Direct Hits
by The Killers
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2013
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 19, 2013
    40
    Ultimately, with too few albums to warrant a truly outstanding collection and a top-heavy chronological ordering the hits may be direct, but the death feels painfully slow.
  2. Magnet
    Dec 18, 2013
    60
    Their grandiose mini-operas and stadium-size choruses can thrill. But to hear the relentless string of outsized anthems in a row is exhausting. [No. 105, p.55]
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  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Nov 14, 2013
    58
    It’s just a quick way to get to what’s relevant about them, an I.V. drip of catchy tunes from a time when your emotions were still raw and tender.

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50
  1. NintendoJeroen
    Dec 12, 2013
    9
    For me, this album has too few Killers hits on it. I would've liked 'Jenny was a friend of mine' and 'Bling' as well. I don't think it's tooFor me, this album has too few Killers hits on it. I would've liked 'Jenny was a friend of mine' and 'Bling' as well. I don't think it's too early for this, they've had 10 fantastic years and they're taking a break now. If you only like the first album, like 'imthenoob', don't bother buying this one and just stick to Hot Fuss.… Full Review »
  2. Bladecuts610
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    Nice, if little unwarranted. Their label is the douchiest label I have come across. Let's Hope they sign onto a much better label now. TheyNice, if little unwarranted. Their label is the douchiest label I have come across. Let's Hope they sign onto a much better label now. They could have added a few more songs, non singles to be specific… Full Review »
  3. SamSouza
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Tá que esse é álbum apenas com singles antigos, mas os dois novos desse compilado, são duas canções incríveis!
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