This is SO much better than Runaways its unreal, which is good as that really made me go off them last year. The GH seems far too short though, I would've liked to see The World That We Live In included, should've been a hit :(

Yes actually, having 'A Dustland Fairytale' over 'The World We Live In' is a bit of a disappointment, the latter's far better and it feels a bit like an arbitrary cutoff to have one there but not the other.

'A Dustland Fairytale' is one of my favourite tracks, so I'm very pleased (and shocked) to have it on there! I don't see why they just couldn't add those four extra tracks though? Not even to the deluxe version :(

Runaways was actually a whole lot better than Shot at the night. Suppose it just depends on what type of Killers stuff you prefer. This is a bit bland really - not single material I don't think.

 

And Dustland Fairytale is brilliant.

I don't get why they would only put 15 tracks on when there's more than enough space on a CD (and unlimited space on an mp3 album!) for 18 tracks. Surely it would work in their favour to add the extra couple of tracks. 'Here With Me' and 'Bones' should definitely have made the tracklisting, and 'Jenny' would have been great too! Still gonna buy it though :)

At least they have made as much of a hash of their GH as Keane.

At least they have made as much of a hash of their GH as Keane.

 

Just checked that tracklisting, and I see what you mean. 7 tracks from Under the Iron Sea (more than from Hopes and Fears, one of the UK's biggest selling albums), and no Stop For a Minute or Lovers are Losing.

 

I'm going out on a limb here, but I think both of these collections emphasize the two main problems that come about from Greatest Hits collections, which are a) the record label has complete control over the tracklist, and b) the artist has complete control over the tracklist. In The Killers' case, I would bet that the label chose the songs that made the cut, and as more songs mean more royalties to be paid to the band, they felt they could leave off tracks like Bones and still make a hefty markup on the product.

 

In Keane's case, would appear that the band themselves were in charge of compiling the list, hence why less well known songs/album tracks in their catelogue made the cut whilst those that actually charted did not. Oasis' first Greatest Hits did that, but in their case the album tracks and b-sides were just as well known as the singles, unlike Keane's.

In The Killers' case, I would bet that the label chose the songs that made the cut, and as more songs mean more royalties to be paid to the band, they felt they could leave off tracks like Bones and still make a hefty markup on the product.

Yeah, maybe that's what it is. There's got to be some explicable reason for leaving tracks off Greatest Hits when there are still more places which could be filled!

The videoooo:

 

Fantastic video, I love it :wub:

Was hoping that the video would help me click with the song, but, it hasn't :(

Just checked that tracklisting, and I see what you mean. 7 tracks from Under the Iron Sea (more than from Hopes and Fears, one of the UK's biggest selling albums), and no Stop For a Minute or Lovers are Losing.

 

I'm going out on a limb here, but I think both of these collections emphasize the two main problems that come about from Greatest Hits collections, which are a) the record label has complete control over the tracklist, and b) the artist has complete control over the tracklist. In The Killers' case, I would bet that the label chose the songs that made the cut, and as more songs mean more royalties to be paid to the band, they felt they could leave off tracks like Bones and still make a hefty markup on the product.

 

In Keane's case, would appear that the band themselves were in charge of compiling the list, hence why less well known songs/album tracks in their catelogue made the cut whilst those that actually charted did not. Oasis' first Greatest Hits did that, but in their case the album tracks and b-sides were just as well known as the singles, unlike Keane's.

The problem with the latter type is that it's not really suited to being arranged chronologically - it works if it's sequenced like a mixtape like Stop the Clocks was (I still think Time Flies should have been chronological) but with Keane's it'll be very obvious that you're listening to half of Under The Iron Sea in the middle. Not good.

 

Direct Hits suits its running order far better but it's still a missed opportunity.

Really love the new single but doesnt anyone else think it has a huge 80's sound to it?

'Shot At The Night' is Radio 1's track of the day today which means they're more than likely gonna playlist it, which bodes well for it being a hit :D

Been added to the C-List :D

I was under the impression this whole time that the Deluxe Edition would include a DVD, but apparently it won't. How disappointing. Still getting the standard one though.

 

Edit: According to WowHD it has a DVD http://www.wowhd.co.uk/CD/killers-direct-h...5301081#bc=ad01 Anyone got a clue on what is on it?

 

Edit 2: Apparently there was going to be one but it was changed. http://thekillersnews.com/post/63677878529...t-hits-will-not

 

 

Edited November 7, 201311 yr by Marina XCX

Hopefully this will go top 10 at least next week. Fingers crossed.

Edited November 7, 201311 yr by *Rob*

Just another girl

 

http://youtu.be/hcmvaIz7c9s

I think this is fantastic and I even prefer it to SATN.

Edited November 8, 201311 yr by *Rob*

I'm loving 'Shot At The Night'. :wub: Best thing they've done since 2008 easily.

 

I learned today that M83 produced it, so that may contribute to its excellence.

I don't prefer Just Another Girl to Shot at the Night but it's still a great track!