For a moment, it was fun to indulge in such goofy machismo.
Flowers did a small pelvic circle and thrust. The color of royalty flared during “The Man,” a tongue-in-cheek song about male bravado. Such decor seemed most prominent when purple lights filled the stage. The microphones of the background singers were shaped by the female sign and Flower’s keyboard/mic stand emblazoned a male sign. The stage was also decorated with gender symbols. With this kind of hype, it was with ease that The Killers played into “Somebody Told Me.”
It was one of the heavier songs of the night, which was appropriately culminated by the kind of chaotic flashing lights that make you wonder if you might just go into seizure if you stare too long. Green illuminated the tri-triangle stage background. He said, “Count with me like this ‘one,’” and the crowd, in perfect unison and beat, finished with, “1, 2, 3, 4,” to intro “The Way It Was.”įull utilization of the stage’s visual spectacular was arguably best exemplified during “Jenny Was a Friend of Mine.” Green spotlights frenzied the stage as helicopter sounds filled the arena. And then finally frontman Brandon Flowers rose up from the center of the stage to begin the night with their latest album’s title track, “Wonderful Wonderful.” The song ended and Flowers addressed the crowd: “I know it’s early in the evening, but can I ask you a question? Can I kiss you? Will that be all right?” Screams faded into “Read My Mind,” which led to “Spaceman.” What was impressive about Flowers was how when commanding the crowd, he needed to give so little instruction. It was a slow build, the stage and screens lighting up, the hum of the music growing and the band walking on stage. The energy that would last the evening was indicated by the moment the curtain opened. You guys have a good two hours,” and then launched into “In Transit” and “Side Boob.” Later he said, “We’ve got two more songs. Compared to the typically upbeat, surf rock-like tunes, the mood mellowed with “GfC.” After “Set to Attack,” a song from the new album, Hammond, who maintained light-hearted banter over the course of his set, said, “ Pretty good for on the spot,” in allusion to his joke earlier about playing new songs. He and his 4-piece band began with 2015s “Caught By My Shadow” and followed with “Muted Beatings.” It was a nice kickoff to his Francis Trouble era, the album cover hanging as a tapestry behind. That same day, Hammond announced he will be releasing a new album, Francis Trouble, on March 9th and his new single, “Muted Beatings.” Clad in a satin yellow bomber jacket, Hammond rocked the night away primarily in one corner of the stage, often under low lighting. Following opener Amanda Brown, the crowd at night two had the pleasure of witnessing a set by The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. Back-to-back shows may be read as a repeat performance, but not here. A two-night stint by The Killers at the Staples Center commenced on Friday, February 2.
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