
Brandon Flowers Admits He 'Slightly' Regrets Not Saving Solo Hit 'Crossfire' For The Killers
The rock frontman opens up about the 2010 smash track he wishes he turned into a massive band anthem.
By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read
Brandon Flowers is looking back on his career with a mix of pride and a hint of nostalgia, admitting there is one standout track from his individual catalog that should have been a massive anthem for his main group. During a candid question-and-answer session with supporters, the frontman opened up about the delicate balance between writing material for his standalone records and saving big hooks for his famous band. When a curious follower asked if any of his standalone material ever felt like it belonged in his group's repertoire, the singer did not hesitate to single out his very first single as a solo artist. He acknowledged that the song had all the hallmarks of a mega-hit capable of filling arenas if his bandmates had been involved. ## Which Brandon Flowers solo track did he regret keeping for himself? The song at the center of his reflection is "Crossfire," the lead track from his 2010 debut solo album *Flamingo*. Flowers confessed that he frequently circles back to the song, admitting that it likely would have turned into a huge record for his primary rock outfit. While he acknowledged feeling a slight sense of regret about keeping the song for his independent release, he made it clear that he is still deeply proud of the track and intends to keep performing it during his upcoming solo concerts. "Crossfire" proved to be a commercial success when it debuted over a decade ago, peaking at Number Eight on the UK Singles Chart despite receiving a mixed response from critics at the time. Over the years, the track has retained a special place in his repertoire, standing out as one of his defining solo moments. ## Is Brandon Flowers releasing new solo music? The frontman's comments arrived shortly after he dropped his third solo studio album, *Thrasher*, which arrived through Island Records at the end of last month. He had already given fans a taste of the record beforehand by dropping the preview singles "Plans," "Paradise," and "Tiger's Blood." Balancing a high-profile band with a thriving solo career is always a tricky tightrope, but Flowers appears more comfortable than ever reflecting on how his discography came together. Even if he occasionally imagines what "Crossfire" might have sounded like as a full-fledged band track, the singer remains focused on delivering powerhouse performances across all of his musical ventures.
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- Which solo song does Brandon Flowers wish was a Killers track?
- Brandon Flowers stated that his 2010 debut solo single "Crossfire" likely would have been a massive anthem for The Killers if recorded with the full band.
- Did Brandon Flowers release a new solo album?
- Yes, the frontman recently released his third solo studio album, *Thrasher*, through Island Records, preceded by the preview singles "Plans," "Paradise," and "Tiger's Blood."
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