Hot Fuss by Killers (00s) (The) (CD, Jun-2004, Island Records USA)

So you've heard the Killers either all over the radio or MTV. You've heard Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me and you've probably loved them... But who are the Killers and should you get the album?

The Killers are part 80s, part rock, and part punk. In sum, they are funky, new and super catchy. While pop music has been infiltrated by bubble gum bands and singers - the Killers, behind front man Brandon Flowers, produce emotional and energetic music that, at its core, is different. While so much of today's music is redundant and homogenous - The Killers introduce a new sound and new feel. The Killers aren't necessarily the best lyricists or vocalists in the world - but are certainly more than satisfactory. Purchase the album and enjoy - one of the gems of 2004.

1. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
2. Mr. Brightside
3. Smile Like You Mean It
4. Somebody Told Me
5. All These Things That I've Done
6. Andy, You're A Star
7. On Top
8. Change Your Mind
9. Believe Me Natalie
10. Midnight Show
11. Everything Will Be Alright

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Coldplay, White Stripes, Keane, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Jet, The Strokes, The Cars, The Cure, The Cult, Depeche Mode, New Order, Oasis or David Bowie

Who knew that the small town of Nephi, Utah was going to produce one of music's most interesting frontman? Brandon Flowers may be somewhat of an introvert in real life but it's hard to see on The Killer's major label debut.

The first half of the album is truly a tour de force as the radio hits "Somebody Told Me" and "Mr. Brightside" knock down the walls of modern rock. Things get a little shakier on the latter tracks and lack the punch of the first half but are still suitable.

Best song? Probably "Mr. Brightside" though "Smile Like You Mean It" comes close. "On Top" is also a bright spot.

Will their next disc be as good? We'll find out soon since they are prepping a new album. The Las Vegas boys will have to put up a sizable effort to top this effort; a sophomore slump would be poison to them.

The Killers have an amazing debut album! Not only are their two top hits on this CD ("Track 2: Mr. Brightside" and "Track 4: Somebody Told Me") but they also have many other great songs.

In particular, I really enjoyed "Track 1: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine", "Track 8: Change Your Mind", and "Track 10: Midnight Show".

The lyrics of the songs are thoughtful and at times, disturbing. That's only to be expected from a band named "The Killers". Jenny Was a Friend of Mine paints a very bleak picture to begin with but the music is so engaging that you probalby won't mind!

Hot Fuss has been a bestselling CD from its release date in 2004 to this very day! It's September 2005 and it is still in the Top 10 CDs sold here in Canada!

They make great music and there is nothing not to like about The Killers. This cd is definatly not one to put on the backburner you will listen to it time and time again once purchasing it. I would definatly recommend it to anybody anywhere at anytime. Buy this cd now. You know you want to if you didn't you wouldn't be reading this review.

I'm writing this review two years after I first heard The Killers. When I first heard The Killers I was 16, driving with the windows down all hair-in-the-wind -like. It was then that Mr. Brightside popped onto the station I was listening to, and 3 min and 47 sec later I was in love.

I'm the type of person that listens to rock/classical/oldies/country/jazz/ska/rap/old movie themes/you name it. So maybe I like the killers because I like all music...or maybe because they really are something worth listening to.

Brandon Flowers’s voice is enamoring, and I love the synthesizer/80's sound. The songs are extremely catchy, but not to the point of monotony. Every song is different, clean cut, and easy on the ears. Buy this CD, listen to the music and you won’t be let down.
It's two years later and I am writing a music review when I should be studying for my astronomy test. Why am I not worried? Because Everything Will Be Alright, of course.


1. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
2. Mr. Brightside
3. Smile Like You Mean It
4. Somebody Told Me
5. All These Things That I've Done
6. Andy, You're A Star
7. On Top
8. Change Your Mind
9. Believe Me Natalie
10. Midnight Show
11. Everything Will Be Alright

ne year after the Killers' debut album "Hot Fuss" was released, it is now re-released as a "limited edition", with 3 additional tracks that have been available on various singles.

"Hot Fuss Limited Edition" (14 tracks, 56 min.) brings the original 11 tracks first. By now, the first half of the album sounds like a "greatest hits" album, that's how familiar tunes like "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine", "Mr. Brightside", "Smile Like You Mean It" and "Somebody Told Me" now are. But the rest of the album is quite good as well, with tracks like "Andy You're a Star", "Change Your Mind" and "Everything Will Be Alright". The bonus tracks are quite good as well, in particular "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" (although the Killers by now are hardly indie). "The Ballad of Michael Valentine" is so-so, but "Under the Gun" is grade A quality and would have fitted nicely onto the album proper.

This re-release is intended to tempt those on the fence that for whatever reason hadn't bought the album yet. Like me. I'm glad that I bought this. If on the other hand you're REALLY into the Killers, your probably have those additional tracks already.

This is one of the few cds i own in which i like EVERY song!!! some more than others, but it's not a cd that i skip songs to get to better ones, they're all great to listen to....perfect listening for getting things done.

This whole cd is awesome. It's more than just the radio hits, the whole album is great. I recommend:)

Actually, “You had me at the first note” is more appropriate.

Why am I paraphrasing the tag line from Jerry McGuire? Well, because that movie and this album have one major thing in common. Both are all about relationships and the fact that – despite what men will say – it is not all about sex and themselves. A successful relationship with someone you love requires two essential acts: commitment and the subordination of ego and super-ego.

Achieving that sort of maturity is not easy. Even for those perceptive enough to realize they must travel that road, the risk of ending up in the ditch is high. The Killers know this and it shows in their music which is rather remarkable in light of the relative chronological youth of keyboardist Brandon Flowers who did the bulk of the songwriting. While his three band mates are pushing past 30, Flowers is still in his mid 20s. The maturity of his lyrics implies a deep and clear understanding of what it takes to make a relationship work and what it takes to survive after one fails.

Most of the songs on this album – I speak of the original Hot Fuss with 11 tracks; I’m planning to remedy that problem with the singles-enhanced version ASAP – are amazingly free of immature attitudes, emotions and phrasing. If there is a sour note it is ‘Andy, You’re a Star,’ which carries a bit of pretentiousness in words and melodies.

And speaking of the music; be prepared for a joyful event. This album has some of the finest production I have heard in the last few years. Yes, the band is influenced by Brit bands, but no, it is not influenced by the negative side of DIY in which everything sounds like a demo! Instead, there is, by and large, a rich texture and atmosphere to virtually every song that – as good production values and exposition will do – draws the listener into not just the song, but the narrator’s soul as well.

One cannot hope for more than this. That is why this album should be on everyone’s shelf.

This c.d. rocks to say the least.
--The songs are soo hip and funky that you just cant get tired of them, the beats and the words just match up perfectly, this is one for the record books. =) The Killers have converted me I am a Killers Fan =)

Love the whole album. No complaints. I liked their sound the first time I heard it. Makes me smile everytime I put it on.

I think this is one of their best cd's.I had it before but lost it and just had to replace it....If you want to try this band and see if you like them this is the perfect cd to try.

This is a great CD if you're looking for something different. One of the few CD's where you don't need to skip any songs.

The Killers transport you to a place of youthful exuberance. In my neighboorhood I saw a tree that was papered. A wild teenage party had occurred in the night. That scene is this album. A wild teenage party in music. And your parents are in Vegas, and never coming home. Now, tap the keg, and buy this excellent music!

loved the cd so much!!! its awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! love the killers!!! one of my favorite cd's ever! theyre great!!!!!!!!!!!

i bought this cd because the killers are the coolest band in the whole wide world and dis is the wooooooooooooooooooorrrrld tht we live in!!!
its one of the best cds of our time and i was soooo sad when mine broke because of my sttoooopid dawg! (still love u B!) but anyways yea wooooo
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This CD by the Killers is one of their best. I received it very fast and it was in perfect condition. I have really enjoyed listening to it many times!

I bought this cd for my daughter who really likes the music group the Killers. Good songs. Nice selection of music.

I had wanted the CD for a while and found it for a great price on eBay. After hearing all the songs, I thoroughly enjoyed them as well as the ones I had already heard. The CD was in excellent, like-new condition. I obtained it for an awesome price.

ITS A GREAT CD THAT HAS A BUNCH OF SONGS THAT YOU'LL RECOGNIZE. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT I HEARD MOST OF THE CD ALREADY AND I NEVER HAD THE CD BEFORE....

I love the Killers and wanted their 1st cd thats why I bought it. The Cd came fast and it was great shape everything worked out great i hope to get more cd's off e bay in the future so far I cant complain.