Flop Era: The Killers - Wonderful Wonderful

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Flop Era is a micro-essay series that delves into albums by major artists that are generally viewed as disappointing or divisive. Is the reputation unfair, or was it truly the artist's "flop era"?

This time, we travel back to 2017, when rock band The Killers faced a crossroads. After a string of successful album and singles, followed by a five-year break, the band reappeared with their fifth album, Wonderful Wonderful.

Did this return mark a bold new chapter in their career, or signal waning relevance? Find out:

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