The Killers: 'Spaceman'

Released on Monday, Feb 9 2009

Published Tuesday, Feb 3 2009, 09:10 GMT | By Nick Levine | 3 comments

Suspend, just for a minute, your disbelief. Imagine being ripped from your bed by a gaggle of little green men, having your blood taken against your will and waking up with a "strange impression" in your head. Well, how does that sound? Terrifying? Horribly invasive? Just plain ridiculous? Not according to The Killers.

'Spaceman', the second single from their Day & Age album, actually makes alien abduction sound like a bit of a hoot. It's their most feelgood tune in ages - a proper synth-pop fist-pumper with an arena-ready chorus and enjoyably daft lyrics about "zipping white light beams" and "global position systems". Brandon Flowers even dresses up like a Dr Who extra from 1979 in the video and manages to get away with it. Respect.

> Click here to read our review of The Killers' Day & Age album

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Rita, London, on February 9th, 2009
i do like this song, more than 'human', but am i the only one that thinks this song reminds them of Ashs' 'girl from mars' and it's not just the spacey lyrics, it's the tune aswell.

Sophie, Portsmouth, on February 8th, 2009
One of my favourite tracks on the album after I Can't Stay and The World We Live In. A really great song, i love it! And look forward to seeing the video! :)

Sarah, Manchester, on February 4th, 2009
Love, love, love this song!!!