It was difficult to get into Brandon Flowers’ Dublin show on Wednesday – especially for critics. But it would have been a shame to miss The Killers frontman in action at The Academy.

A combination of the intimate setting, a great live performance and the singer's own obvious enjoyment made for an impressive show. Aside from tracks from his current solo album Flamingo, Flowers threw in a cover of Bette Davis Eyes, a reworked When You Were Youngand U2's If God Will Send His Angels,all to a rapturous reception. Standout tracks were Jilted Lovers and Broken Heartsand Playing with Fire.

Words: Deepthroat Photograph: Torey Mundkowsky