My Own Soul's Warning
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| "My Own Soul's Warning" | ||||
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| Single by the Killers | ||||
| from the album Imploding the Mirage | ||||
| Released | June 17, 2020 | |||
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| Genre | Heartland rock · new wave· Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brandon Flowers | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| The Killers singles chronology | ||||
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| First music video | ||||
| "My Own Soul's Warning" on YouTube | ||||
| Second music video | ||||
| "My Own Soul's Warning" (Michael Hili Video) on YouTube | ||||
"My Own Soul's Warning" is a song by American rock band the Killers from their sixth studio album, Imploding the Mirage (2020). It was released on June 17, 2020, as the third single from the album.[1][2]
Background[edit]
Album lead track, "My Own Soul's Warning" was written near the end of the Imploding the Mirage sessions.[3] The cover artwork is by American artist Thomas Blackshear.
Music videos[edit]
Two music videos have been made for the song.
First video[edit]
The first music video, released via YouTube on July 16, 2020, is a sneak peek from a forthcoming short film with director Sing Lee tied to the Killers' then-upcoming album Imploding the Mirage.[4][1] The film will premiere on Apple Music. The music video has snippets reminding of an Americana theme. There are a number of stories going on.[5]
Second video[edit]
The second music video, directed by Michael Hili, premiered on YouTube on August 20, 2020, just over a month after the first video. It features frontman Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. going on a road trip together in a pickup truck through cornfields and snow-covered forests.[6]
Awards and accolades[edit]
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Rock | Nominated |
Uproxx listed it as No. 5 on its Best Songs of 2020.[7] NME listed it as No. 14 on its Best Songs of 2020.[8]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Imploding the Mirage.[9]
Recording locations[edit]
- Recorded at Subtle McNugget Studios (Los Angeles), Electro-Vox Recording Studios (Los Angeles), and Battle Born Studios (Las Vegas)
- Mixed at Subtle McNugget Studios (Los Angeles) and Effie Street Studios (Los Angeles)
- Mastered at The Lodge (New York City)
Personnel[edit]
The Killers
- Brandon Flowers – vocals, synth, organ, glockenspiel
- Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
- Jonathan Rado – production, bass, organ, guitar, cello, string synth, piano
- Shawn Everett – production, recording, mixing
- Ivan Wayman – engineering
- Robert Root – engineering
- Ariel Rechtshaid – mixing
- Bobby Lee Parker – guitar
- Rob Moose – strings
- Roger Joseph Manning Jr. – keys
- Brian D'Addario – acoustic guitar
- Emily Lazar – mastering
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[10] | 27 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[11] | 39 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
| Scotland (OCC)[13] | 23 |
| Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 79 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 84 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] | 4 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 7 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] | 19 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 10 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[20] | 35 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] | 32 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 17, 2020 | Island |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (June 17, 2020). "The Killers Won't Heed 'My Own Soul's Warning' on New Song". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "The Killers release new single 'My Own Soul's Warning'". NME. June 17, 2020.
- ^ Greene, Andy (May 5, 2020). "How the Killers Started Over Again". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Jon Blistein (March 20, 2020). "Killers Tease New Short Film With Grand 'Caution' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Announce Album Release Date, Plus 'My Own Soul's Warning' Video". Billboard. July 16, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Josh (August 20, 2020). "The Killers premiere new "My Own Soul's Warning" video". ABC News Radio. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "The 50 Best Songs Of 2020". Uproxx.com. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "The 50 best songs of 2020". Nme.com. December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Imploding the Mirage (liner notes). The Killers. Island Records. 2020. B0032028-02.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "The Killers – My Own Soul's Warning" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers – My Own Soul's Warning" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 41/2020 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ "The Killers Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
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