My Own Soul's Warning
"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]
"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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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 |
Background
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
Two music videos have been made for the song.
First video
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
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]
Accolades
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
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Imploding the Mirage.[9]
Recording locations
- 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
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
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[10] | 27 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[11] | 39 |
Canada Rock (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
Scotland (OCC)[13] | 23 |
UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 84 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 4 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 7 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[17] | 19 |
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 10 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | June 17, 2020 | Island |
References
- Blistein, Jon (June 17, 2020). "The Killers Won't Heed 'My Own Soul's Warning' on New Song".
- "The Killers release new single 'My Own Soul's Warning'". June 17, 2020.
- Greene, Andy (May 5, 2020). "How the Killers Started Over Again".
- 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.
- https://uproxx.com/music/best-songs-2020-list/
- https://www.nme.com/features/nme-best-songs-of-the-year-2020-2833773
- Imploding the Mirage (liner notes). The Killers. Island Records. 2020. B0032028-02.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Ultratop.be – The Killers – My Own Soul's Warning" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – 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.
- "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.