Seemingly energised from their triumphant Glastonbury 2019 headliner and liberated by the political awakening of standalone single '
Land of the Free', 21st-century heroes
The Killers have left Las Vegas and torn up their rulebook on '
Imploding the Mirage'. An array of guest vocalists and a new production team have set Flowers and co.'s imaginations free after five years treading water creatively. While the songwriting is instantly recognisable, this time around, everything packs more of a punch.
Opener 'My Own Soul's Warning' is trademark Flowers, sprightly synths and booming choruses begging to be chanted in festival fields. '
Blowback' evokes Fleetwood Mac's knack for melody, with Lyndsey Buckingham later popping up on the anthemic single '
Caution' for a thrilling guitar solo.
Continuing their knack of perfect lead singles (all hail '
The Man'), 'Caution' is a solid addition to the Killers' swollen stadium setlist, for which new releases primarily exist to serve. '
Fire in Bone' cruises over a funky groove from secret weapon Mark Stoermer on bass, before Weyes Blood, kd lang and Lucius bring heavenly harmonies to the military beat of '
My God', "Don't talk to me about forgiveness, my god, look who's back in business." Indeed.
