Music
Killers work with Lou Reed on new record
Published Tuesday, Aug 28 2007, 12:15 BST | By Alex Fletcher
The Killers have been working with Velvet Underground legend Lou Reed on their new B-sides and rarities album.
Singer Brandon Flowers has revealed that he has recorded a duet with Reed on the group's new track 'Tranquilize'.
He told NME: "We were thrilled with being able to work with Lou Reed. The song was calling for a duet and his voice was just right. The sentiment of the song is very him.
He added: "There's a desperation to it. It's one of our more depressing songs, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. It's a song that really should've been on Sam's Town."
The US rockers revealed last week that they would be releasing a compilation of their rare material, and Flowers has claimed that the band were inspired by two Manchester groups into releasing the record.
He said: "I'm a big fan of 'The Masterplan' by Oasis and 'Hatful of Hollow' by The Smiths. It's for our fans who want the whole collection in one package."
Singer Brandon Flowers has revealed that he has recorded a duet with Reed on the group's new track 'Tranquilize'.
He told NME: "We were thrilled with being able to work with Lou Reed. The song was calling for a duet and his voice was just right. The sentiment of the song is very him.
He added: "There's a desperation to it. It's one of our more depressing songs, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. It's a song that really should've been on Sam's Town."
The US rockers revealed last week that they would be releasing a compilation of their rare material, and Flowers has claimed that the band were inspired by two Manchester groups into releasing the record.
He said: "I'm a big fan of 'The Masterplan' by Oasis and 'Hatful of Hollow' by The Smiths. It's for our fans who want the whole collection in one package."
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