Runaways

The Killers | Format: MP3 Music
From the Album Runaways

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 17, 2012
• Release Date: July 17, 2012
• Label: Island Records
• Copyright: (C) 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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• Duration: 4:03 minutes
• Genres:
  • Alternative Rock
• ASIN: B008ID3OV8
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,064 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars They're Back! July 17, 2012

By Nickolas X. P. Sharps VINE™ VOICE

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The Killers is my favorite band of all time. Hands down. No competition. It broke my heart when they went on hiatus after touring for Day & Age, their third studio album. I was afraid that they would never get back together. In the time since then the members have gone off to pursue their own projects (most notably Brandon Flowers and his solo album Flamingo). In the Fall of 2012, The Killers will be releasing their fourth studio album, titled Battle Born. It is impossible to contain my excitement. As a preview to the new album they have released the first single, "Runaways."

At first "Runaways" sounds like a left over from Brandon's solo album. I was a little disappointed on the first play through but then I listened to it again. And again. And again. And again. You get the point. As a diehard fan you have to take everything I say with a grain of salt but this is a fantastic single. It thoroughly channels the heartland rock vibe that The Killers have seemed to gravitate toward ever since Sam's Town. "Runaways" is as every bit as personal as one of tracks from Flamingo but it is much, much LARGER. The band is back together and the dimensions of the song prove it. Alone each member of this band is talented but together they are something far more astounding than the sum of their parts.

Equal parts glitz and glam, "Runaways" reverberates with heavier guitar and percussion, promising a huge arena rock album to come. I love this single and the story it tells. That is what is so distinct about a song from The Killers. The stories. I can't wait to see this live and I can't wait to sink my teeth into the rest of the album come September.

**EDIT**
I saw The Killers perform at Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware. If you think you like this track just wait until you hear it live. You'll fall in love. Also they played the song "Flesh and Bone" from the new album and it was amazing. It is bugging me so bad that I don't have a copy to listen to right now. It's like a track from Hot Fuss but with an injection of rock. You will love it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome Back July 22, 2012

By Marcin

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The song is really great. It does take several listens to actually get into this song. I am really happy The Killers coming back since they are one of my favorite bands!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Killers' 'Born to Run'? September 21, 2012

By DKL

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Some people seem to dislike their slightly Springsteen sound in this, but I find it to be a great mix of the two. It strongly sounds like they've been listening to a lot of The Boss's top hits, but I think that the best of the The Killers is still found in this song. Perhaps not my favorite lyrics on a Killers song, but the whole package is an enjoyable listen that I'm pleased to hear come on my playlist.