In 2004, new wave was resurrected and reninvented—and “Mr. Brightside” was the entrance song. Every song on Hot Fuss did something musically unusual. These songs simultaneously brought us back and ushered us forward. This is a space that The Killers owned for many albums. Recollections of hearing “Mr. Brightside” in my friend’s car are some of my favorite road tune memories. My friend swaying to the music as he drove full throttle up the Palisades Parkway. Me headbanging and playing air keys on his dusty dashboard.

“Jealousy, turning saints into the sea. Swimming through sick lullabies. Choking on your alibis. But it's just the price I pay. Destiny is calling me. Open up my eager eyes. 'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside.”