 10 for you as well. Highly recommend this album.… Expand
  13. JeremyH.
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    They forgot the musicradar and clash music reviews which both gave perfect scores, wtf.
  14. HELENA
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    Another great Album by The Killers who never disappoint. Brandon Flowers is a musical genius.
  15. TroyP.
    Dec 13, 2008
    10
    There are very few albums that I purchase that have me hooked consistently on each song. In terms of album quality and performance, I consider this the Killer's Knock Out punch, I smell Grammy's in the offing.
  16. FarrellJ.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    What a great album! It combines rock and pop pretty well and producer Stuart Price does the band a favor by balancing their (usually) dark lyrics with a more upbeat sensibility. If you hate pop or dance music, or consider Gwen Stefani's foray into pop after No Doubt as a "Sellout", then stay away from this album. Everyone else: give it a listen!!
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. SamSouza
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    um álbum lendário, assim como 'Hot Fuss' e 'Sam's Town', un álbum incrível!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. BrandonM.
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    It's weird, yet insanely good.
  28. 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.
  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. 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.
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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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