Dying Breed (The Killers song)
Third and final single from Imploding the Mirage.
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"Dying Breed" is a song by American rock band the Killers, released as the third and final single from their sixth studio album, Imploding the Mirage, on August 14, 2020. The track incorporates excerpts from "Hallogallo" by Neu! and "Moonshake" by Can.
Background and release
Frontman Brandon Flowers described the lyrics as the prettiest and most romantic he had written about his wife and muse Tana Mundkowsky. He noted an "industrial vibe" and credited mixer Flood for making the track more stark while keeping its heart. The song contains excerpts of "Hallogallo" by Neu! and "Moonshake" by Can. Its cover artwork is "Golden Mane" by Thomas Blackshear.
Reception
The song received positive reviews. Rolling Stone described it as "full-on arena rock glory," while NME noted a return to synth-rock territory. GSG Media called the chorus "bold" and the sound "enormous," praising Flowers' vocal performance. Rolling Stone later highlighted the track as showing the Killers at their triumphant best, with a steady chug that builds to a climax at the halfway mark.
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