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November 5, 2007

New Killers (Feat. Lou Reed) Video - "Tranquilize"

Lest you think Lou is one to cut (a track) and run, despite a small scale bash fest, Reed memorializes his Killers collab with an appearance in the clip for the song that bears his (Feat.). He's the best part of the track, so it's no surprise he's the best part of the shadowplaying clip: the creased skin, cam stares, and single word lip sync more affecting than a chorus of Killers combined.

Sawdust is out 11/13 on Island.

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Are you sure this isn't another SNL digital short?

...wow, this is embarassing for everyone involved.

Posted by: Matt Parten at 11/05/07 8:40 PM  | Reply
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Are you sure this isn't another SNL digital short?


If not, this is pretty embarassing for everyone involved.

Posted by: Matthew Parten at 11/05/07 8:45 PM  | Reply
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I liked it. deal.

Posted by: ashrey at 11/06/07 4:00 AM  | Reply
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oh Killers, what happened to you? Im now nostalgic for Hot Fuss.

Posted by: Rich at 11/06/07 4:05 AM  | Reply
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i think this is the best video they've done since mr. brightside. although definitely not big in budget, not trying too hard to impress and lots of shots of brandon in facial expressions which are poster-worthy. i have to admit, i wasn't a big fan of the song when i first heard it, but i'm hooked now. the kids in the vid have the children of the corn vibe though. creepy! other than that, nov. 13 can't come soon enough!

Posted by: finn at 11/06/07 6:03 AM  | Reply
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i like this song.

never would have guessed it was the killers.

mr. reed is still gold.

Posted by: tennessee at 11/06/07 7:44 AM  | Reply
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Is there a way to cut Mr. Flowers out of it?

Posted by: Reema at 11/06/07 9:00 PM  | Reply
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I've never really cared for the killers, but I like this....because of Lou reed? maybe...

Posted by: ric at 11/07/07 5:31 PM  | Reply
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