Imploding the Mirage

Imploding the Mirage is the upcoming sixth studio album by American rock band the Killers. It is scheduled to be released on August 21, 2020, by Island Records in the United States and internationally by EMI.[3][4]

Imploding the Mirage
Studio album by
the Killers
ReleasedAugust 21, 2020
Studio
Length41:59
LabelIsland
Producer
The Killers chronology
Wonderful Wonderful
(2017)		 Imploding the Mirage
(2020)
Singles from Imploding the Mirage
  1. "Caution"
    Released: March 12, 2020
  2. "Fire in Bone"
    Released: April 24, 2020[1]
  3. "My Own Soul's Warning"
    Released: June 17, 2020[2]
  4. "Dying Breed"
    Released: August 14, 2020

It was preceded by the lead single "Caution", released on March 12, 2020,[5] the second single "Fire in Bone",[1] released on April 24, 2020, the third single "My Own Soul's Warning", released on June 17, 2020.[2], and the fourth single “Dying Breed” released on August 14, 2020.

The band will embark on a world tour in support of the album, although they have since delayed ticket sales due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Background

The band formally announced the album on social media on November 15, 2019. Frontman Brandon Flowers told NME that the band went to Utah to record part of the album as it was where Flowers "fell in love with music for the first time", also saying that it was "interesting to be there again and hear some of that music with the geography matching the sensation. Some of that stuff is starting to resurface and a lot of that had to do with synthesizer music. It's always been part of our DNA but it's definitely creeping up."[7]

The album cover is Dance of the Wind and Storm by American artist Thomas Blackshear.[8]

Composition and recording

Imploding the Mirage was recorded in various locations, including in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Park City, Utah, and produced by Canadian producer Shawn Everett, and Jonathan Rado of the band Foxygen. It features contributions from Lindsey Buckingham ("Caution"),[3] k.d. lang ("Lightning Fields"), Weyes Blood ("My God"), Adam Granduciel from The War on Drugs, Blake Mills and Lucius.[5]

After contributing to five songs on the band's fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, Australian musician and songwriter Alex Cameron, returned to co-write four tracks on Imploding the Mirage.

Promotion

Live performances

The Killers performed tracks from the album live for CBS This Morning, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[9] They are scheduled to perform on Good Morning America on August 21, 2020.[10]

Singles

Lead single "Caution" was released on March 12, 2020, and reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Airplay and Rock Airplay charts.[11] The second single "Fire in Bone",[1] was released on April 24, 2020, and the third single "My Own Soul's Warning", was released on June 17, 2020.[2] The fourth single, "Dying Breed", was released on 14th August, 2020.

Track listing

The album will feature 10 tracks. Adapted from Apple Music and the band's Twitter account.[12][13]

Imploding the Mirage track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."My Own Soul's Warning"Brandon Flowers4:34
2."Blowback"
3:59
3."Dying Breed"
4:06
4."Caution"
4:28
5."Lightning Fields" (featuring k.d. lang)
  • Flowers
  • Vannucci
  • Everett
  • Rado
4:18
6."Fire in Bone"
3:53
7."Running Towards a Place"
4:13
8."My God" (featuring Weyes Blood)
3:38
9."When the Dreams Run Dry"
  • Flowers
  • Cameron
  • Rado
4:42
10."Imploding the Mirage"
  • Flowers
  • Rado
4:08
Total length:42:00

References
  1. Trendell, Andrew (April 24, 2020). "The Killers tell us about their epic new single 'Fire In Bone' and rescheduled UK and Ireland tour dates". NME. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  2. Daly, Rhian (June 17, 2020). "The Killers release new single 'My Own Soul's Warning'". NME. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  3. Schatz, Lake (March 12, 2020). "The Killers announce new album Imploding the Mirage, massive world tour". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  4. Reilly, Nick (July 15, 2020). "The Killers confirm 'Imploding The Mirage' release date and share 'My Own Soul's Warning' video". NME. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  5. Childers, Chad (March 12, 2020). "The Killers unveil 'Caution' Song, 'Imploding the Mirage' artwork". Loudwire. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  6. "The Killers postpone putting tickets on-sale for upcoming tour". Spin. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  7. Zemler, Emily (November 18, 2019). "The Killers Announce New Album 'Imploding the Mirage'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  8. Johnson, Patrick (March 12, 2020). "The Killers Announce New Album With "Caution" Single". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/05/26/the-killers-scheduled-to-perform-on-june-1-ellen-degeneres-show/
  10. https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/08/13/mariah-carey-superm-the-killers-scheduled-to-perform-on-good-morning-america-episodes/
  11. "The Killers Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. "Imploding the Mirage by The Killers". Apple Music. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  13. @thekillers (May 4, 2020). "Progress report" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2020 – via Twitter.
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