The Killers: Imploding the Mirage review – Pomp, schmaltz and tunes
(WorldNews Music)

It was always supposed to be this way. From the first to the last note of The Killers` 2004 debut album Hot Fuss, Brandon Flowers and his bandmates – provided they could stay the course – were destined to become one of the biggest bands in the world. The Las Vegas outfit had both the indie credentials via influences such as New Order and The Smiths, yet enough bombast and anthemic choruses to sate drivetime radio listeners...