- 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
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- ASIN: B008ID3OV8
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,068 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)
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| Song Title | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | Runaways | The Killers | 4:03 | $1.29 |
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By QTpieLinZ
I loved Brandon Flowers solo stuff. (2 of my top ten ALL TIME favorite songs are from Flamingo, 2 are from Day and Age, 1 from Sam's Town, 1 from Sawdust) SO I am kind of a fan. I LOVE this song. I heard it first on the radio and thought "Hmm...." and then the 2nd time I thought "WOW!" Especially after watching the video it just keeps getting better. I am very excited for the album to come out. This song is powerful and gives me a feeling of something I can't put my finger on. It's has a classic vintage sound, but it is pure Killers resulting perfectly with their evolution together as a band. I love it. Hands down, I LOVE IT!
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Great song is all I can say. The Killers are the best!!!! Not only this song but the whole album
By jnaki
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hello,
we have been fans of the killers for a long time. this song is one of their best ones. the live show at royal albert hall in london was the absolutely best of all the killers' performances. this new song will fit right in with the best of the killers. the vocals are always brandon flowers' eerie sounds. the music is, as always, outstanding.
we have been fans of the killers for a long time. this song is one of their best ones. the live show at royal albert hall in london was the absolutely best of all the killers' performances. this new song will fit right in with the best of the killers. the vocals are always brandon flowers' eerie sounds. the music is, as always, outstanding.
By Julio
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Very excited to hear that The Killers were putting ot a new album, I had to have the first single.
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This song reminded me a lot of bruce springstein, and in fact i enjoyed it for that reason. I did not buy the whole album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
great i really like this,
no complaints
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Published 5 months ago by T. Clark
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Song!
This song is a good song from a great band! Definitely one to add to your library if you are a killers fan.
Published 5 months ago by Chris S. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
best band
this band has still got it! this single off their new album is one of the best singles of the year
Published 5 months ago by vinnie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good memories
Loved living some of my past again. Have been a fan of the Killers for a few years and really like this one.,
Published 5 months ago by joe suitss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Free song after getting 2 albums
After fretting two Christmas albums at a really, really cheap price at amazon.com, I got a credit from amazon and got a couple of song for free. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fiorella
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love
Love love love anything by The Killers, and this is no different. Great tracks all the way through! Definitely worth purchasing!
Published 6 months ago by jclay
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Killers are Rockin
I always wait for The Killers new album or new song. Their sound is great, and verses in there song are great also.
Published 6 months ago by Amazon Slave
5.0 out of 5 stars
The killers never disappoint.
This song is their best on the whole album. A great song to listen with your girl and will be on my wedding. The album itself too is worth buying.
Published 6 months ago by Jodi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best Killers song
They still have the Killers sound - but definitely not upto the mark of the earlier hits like When you were Young and Mr. Brightside (thats still my favorite)
Published 7 months ago by Aditya Tagat
