The Killers - Sawdust (CD 2007)

Wow, another album, or... is it?

The thing with sawdust is, it isn't!

Firstly, the majority of the CD is made up of slightly different versions of old songs, and old songs sung live. The remaining minority of songs left, are new, but simply aren't as good as the songs in their two other albums, Hot Fuss and Sam's town.

If you are a real killers fan buy it, but dont get your hopes up too much.

I purchased this album recently thinking it was a great edition to my Killers collection, how wrong could I be.

Hot Fuss their 1st album is by far their best release, and Sams Town is a good 2nd album. Sawdust basically consists of both these albums and remixed versions with a few extra tracks thrown in for good measure.

Only recommend if a BIG Killers fan, but best bet would be to purchase their first & second albums as these cover 90% of what on Sawdust.

Hope this review assists you in making the best of your purchase.

really awesome album. total mix of their stuff and covers. 'juliet' cover, track 16 is better than original!
if you're considering the purchase of a killers album and you're slightly unsure .... risk it! you won't be dissappointed.

In fact, it's a great album. Remember that it's a compilation of The Killers B-Sides and Rarities, including some new tracks as "Tranquilize feat. Lou Reed", which is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard for years sice album got out. Also includes covers of Joy Division's "Shadowplay", Dire Strais' "Romeo And Juliet" and Kenny Rogers' "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town"; Also icluding "Move Away" from Spider-Man 3 and both "Glamorous Indie Rock And Roll" from Hot Fuss UK edition (with additional backvocals) and "Change Your Mind" from Europe and US Hot Fuss edition. A Must-Have for The Killers Fans!

Watched them in T in the Park and wanted to hear some of their earlier music. This album did not dissappoint, it is great, lots of different styles that everyone will enjoy.......

The great sounds of the Killers. I think it must of been a fill Album before Day & Age. A good album but not as good as their other 3 Albums.

Another excellent album...if you like the killers you will love this album...very unique. Especially loved this version of Mr Brightside!!!

wicked album
fantastic artists
awesome band
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Id advise anyone and everyone to buy this album its awesome, not one single bad song on it.
The acoustic versions of some songs recorded at Abbey Road are phenomenal.
A must have for any music fan!

very good mix of tunes, different versions of very known ones, some amazing new ones.

really a good product

I bought this cd for the track "Tranquilize", I wasn't sure of the other songs but they do grow on you. Diverse range of styles on one cd, with cover versions of the country and western "Ruby don't take you love to town" and dire straits "Romeo and Juliet" to a remix of their own "Change you mind". And with 18 songs it isn't bad value for money

Might be strange, an old fogie (60) giving a bit on this one but I've liked the Killers since first hearing Sams Town and seeing them on the box. I like Greenday too, not so much, but at heart I'm a Floydie. Sawdust is something completely different - a blend of classic Killers with excellent covers like the Straits "Romeo and Juliet". I really don't understand why they haven't made it bigger, Brandon and Dave at least deserve a good songwriting award. I haven't seen them live, probably won't, but that is a big loss on my part. Can't wait for the next one!

Heard one of the songs from this album on YouTube and loved it so decided to give it a go.
Great album - The Romeo and Juliet cover is fantasatic

This is a good cd. This is one of their most popular cd's that they have ever made. This is why i bought it. It is worth having this cd however personally i do not think it is their best album. If you are buying a first album from them or are looking to expand your collection of The Killers, then i would recommend buying he album 'Hot Fuss'. This is because a few of the songs from the 'Sawdust' album is on this album. 'Sawdust' is more of a compliation album with the music from 'Hot Fuss' and 'Sams Town'. This is why i would recommend 'Hot Fuss' and 'Sams Town' over the 'Sawdust' cd even though the 'Sawdust' album does have a few extra tracks.

The third album from the Killers and it's just as good.
The live tracks (Sams Town, Romeo & Juliette, Change your mind and Mr Brightside) are awazing and worth buying the album just for these tracks!

Good collection of b sides and rare songs. Worth it alone for the duet with Lou Reed, a must have for any Killers fan!!!

This is definitely not a second rate album despite having b-sides from Sam's Town & Hot Fuss this album brings new songs, some great guest artists and for me a less intense Sunday afternoon Killers album. You will not be disappointed with this album, roll on the next.

I'm a long-time Killers fan, so I was pretty excited when Sawdust was announced. I can't say I've been disappointed, but it must be stressed that this is not a traditional album. It's a collection of random Killers output, some songs brand new to my ears and some, (such as 'Indie Rock and Roll'), so close to the original that I felt a little cheated. It covers the breadth of the last 2 albums, creating a musical experience that's a combination of them both, (though if pushed I'd say it's a little closer to the folksy nature of Sam's Town).
At 18, (and a half), songs you can't concentrate too hard on it, there's an inevitable dip in the middle that's partially due to the familiar songs and partially due to the sheer length of the thing. There are also some real gems to grab the attention though; Sweet Talk is a trancey joy and the remix of Sam's Town is something really special. The cover inside the case reads, 'dedicated to our fans', and that sums it up really. If you're looking to get into The Killers I'd suggest you start with one of their other albums, but for existing fans Sawdust is a treat.

Although Hot Fuss was quite pop 'songish' with a following sams town consisting of pop and rock I was pleasantly surprised when hearing this first. This was because of the difference in comparison to the other two. The first say 8 songs have an incredible new theme to them and All The Pretty Faces is a great example of this. It is upbeat, rock and pop yet contains extra 'zing' that the other two albums did not have. Towards the end of the album it is duller and this is why the album does not reach the excellent catergory. However I would strongly advise buying this album whether you are a legendary Killers fan or just want 8-10 songs of pure ZING in your music!

As this is an album of B sides and rarities I was expexting it to be just an 'ok' cd. But how wrong I was. I would rate it as good as 'Hot Fuss'. Killers are at their best when they join forces with Lou Reed with 'Tranquilize'. And if you like remix versions of originals then the last track 'Mr Brightside' is a must. If you are a Killers fan you won't be dissapointed!