release date: Nov. 9, 2007
format: digital
[album rate: 2,5 / 5]
3rd album by The Killers is a compilation album consisting of rare recordings, B-sides and a few cover versions. The first cover song is (track #3) "Shadowplay" originally by Joy Division. It's not really a great cover but it really demonstrates their starting point and link to the post punk genre. The second cover is (track #13) "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" a track written by Mel Tillis and originally performed by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. This version doesn't add much to the many versions existing of that classic song. The third cover is (track #16) "Romeo and Juliet" by Mark Knopfler and originally performed by Dire Straits. All three cover songs shows The Killers trying to make their copy of an original song, not adding much of their own style, so it's mere fan-material.
I don't find this album that great, and have only played it a few times.
