Sawdust

Note that the following information relates to the UK release of the The Killers album Sawdust. However, details of non-UK releases are listed in the Other Versions section.

Release details

Artist The Killers

Title Sawdust

Release type Album

Date of release 12th November 2007

Highest chart position Information not found

Record label Vertigo

Catalogue number 1753374

Producer Flood, Alan Moulder, Stuart Price

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Sawdust Tracklisting

1. Tranquilize (feat. Lou Reed)
2. Shadowplay
3. All the Pretty Faces
4. Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf
5. Sweet Talk
6. Under the Gun
7. Where the White Boys Dance
8. Show You How
9. Move Away
10. Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
11. Who Let You Go
12. The Ballad of Michael Valentine
13. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
14. Daddy's Eyes
15. Sam's Town (Abbey Road version)
16. Romeo and Juliet
17. Change Your Mind
18. Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke remix)

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Other Versions

An American version of Sawdust was released on 13th November 2007 through the Island Records record label. It has the tracklisting: 1. Tranquilize (feat. Lou Reed) 2. Shadowplay 3. All the Pretty Faces 4. Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf 5. Sweet Talk 6. Under the Gun 7. Where the White Boys Dance 8. Show You How 9. Move Away 10. Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll 11. Who Let You Go 12. The Ballad of Michael Valentine 13. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town 14. Daddy's Eyes 15. Sam's Town (Abbey Road version) 16. Romeo and Juliet 17. Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke remix)

Reviews

Amazon Review

Inspired by '90s b-side collections such as Oasis’ "The Masterplan" and Nirvana’s "Incesticide", trendy Las Vegas rockers The Killers have gone and cooked up their own rarities and b-sides collection: Sawdust. That the band have only released two albums to date should have been warning enough that they couldn’t possibly have enough solid material to fill such an album, though evidently not. The band certainly give the concept their best shot, gathering together some stimulating outtakes from 2004’s Hot Fuss and 2006’s Sam’s Town, a slew of b-sides and several unreleased songs. Of the latter, the opener "Tranquilize," which features rock icon Lou Reed on vocals, their tantalizing cover of Joy Div... Read full review »

A defining measure of an aficionado

If, when you hear the warbling sound of Brandon Flowers erractic maybe flaky voice your ears prick up with glee, The Killers secretly brilliant lyrics pummelling through you, then I see you have no choice but to purchase this album immediately. You will not be put off by the simularity of the many tracks. (I frequently start singing one and accidently somehow blend it... Read full review »

It's b-sides and rarities - it says so on the cover!

This is a collection of b-sides and rarities - it says so on the cover, so don't expecting anything more (as some reviewers obviously have). As such, it is a fairly uneven collection, and some tracks are.. well... b-side standard. However, there are enough gems on here to justify buying the CD, such as covers of Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet" and Kenny... Read full review »

An interesting collection - some great tracks on here

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I was fascinated by the prospect of this album, being a big fan of the Killers, i'm always intruiged to hear of new stuff from them. Sawdust is in essence a b-sides/rarities album and has a pretty wide mix of stuff from throughout the times of their first two albums. The album itself has got a great cover and there was even a special edition extra slipcase version which was available from HMV.

Perhaps the biggest draw is new single Tranquilize. This sees the band taking up a dramatically different sound. In contrast to the roaring upbeat anthems of their first two albums, this is more subtle, more creepy, but shines in its innovativity and the addition of Lou Reed's vocals only adds to its appeal.

Starting with a spooky atmospheric intro the song gradually builds, adding in stripped back acoustic guitar and Brandon's vocals. And when the chorus kicks in... just wow! "Silently reflection turns my world to stone' sings Brandon before a chilling children's choir part appears.

In essence, the song takes a handful of elements and masterfully weaves them together into a son... Read full review »

Sawdust full of artistic possibilities....

Sawdust is pretty good for a b-sides compilation. It's interesting that a collection of b-sides, rare releases, and covers could really be so entertaining. But the record stands pretty solid. I especially like Tranquilize, the duet with Lou Reed. It shows the depth and the range of the Killers and it also gives an idea about a possible new artistic direction. While Tranquilize is dark, the song Sweet Talk is bright and full of hope and reminds of of how masterful the Killers can be when it comes to lyrics and finding the perfect balance between a good hook and fine vocals. I would say the band is better now than they were were 3 years ago, and better than they were when they initially released Sam's Town. In short, The Killers just keep getting better over time....and if you see them live, you would understand fully what I mean.

There is really only one song that I didn't quite care for and maybe because the original is always just so hard to beat-- for me here, the unnecessary, and drab, slow version of Mr. Brightside, wasn't the best choice to end the record with. But then again, the hidden track, The Captain's theme, makes up for what the re-mix of Mr. Brightside didn't give me.

The Killers also prove that they are truly talented as they produce fine covers of 'Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town' and 'Shadowplay'. Many have mixed feelings on the cover of Shadowplay, but ultimately, I think the Killers do a fine job with keeping a dark element alive to the... Read full review »

Lazy at best

The killers have obivously decided they could not be bothered to put together an album that is a reflection of their prevoius work. If you Loved Hot Fuzz an... Read full review »

Trivia

Compilation of re-recorded B-sides, rarities, covers and remixes.

Lyrics

You can get the lyrics to the songs on Sawdust from the Bands Only The Killers lyrics section.