It seemed like ages since I've been to a show. And what a refreshing way to get back to the show going mood by seeing one of the most overhyped band in the last year. The Killers. Brandon Flowers and Co. take their trend setting, Bravery bashing on the road with two shows in one night at the Fillmore - both sold out mind you. With support from Tegan & Sara, this has the making of a great show.
Tegan & Sara came on at around 11pm with a full band. I've never seen them before, and know only one song. They were quite good though, blending in a good mix of mild indie rock and a few slow ballads in there. Both Tegan & Sara looked awfully cute, and they seemed very shy as well. The crowd loved them, and even the odd frat boys too.
Then The Killers came on at around 12:10am. The house lights were dimmed and a sexy vixen walked back and forth on the stage carrying a "Round 2" sign. What would you expect from a band that hails from Vegas? Then Brandon and Co. came out and opened up with "Midnight Show" which was a rather fitting opener (duh!). As Brandon sung, a HUGE "The Killers" marquee was up on the stage. Think one of those Vegas billboards saying "CASINO" on it and lighting up. This sign was illuminated for select songs during the entire set. It truly added some "umph" to the stage, despite its cheeziness.
Brandon was looking stylish as usual with a spiffy greenish/grayish (depends on how the light shined on him) corduroy jacket with mustard yellow lining inside, flat front pants that are way too BR, and a bowtie for that indie academic look. Of course, Brandon's haute couture would be incomplete without the right amount of eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick and a bit of blush and foundation on his face. A true dandy indeed.
I think the next song they played was "Andy You're A Star" which the crowd loved with most having their arms outstretched. "Change Your Mind" and "Somebody Told Me" were played soon thereafter and that's when the crowd went ape shit. So did I, not because I wanted to but because I had too. I was getting drowsy so I needed to jump up and down to wake up. Well, it worked.
Three new songs were played as well. One had a line about Matthew being married or something. Brandon said what the title was, but I just forgot. Overall, I thought 2 of the 3 new songs were very good and could be potential singles for their next album. The songs weren't that different from any of the Killers songs from Hot Fuss, so it wasn't a total shocker.
They also played a song called "Indie Rock N Roll" which was definitely outstanding. It was epic, it was absolutely cheezy with slightly above par lyrics, but I loved it! After their new song set, they returned to the songs from Hot Fuss.
Thus, Brandon prompted the band to "play the hit" which was, of course, "Mr. Brightside." Very well done and the band was tight as ever and Brandon's voice wasn't scratchy like the last 2 times I saw them. "Smile Like You Mean It" and "On Top" rounded out the main set.
"Jenny Was A Friend of Mine" was the first song in the encore. This is the song that made me like The Killers. I wasn't too impressed by them when I saw them open up for Stellastar* but when I saw them a few days later at Coachella, this song's tremendous bass hooks got my attention. It wasn't as good as their Coachella version, but it was a fun song nonetheless. They closed their set with "All These Things I've Done". It seemed like there was a gospel choir accompanying the band as they yelled out the chorus, but it was just merely the crowd singing and clapping in unison.
The band said their goodbyes, with Brandon's voice getting hoarse and his body looking physically exhausted. I mean, the man did two shows in one night here, and did three shows in two nights in L.A. So, I would be tired as hell too if I were in his shoes.
My only dislike about the show, which was not about the band itself, were those stupid crowdsurfers. I'm going to punch one of those bastards in the nads if they ever come my way again. Girl or guy, I will punch you. You are now forewarned. It's not just stupid, annoying, and dangerous, but you could lose your top trainers. Which I was tempted to do with this one idiot. Oh, and it doesn't help if you're a fat ass when you crowd surf. You are in a semi-indie rock show full of skinny kids, not some arena rock band like Limp Bizkit. So, fat people, don't crowd surf. If you do want to, then get some Trim Spa or something.
Overall, fantastic show with the Killers being in top form.
Beer Rating: 1.5 Beers
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