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2016 single by the Killers
“Peace of Mind” is a song by American rock band the Killers, released as a single from the remastered double vinyl celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sam’s Town (2006). The song, written by founding members Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, was originally a demo track recorded in 2006 during sessions for Sam’s Town.[3] The song peaked at No. 39 on Billboard‘s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.[4]
Background and release
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“Peace of Mind” was written by frontman Brandon Flowers and founding guitarist Dave Keuning, and produced by Flood, Alan Moulder, and the Killers, who produced the rest of Sam’s Town.[5]
“Peace of Mind” was first announced alongside the Sam’s Town 10th Anniversary double vinyl reissue, which was revealed on August 1, 2016.[3] Alongside the announcement of the double vinyl reissue, two shows dates playing Sam’s Town cover-to-cover were announced at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, the namesake of the album.[6] “Peace of Mind”, along with the double vinyl reissue, was released on October 7, 2016 via Bong Load Records.[7]
“Peace of Mind” was met with positive reviews upon release. Stereogum magazine called the song “a grand, sweeping ballad,” noting that “hearing a song like this for the first time in 2016 is a striking experience”.[8] Consequence of Sound remarked that “this leftover cut is a sweeping affair, and sees Brandon Flowers beckoning over a jaunty piano”, and A.V. Club magazine described the song as having “Steinman-esque bombast and wordplay, swirling ‘60s organs, and big guitars”.[9][10] Uproxx called the song “a swirl of massive builds and post-U2 touchstones”.[11]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Sam’s Town.[5]
- ^ Peace of Mind – Single by The Killers on Apple Music, 2016-10-07, retrieved 2025-10-09
- ^ “The Killers release previously unheard Sam’s Town outtake “Peace Of Mind”“. AV Club. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ a b Britton, Luke Morgan (2016-10-07). “Listen to The Killers’ ‘Sam’s Town’ demo ‘Peace Of Mind’“. NME. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ “The Killers | Biography, Music & News”. Billboard. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ a b Sam’s Town (liner notes). The Killers. Island Records. 2006. B0007221-02.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (2016-08-01). “The Killers Announce Sam’s Town Reissue, 10th Anniversary Party”. Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ Toney, Jordan. “The Killers release previously unheard ‘Sam’s Town’-era demo, “Peace of Mind”“. Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ “Hear The Killers’ Previously Unreleased Sam’s Town Outtake “Peace Of Mind”“. Stereogum. 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (2016-10-07). “The Killers share unreleased Sam’s Town-era demo “Peace of Mind” — listen”. Consequence. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ “The Killers release previously unheard Sam’s Town outtake “Peace Of Mind”“. AV Club. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ “The Killers Released A New Song To Celebrate A Decade Of ‘Sam’s Town’“. UPROXX. 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ “The Killers Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)”. Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ “Release group “Peace of Mind” by The Killers – MusicBrainz”. musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
