''Killer'' is the fourth studio album by Australian musician

Dan Sultan Daniel Leo Sultan is an Australian alternative rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, actor and author. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 he won Best Male Artist and Best Blues & Roots Album for his second album, '' Get Out While You Can'' (N ...

, released in July 2017. At the

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, the album was nominated for three awards; Best Male Artist,

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and Best Independent Album.

Reception

ABC said "''Killer'' is full of great songs. It gives more bang for buck than any Dan Sultan record so far, and the fact that it is an evolution in his sound is just a welcome bonus. Dan Sultan is still a rockstar on ''Killer'', just one of a different kind. It suits him just fine." Jake Cleland from Stack said "''Killer'' delivers gospel and blues in a package of tight rock songs." adding " he albumis poised to sweep up anyone not already on Sultan's soul train." Josh Butler from Huffington Post said "

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set aside his trusty guitar for much of the record, instead moving toward synthesisers and electronic drums. The classic Sultan touches are still there, and this is still very much a blues record -- but it feels newer, more urgent and vital." Paul Smith from

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said on ''Killer'', "

created an altogether more ambitious sound, with electronica, choirs and orchestral elements added to his gutsy, bluesy, gospel tone."

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