Hot Fuss
by The Killers
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2004
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 373 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 332 out of 373
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 373
  3. Negative: 22 out of 373

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  1. KarlS
    Dec 29, 2005
    8
    I read this once in a review of another music album and it holds here as well: only the terminally joyless would dislike the killers and hot fuss. Well crafted it may be, but the
  2. Mandy
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    How can you not love them. The Killers brought me back to music from a long derpession with Mr. Brightside...well, and Brandon
  3. carolinar
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    its an amazing album. each song gets better and better
  4. ashley
    Feb 21, 2005
    10
    this cd rox!!!! I encourage everyone to by it!!!!
  5. jamesc
    Mar 15, 2005
    7
    play this cd loud from track 1-7 then turn it off. some brilliant stuff at the start, though im getting tired of 'mr brightside' by now. 'andy youre a star' is a great song only to be marred when it goes soft in the middle. 'on top' is a super tune also. if this record stopped at no 7, it would get a definite 10, but what follows drags it slightly into play this cd loud from track 1-7 then turn it off. some brilliant stuff at the start, though im getting tired of 'mr brightside' by now. 'andy youre a star' is a great song only to be marred when it goes soft in the middle. 'on top' is a super tune also. if this record stopped at no 7, it would get a definite 10, but what follows drags it slightly into mediocrity. very good overall though.… Expand
  6. SP
    Mar 18, 2005
    9
    Can't believe the low score from the 'proper' reviews for this album. it's the best album i've heard fro ages, perhaps one or two weak songs but worth more then 65.
  7. MadeleineH
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    love this album, reminds me of the cure
  8. LouiseB
    Apr 11, 2005
    8
    This is a good album from the killers but it does get a little (and i mean only a little) boring as it gets towards the end
  9. Frank
    Apr 23, 2005
    9
    Only misses out on a 10 because of two songs that have rather repetitive choruses. I am glad to have spent my hard earned money on this album, and I am glad I bought it new - which is something I rarely do.
  10. carlos
    May 16, 2005
    9
    good beats love it
  11. laana
    Aug 12, 2005
    8
    I like The Killers. One thing I dont understand is why everyone is making a big deal about The Bravery. I like the bravery more than the killers I think. and i dont see how the bravery is really trying to sound like them. i think that their latest release all these things that ive done is an amazing song. nice and fluffy as all the killers songs tend to be. the bravery wins this battle I like The Killers. One thing I dont understand is why everyone is making a big deal about The Bravery. I like the bravery more than the killers I think. and i dont see how the bravery is really trying to sound like them. i think that their latest release all these things that ive done is an amazing song. nice and fluffy as all the killers songs tend to be. the bravery wins this battle for me. LOPe… Expand
  12. candicea
    Sep 14, 2005
    10
    This CD was the best and it best decribed them in it. my favoite song is Somebody Told Me and i love it because it has alot of drama and that basicly is my life. So this CD is a have to buy or you totally are missing out.
  13. TanyaL
    Sep 14, 2005
    10
    This is the best CD ever and i love it. me and my boyfriend Laan love to listen and rock out with are guitars. Its the best CD ever, in the WORLD!!
  14. marshallm
    Sep 17, 2005
    10
    it's amazing! it has brought back into rock and roll!
  15. JulieK
    Jan 18, 2006
    9
    The best album in years. And yes, I mean years! These guys have what most bands lack now(i e Good Charlotte, Simple Plan) Talent and style. Although very influenced by bands of the 80's, they still come out with a sound that's all their own. Great album!
  16. RastraT
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    The killers are getting better and are sure to rule the music world in the near furure...keep on rocking...hot fuss rocks
  17. DanteB
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    The best album in years!!!
  18. VilleB.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Best album of 2004.
  19. Danwood
    Jan 14, 2009
    8
    Fantastic debut and contains possibly the killers best song With All The Things That I've done. This album contains the biggest singles but is really just a hint of the great things to come.
  20. Kylie
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    This ablum is brilliant. Every song is great. The Killers are a fantastic band.
  21. MateoG.
    Jul 18, 2009
    9
    One of my favorite albums of all time! Yeah!
  22. CecyS
    Nov 13, 2004
    10
    I absolutely LOVE ALL the songs on this album. The day i heard "somebody told me" I just HAD to get the cd. Im a big Duran Duran fan, so this cd was good to me. Plus Brandon Flowers is a total HOTTIE!!!
  23. elizabethbitch
    Dec 26, 2004
    10
    love the cd and love them!!!!!!
  24. franm
    Dec 14, 2006
    9
    its a great album, i love the song "andy your a star" its very underground, also "midnigt show", and... well a lot. Its great to listen it in the bus when you go to college, it really wake you up. PS: I´m chilean (south america for the people who think its a spice) and here they have a lot of fans
  25. RelaxingKyle
    Sep 2, 2011
    8
    This album is good. I don't feel like going into details. The sole purpose of this review is to point out how The Killers are in no way a Strokes copy. This album came out in 2004. By 2004, The Strokes had release two albums, Is This It (their masterpiece) and Room On Fire. I will admit that there are some similarities between The Killers and any Strokes album post First Impressions Of TheThis album is good. I don't feel like going into details. The sole purpose of this review is to point out how The Killers are in no way a Strokes copy. This album came out in 2004. By 2004, The Strokes had release two albums, Is This It (their masterpiece) and Room On Fire. I will admit that there are some similarities between The Killers and any Strokes album post First Impressions Of The Earth (meaning that and Angles). However, The Killers and The Strokes from this era really are two entirely different things. First of all, The Strokes received endless praise for Is This It because it was extremely raw and catchy. It was deliberately rough around the edges, sounding like they didn't give a **** about a big studio sound, which is unlike their newer work. The Killers, mainly this album, give off a much more grand and clean cut sound. There is a whole lot of synth used in many of the songs on this album, and it all sounds big and clean, much unlike The Strokes. Now anyone who says that this album is a Strokes rip-off can go **** themselves. Either way, Is This It is much better than this. This is better than most of The Strokes other work though.… Expand
  26. MidnightShow
    Sep 14, 2010
    10
    Fantastic album , this album is filled with modern classics (Mr.Brightside , All These Things That I've Done) , epic Basslines (eg : Jenny) , quirky Synths (eg : Somebody Told Me) , fine guitar work , energetic drumming and dark lyrics about Jealousy , Paranoia and Regret.

    The 2nd half of the album takes longer to warm too but is very good
  27. MatthewColombia
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    It's one of my favorite albums of the last decade. Its hooks, lyrics, choruses, the band performance in general is great. Love the drums, the synths, basslines, vocals.... It doesn't have a disapointing son in the entire album. It's one of those albums you can listen to without skipin a single track. Love the b-sides also. A must listen for every alt. rock/indie fan in the world (And alsoIt's one of my favorite albums of the last decade. Its hooks, lyrics, choruses, the band performance in general is great. Love the drums, the synths, basslines, vocals.... It doesn't have a disapointing son in the entire album. It's one of those albums you can listen to without skipin a single track. Love the b-sides also. A must listen for every alt. rock/indie fan in the world (And also an 80's new wave fan can also like it)… Expand
  28. Vampire25
    Jan 25, 2012
    8
    Hot Fuss really doesn't sound like any other album I've ever heard. And that's what I love about it. It sets itself apart from most other indie albums. The Killers make stylish indie rock music that not many other bands can pull off as well as they did in Hot Fuss. Each track sounds significant and catchy. Not a single weak track. But the album mostly shines in the first half of it. "JennyHot Fuss really doesn't sound like any other album I've ever heard. And that's what I love about it. It sets itself apart from most other indie albums. The Killers make stylish indie rock music that not many other bands can pull off as well as they did in Hot Fuss. Each track sounds significant and catchy. Not a single weak track. But the album mostly shines in the first half of it. "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" starts out the album perfectly with it's fast guitars, funky bass, and catchy chorus. Easily the best track on the album but every other song stands on it's own. Great debut album. B+… Expand
  29. MichaelMcKitt
    Jun 29, 2012
    7
    The Killers' first instalment was a breakthrough for them, undoubtedly. It catapulted them into the spotlight, aided, of course, by their critically acclaimed hit Mr. Brightside. The four singles released (Tracks 2-5) were highlights of an otherwise dull album. The album has far more misses than hits, with forgettable tracks such as 'Glamorous Indie, Rock & Roll', 'On Top' and 'Believe MeThe Killers' first instalment was a breakthrough for them, undoubtedly. It catapulted them into the spotlight, aided, of course, by their critically acclaimed hit Mr. Brightside. The four singles released (Tracks 2-5) were highlights of an otherwise dull album. The album has far more misses than hits, with forgettable tracks such as 'Glamorous Indie, Rock & Roll', 'On Top' and 'Believe Me Natalie'. However, when it hits the highlights, it truly hits the highlights. Tracks like 'Smile Like You Mean It', 'All These Things That I've Done' and 'Midnight Show' truly are the pillars of the album. The lyrics feel too mainstream, and a tad immature when compared to The Killers' future releases. A respectable album non-the-less, however definitely not their best.… Expand
  30. le_one
    Jun 4, 2013
    10
    This is epic. It has the fan favorite "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine", the worldwide hits "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me" and the classic "All These Things That I've Done". Also, one of my favorites "Smile Like You Mean It", the final single from Hot Fuss. "On Top" is a delicious synth-rock trip. "Change Your Mind", another one of my favorites, shows their capacity of creating greatThis is epic. It has the fan favorite "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine", the worldwide hits "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me" and the classic "All These Things That I've Done". Also, one of my favorites "Smile Like You Mean It", the final single from Hot Fuss. "On Top" is a delicious synth-rock trip. "Change Your Mind", another one of my favorites, shows their capacity of creating great rock and roll ballads with epic synthesizers. Plus "Midnight Show" has its unique strength and dark ambience. This album is a must-have for people with good taste in music.… Expand
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    Most of Hot Fuss slides by without creating much of a stir, but it's got too many memorable moments to be written off.
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  2. Blender
    80
    They're not the first--or even the fifteenth--recent band to draw on that era [of the 1980s], but they're among the most assured. [#27, p.138]
  3. PopMatters
    50
    What's most shocking about Hot Fuss, though, is how, after five sensational songs, the rest of the album completely implodes, as the other six tracks get weighed down by too much production, a lack of memorable hooks, and some inexplicable musical touches that may have sounded clever in the studio, but wind up sounding disastrous on the CD.
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