“A Crippling Blow” is the b-side to
The Killers “Human” (which is only available in Germany), and it shares “Human”’s recommitment to synth washes and big, dumb messages (this one’s about being self-assured and self-reliant). It won’t be appearing on the band’s upcoming
Day & Age (which is due out on Monday, November 24), but it is sure to pop up on a single outside of Germany soon. Whether or not the song is worthy of a title fit for a metal band (seriously, that would be a good band name), I’ll leave up to you. [
Stereogum]