if a better cover of Shadowplay exists, I haven't heard it. I've looked, I really have, and besides the original, The Killers did such a tremendously good job at it that even after hearing it for the first time some 17 years ago... it remains the greatest homage and cover to an already outstanding band from 1979.
To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you I was moving through the silence without motion, waiting for you In a room without a window in the corner I found truth In the shadowplay acting out your own death, knowing no more As the assassins all grouped in four lines, dancing on the floor And with cold steel, odour on their bodies made a move to connect I could only stare in disbelief as the crowds all left I did everything, everything I wanted to I let them use you for their own ends To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you
This cover was at the end of the movie Control, its a movie about the frontman of Joy Division Ian Curtis. So atleast The Killers were great enough to appreciate Ian's music.
Ptm ayer por escuchar esta rola con mis Homies casi nos lleva la vg, veníamos bien grifos manejando :u De pura mamada la libramos, ahora ellos jamas olvidaran esta canción #NoLaEscuchenGrifos :v
it's always the hipsters my age (27) that say The Killers butchered this song. Even though those same hipsters wouldn't even know who Joy Division was until they learned that this song was a cover. The same hipsters that thought they were cool because they could name every song on fcking Guitar Hero/Rock Band Then they act like they're the only ones that know that.
There's no comparison to the original by Joy Division, and there really shouldn't be. The Killers obviously admired Joy Division enough to cover their song. Different band, different sound. Different isn't always wrong, sometimes it's just different.
Joy Division is good but this version not only shouldn't be considered trash but is also better than the original by a large margin. Shadowplay is not one of JD's best songs. This version doesn't actually sound like taking a shit inside a portapotty inside an echo chamber.
It's interesting when bands salute their listening pedigree (their 'influences'). Kinda annoying guitar hook there ... but there ya go. Wonder if anyone has tried LWTUA ... imagine the outrage if that was turned into a pop number.
this is a good cover, but taking a song and covering and using it on your own album is weak. I like both versions and thank the killers to introducing me to a more genuine band joy division
this is disgusting its not dark it has no soul to it they butchered it i didn't even know they covered it until i saw the comments of the original song you people should be ashamed listening to this garbage and call it music
and to whom it may concern i was raised with good music including joy division where is Ian's royalties for this!!!! goes to show people have no respect anymore!!
The original version by Joy Division has as soul. The Killer simply dry hump 80's music and do nothing more. So sad that children mistake the Killers version as music.
Totally ruined everything JOY DIVISION stands for, the worst cover version I've ever heard, I cringe, while my toes are curling, listening to this. If Ian Curtis was alive he would of placed an injunction to stop this dire version being released.
George Waweru Qual o sentido de fazer um cover igual ao original? Seria melhor ouvir só o original então. Um artista que se propõe a fazer um cover precisa imprimir seu estilo na música e não ser um mero reprodutor.
Every song on this album is absolutely perfect.
Leve, leve. Tampoco es para tanto.
Almost perfect as Hot Fuss!
if a better cover of Shadowplay exists, I haven't heard it. I've looked, I really have, and besides the original, The Killers did such a tremendously good job at it that even after hearing it for the first time some 17 years ago... it remains the greatest homage and cover to an already outstanding band from 1979.
Great cover ! It made me rediscover the old JD song. That's what a good cover should do.
Ahhh to be 17 again😩😩 I'm 30 now, and you bet my 2 kiddos listen to The Killers❤
27 yrs old here... This was rockin back in highschool 🤘🤘🤘
Lol I'm 39
Current 17 year old, I love The Killers 🩷🩷 Let’s keep this music alive
children*
23, was thinking of this song at work and it took me a bit to find it
How ya doin these days if you read your comments?
BAD ASS! KILLERS KNOCKED OUT OF BOX!
This song reminds of the best times in my life. Both versions!
I would have to say one of the best covers so far and definitely my favorite song from The Killers!
To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you
To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you
I was moving through the silence without motion, waiting for you
In a room without a window in the corner I found truth
In the shadowplay acting out your own death, knowing no more
As the assassins all grouped in four lines, dancing on the floor
And with cold steel, odour on their bodies made a move to connect
I could only stare in disbelief as the crowds all left
I did everything, everything I wanted to
I let them use you for their own ends
To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you
To the centre of the city in the night, waiting for you
They played this last night in Manchester very nice surprise & was an awesome gig , one of the best showmen
Do they play this song often?
Can't help but start dancing to this song!!
I love this version so much
that snare drum at the end of the lyrics. hollow and haunting. awesome
Love the guitar solo at the end!!
Cool ... the use of different instruments for the guitar parts creative tasteful interesting
Well done ... love good covers
Amazing cover. Two of my favorite bands, Joy Division and The Killers.
This is one of my favorite Joy Division songs. The Killers did a good cover in their own style.
I love this so much
That build-up 🤌🏼🤌🏼 some of the finest music ever made
love that bass solo at the end
One of the very rare I repeat RARE times a covers better than the original
loved this song from the first kickdrum. 7 years later i still do
Ahhh, this brings back memories :)
This song is 🔥
This cover was at the end of the movie Control, its a movie about the frontman of Joy Division Ian Curtis. So atleast The Killers were great enough to appreciate Ian's music.
Because they took a check to butcher a song for a soundtrack? That actually makes it FAR worse. Obviously you have no idea how the industry works.
How did they “butcher” the song? I thought they did a phenomenal job of redoing this jam
@@jasondankenbring1710 Attempting to cover a song perfectly is probably the most fruitless of all endeavors.
JOY DIVISION ... buen cover the killer...
notable cover, y los ultimos minutos el solo del bajo es bakan
Best song I’ve ever known
Good cover, just finished watching Control
the soundtrack our lives... rock n roll yeah
Emiliano Ortega-Guerrero AWESOME
The best cover 💜
Excelente versão , ñ envergonha o legado de Ian Curtis ,pelo contrário .Muito bom mesmo .!!!!
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍
Hermoso cover ♥️
Such a good cover
Killed it!
If you're gonna do it do it right ! They did!
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Haha
Probably the most accurate comment I could have read
That ending is absolutely epic, holy fking shit
Unwanted opinion: this version is better than the original.
Eggverse Offficial wow someone actually said it
Easier to the ears but feels less meaningful. I'm fine with it but I prefer the original.
En mi humilde opinión The Killers se quedan bastante cortos a comparación de Joy division.
Good cover
Nice vocal additions
Very underrated cover
I love both versions of this song but this one is prettier for sure
Chido, pero no.
Los amo, son lo mejor :3 :3
awesome cover joy divisiion way befpre there time they were fucking amazing
This song's great to send to your Joy Division fans on April Fool's Day.
I like this better than the original
wrong. the original is better. this cover is impressive.
Based
This cover has way more energy than the original one
Wrong
Actually way less energy
So true and more hook to it
Nunca en la perra vida, carnal.
Fucking amazing cover! The Killers are amazing!
Ptm ayer por escuchar esta rola con mis Homies casi nos lleva la vg, veníamos bien grifos manejando :u
De pura mamada la libramos, ahora ellos jamas olvidaran esta canción
#NoLaEscuchenGrifos :v
This an epic cover! Not as good as the Joy Division version, but it's still great!
It is a good cover! I think both bands are great. Joy Division is definitely more haunting but this definitely earns its place as well.
Originally from Joy Division. Nonetheless, great cover.
Well done!
that might guy profile picture though
+Jordan Hoffman heh
This sounds a lot darker than the original, the other is very 80's punk, this is 2006 murder thrills dark.
lol veeeeery dark with that chorus in the beginning, wow
Luã Almeida Luã young dumb and well... yea
alex perez you cant get irony...
Haha I think it's you who didn't
The original sounds far darker. What are you talking about?
This is a good cover but I much prefer the original version. To me it was much more atmospheric
🖤
I’ve always loved this song, didn’t know about the controversy. Get bent pretentious ones
it's always the hipsters my age (27) that say The Killers butchered this song. Even though those same hipsters wouldn't even know who Joy Division was until they learned that this song was a cover. The same hipsters that thought they were cool because they could name every song on fcking Guitar Hero/Rock Band Then they act like they're the only ones that know that.
ian curtis lo q dejo su influencia el padre dl post punk
Ian kevin Curtís.
Accidentally clicked the vevo version of this song and got a bunch of ads. Thanks RUclips
There's no comparison to the original by Joy Division, and there really shouldn't be. The Killers obviously admired Joy Division enough to cover their song. Different band, different sound. Different isn't always wrong, sometimes it's just different.
I have never heard of joy division 😂 now I’m gonna go educate myself
this is the only time I've ever enjoyed something related to joy division
its a good cover but anyone who reckons it is better than the original is having a laugh..nice guitar sound..very Siouxise
Joy Division is good but this version not only shouldn't be considered trash but is also better than the original by a large margin. Shadowplay is not one of JD's best songs. This version doesn't actually sound like taking a shit inside a portapotty inside an echo chamber.
Mmmm 7/10
É o que
I like this version better
This song is jammen but dam let's check out the original and see. Clearly we can't compare.
Indie rock
si asi es
es un cover
4 me. this is better than the joy division single called with same name
Kill > JD
Sounds like a chicago song
thinking at once how to realise this in photoshop
nada como la de Joy división.
Good cover but it sounds to happy.
nickfonthash everything sounds 400℅ happier compared to Joy Division though
Brandon flowers is still alive Holmes
It's interesting when bands salute their listening pedigree (their 'influences'). Kinda annoying guitar hook there ... but there ya go. Wonder if anyone has tried LWTUA ... imagine the outrage if that was turned into a pop number.
Ian Curtis would be proud of this tbh
Stfu ya dummy. You don't even know him
Kicks the originals ass !
Lol
my input is that joy D. is fucken great and the killers just like and are influenced my a great band. NO!
Way better than JD
Prefer the sex pistols version
Tho the sex pistols were not as good when they became Depeche Mode
Didn't Joy Division cover this?
meh
this cover killed Ian Curtis :/
tried listening to the original, couldn't get through it. The Killers do it better in my opinion.
boo.
hahaha sure boy
i kinda feel the same since it sounds like a more recent version with different sounds and more darker. of course joy divison wasn't really happy xD
haha utter tosh
Lol! Fuck no !
Nope. Sorry.
What? This is a butchered classic.
Ian Curtis has to wallow in his grave :'(
+mikel free To be fair, he was doing that anyway
this is a good cover, but taking a song and covering and using it on your own album is weak. I like both versions and thank the killers to introducing me to a more genuine band joy division
Joy Division > The Killers
this is disgusting its not dark it has no soul to it they butchered it i didn't even know they covered it until i saw the comments of the original song you people should be ashamed listening to this garbage and call it music
and to whom it may concern i was raised with good music including joy division where is Ian's royalties for this!!!! goes to show people have no respect anymore!!
Shut yo bitch ass up f you and the music you grew up with
The original version by Joy Division has as soul. The Killer simply dry hump 80's music and do nothing more. So sad that children mistake the Killers version as music.
+Paul Powell Jr Yes it has as soul. PLEASE
+Paul Powell Jr IT's got soul but it's not a soldier.
Truly dreadful.
You posted cringe
Totally ruined everything JOY DIVISION stands for, the worst cover version I've ever heard, I cringe, while my toes are curling, listening to this. If Ian Curtis was alive he would of placed an injunction to stop this dire version being released.
+Elliot Wheeler
Calm down.
Kat Thank you.
Easy, tiger
I like, i cover didnt need to be equal to the originals song, so, its sounds to me cool!
George Waweru Qual o sentido de fazer um cover igual ao original? Seria melhor ouvir só o original então. Um artista que se propõe a fazer um cover precisa imprimir seu estilo na música e não ser um mero reprodutor.
This is trash compared to the original.
Ron FC3S you're delusional or you don't like covers of any thing
*deep inhale* You......I can't think of a good enough insult...
this version sucks, why try and remake a perfect song.