Tranquilize

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“Tranquilize”
“Tranquilize” cover
Single by The Killers featuring Lou Reed
from the album Sawdust
Released Flag of the United Kingdom October 12, 2007
Flag of the United States October 23, 2007
Format Digital download
Genre Post-punk revival
Length 3:45
Label Island, Vertigo
Producer Flood, Alan Moulder
The Killers singles chronology
"Shadowplay"
(2007)		 "Tranquilize"
(2007)		 "Don't Shoot Me Santa"
(2007)
Lou Reed singles chronology
"Satellite of Love 2004"
(2004)		 "Tranquilize"
(2007)		 TBA


Sawdust track listing
  1. "'Tranquilize'"
  2. "Shadowplay"
  3. "All the Pretty Faces"
  4. "Leave the Bourbon On the Shelf"
  5. "Sweet Talk"
  6. "Under the Gun"
  7. "Where the White Boys Dance"
  8. "Show You How"
  9. "Move Away"
  10. "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll"
  11. "Who Let You Go?"
  12. "The Ballad of Michael Valentine"
  13. "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town"
  14. "Daddy's Eyes"
  15. "Sam's Town"
  16. "Romeo and Juliet"
  17. "Mr. Brightside" (Thin White Dike mix)
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The Killers

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"Tranquilize" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band, The Killers featuring Lou Reed. The song was written by Brandon Flowers and it's featured on the compilation album Sawdust.

The song was made available for download on iTunes from October 12, there was also a limited edition etched 7" vinyl of "Tranquilize" available from November 5, featuring a lyric from the song hand picked by Brandon Flowers etched onto one side. The song reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the Download chart. The track also won Best International Alternative/Indie Track at NME's first ever USA awards.

Contents

[edit] Track Listings

  • iTunes Download
  1. "Tranquilize" (Featuring Lou Reed)
  • Etched 7" Vinyl
  1. "Tranquilize" (Featuring Lou Reed)

[edit] Music Video

The music video features Lou Reed and was released on the 29 October, 2007 in the UK.

The video features Brandon wandering around an empty house. Somewhere in the house is Lou Reed, sitting at a piano. Brandon sings the song, including Reed's parts, making it look like he has been possessed. Intercut with this are shots of the Killers in a darkly lit, red room, around a table, apparently performing a seance. The video ends with Brandon finding and pointing at Reed, singing his outro.

[edit] Chart Positions

Chart (2007) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 13
UK Download Chart 11

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