The Killers - ‘Tranquilize’
Because Andrew Eldritch from the Sisters Of Mercy was busy, one can only presume, Lou Reed said he wouldn’t mind stepping in. As an explanation, that’s no more outlandish than the reality that’s on offer here. Make no mistake, this is the strangest thing that either Lou Reed or The Killers have ever been involved in.
It starts with a “Venus In Furs”-style guitar shimmer, just so we all know what we’re dealing with here. Then it progresses through several shades of Hollywood goth, from Rose Of Avalanche through to The Sisters themselves, before taking on a hint of sea shanty and a chorus that’s first overwrought, then like a hugging circle of mates at the end of an emotional night.
At one point, Lou drawls “Money talks when people need shoes and socks” - later Brandon Flowers declares, maniacally, “I still hear the children playing.” It’s only after the nightmares have subsided that the true horror presents itself. This is the goth “Bohemian Rhapsody”. And as such, it is a work of cracked genius and utter folly. Pray that we never hear its like again. (DM)
MP3 | The Killers - “Tranquilize” [audio=http://buzzhypemedia.com/mp3/01_Tranquilize.mp3]
Live vide of Tranquilize: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J46DQr1vX5w]
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Not too impressed =\
damn for me they’re getting better and better… and change style oll the time so it’s hard to get bored of them. this song rocks!
honestly, i find it hard NOT to like the song. what’s not to like about it? it’s not overly bombast, it’s not too synthy, it’s just a good, solid, rock song.
great song, they just get better and better
Cool =) Love the constant re-invention.
this song is bonkers, i love it. i also thought shadowplay was incredibly catchy even if it didn’t exactly do the original justice…just sayin.
saw the vid on youtube in universalmusic channel but its out now must be up soon
nothing that impressive for me in here though
thier old albums still rock
I refuse to like The Killers again until Brandon Flowers shaves that stupid mustache.
This song is the love child of the Killers and Modest Mouse….. i love it
Yeah, I’d love to hear a Brandon Flowers/Isacc Brock collaboration as well.