Album Review: The Killers - Direct Hits

You have probably forgotten just how good a song The Killers could write. This reviewer had. Tracks like Smile Like You Mean It and Read My Mind were electrifying when they landed last decade, and still remain stadium-worthy today. But from third record Day & Age onwards the Vegas band lost their mojo, and on this best-of release you can clearly hear that quality divide. Out of the few new tracks on Direct Hits, even the pick of the litter – the glam Shot At The Night – doesn't hold a flame to Mr Brightside, but at least it's a whole lot better than Human.