Are The Killers Really that WONDERFUL WONDERFUL?
After five years, The Killers are finally back with their new studio album Wonderful Wonderful that was released on September 22, 2017. This album consists of 10 songs an equivalent of 43 minutes.
Like many artist when they release a new album they also release their upcoming tour dates to follow up the album and try out their new songs live.
I was lucky enough to get to experience The Killers for the first time in sunny San Diego on January 30, 2018. It was a great way to start off my new year. I always dreamed about seeing them, since they are one of my favorite bands in the world. I am an extreme concert goer and The killers were one of the few bands I have not yet seen till now.
I personally wasn’t a great fan of the new album Wonderful Wonderful but as a Killers fan I had to check it out. I believe this album sounds very different from the typical fan favorite Hot Fuss from 2004. It has an older sound to it, since they are getting older… less rock and roll.
Knowing that I wasn’t a big fan of the new album I kinda had low expectations for the concert. But oh how was I wrong! Out of the hundreds of concerts I have attended this show has to go on my top five ever.
They started off with a bang, playing the self titled track Wonderful Wonderful and continued on with all the fan favorites, Hit after Hit. (See setlist)
Wonderful Wonderful
The Man
Somebody Told Me
Spaceman
The Way It Was
Run for Cover
Smile Like You Mean It
For Reasons Unknown
(With a fan, Timothy Hassett, on drums)
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
Rut
Tyson vs. Douglas
Human
This River Is Wild
A Dustland Fairytale
Runaways
Read My Mind
All These Things That I’ve Done
Encore:
The Calling
Midnight Show
When You Were Young
Mr. Brightside
If you have not had the experience to see your favorite band live yet I highly suggest it, and if The Killers are your favorite they are pretty Wonderful 10/10 would recommend.
