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Universal acclaim- based on 373 Ratings
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Positive: 332 out of 373
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Mixed: 19 out of 373
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Negative: 22 out of 373
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Sep 27, 2020Every Song on this album has its own high value. Especially Mr.Brightside ( the best jealousy song ever written ), All these things that I have done and Jenny was a friend of mine. There is not a single song on this album that is not worth listening to. Highly recommended!
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ryanDec 28, 2004i love the killers!! this is one of the best albums i've ever heard! they have a lot of talent. every song is incredible!!
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JorisSep 23, 2006Definitely not true that this is an album with 3 good songs (the awesome singles) and all filler for the rest! Listen to BELIEVE ME NATHALIE (my favourite), Jenny was a friend of mine, on top, midnight show or even Andy you're a star -which has an almost haunting emotional emo- feel to it- Magnificent Debut!
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RandehOct 14, 2004
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MhJun 28, 2004Strokes tribute band? Awful voice? Some people sholud just donate their brain to science.
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JDNov 2, 2008It's great! Who could hate this I don't get it? Haters go listen to the CBBC Soundtrack, it might suit you more!
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VinceH.Oct 23, 2004
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kevinJun 17, 2004puts the strokes to shame in a major way...the killers have accomplished the impossible task of taking what made music from the eighties so memorable and updating it in a way that should leave the strokes scratching their heads in amazement. a rare feat for an amazing live band to translate so well to an album. perfect getting ready to rule the town soundtrack.
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SuleimanM.May 18, 2009An impressive first offering, and an enjoyable one at that. Hot Fuss is a great album, and if you're just getting into The Killers, it's a great place to start. Songs such as Mr. Brightside should easily impress.
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DonalCJul 23, 2009First 5 songs are amazing. 6 and 7 are good. the rest are poor!
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Nov 8, 2011A near flawless pop rock album. From the opening bass line of Jenny Was a Friend of Mine you're under the Killers spell and you have no choice, but to dance your ass off.
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Dec 15, 2013A classic indie rock album, ''Smile Like You Mean It'' and ''Jenny Was a Friend of Mine'' are the highlights of the album and we can't fail to highlight the gay passion by Brandon in ''Andy You're Star''.
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MusicMavenJul 10, 2004I'd rate this one a 7.5. It's a very enjoyable entry in the recent log of 80's influenced rock-n-roll (i.e. Stills, Stellastarr, Interpol, British Sea Power, etc). The Killers offer a little more affected style and a little less depth and substance than some of their peers, but better than half the album hits the bullseye, and the rest is a decent effort.
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britneypJun 4, 2005awesome CD...although i do agree that it gets kinda dull at the end, brandons looks make up for the dullness.........mmm brandon.... ;P
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AnnieMJul 23, 2004I love the CD. I haven't stopped listening to it since I saw the Killers on tour!!
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AntBSep 7, 2004Amazing. What a lot of people don't understand...which is why they gave this cd a 0...is that the ENTIRE CD is about the murder of a girl. Listen closely! Well...except Indie Rock and Roll...but other than that...it has to do with the murder. Amazing. Kind of like a Rock-Opera circa The Who. Very nice!
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jensSep 8, 2004not bad :-) x
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brandysJul 6, 2005it should acually be high votes cause i love the killers exspesually brandon he is soooo hot!! but u r all grate u album rocks!!!!!!!!!!
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KyleLFeb 3, 2008Paul is dead on, first five songs rock and the rest is not worht listening to.
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HeatherMDec 30, 2004i've listened to this album a thousand times and each time gives me an eargasm! the video for Mr. Brightside was brilliant, and Brandon is having my love children. this cd has brought meaning back to my listening pleasures.
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JonKJun 15, 2004
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kathleencJul 1, 2004its good enough to eat!
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bonFJul 14, 2004this album rocks! i cant wait to see them in concert. Most of the tracks are good, from 1 all the way to 5 and track #8. I cant believe some people rated it 0. Haters!, dont hate congratulate, its music man.
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jefflJul 8, 2004ridiculously stellar! Brandon's vocals are a bit 80's style, but in a good way. i think ppl will really relate to it, and if they dont its not meant to be in there hands.im gonna tell everyone i know to buy that cd, otherwise theyll miss out. good luck in the future Brandon and the Killers.
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MelissaAug 11, 2004The Killers are absolutely amazing. The first time I heard "Somebody Told Me" on the radio, I couldn't stop listening to it. I bought the CD the day it was released and love every song that's on it. It's about time an album this good hits store shelves! Can't wait to see them perform in RI on the 17th!!
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PaulWAug 8, 2004One of my favourite bands this summer, this band will be big, glamorous indie rock n' roll is a fantastic song, shame its not on the american version!
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ElizabethPOct 13, 2005This band has so much ENERGY and the songs are damn CATCHY! There are two songs that don't live up to the rest of the cd, but the highs of this album more than make up for it. This is music you can rock to.
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JessicaCOct 21, 2005
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AliBJan 29, 2005Next Big thing?!?! Brandon Flowers has an awesome voice. These guys know a few things about music! LUV IT!!!!
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HayleyhusseyJan 4, 2005fantastic!
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DianaPJan 7, 2005I LOVE this band! My favs being smile like you mean it and midnight show. These guys sound awesome and that brandon looks nnn-ICE.
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JenDFeb 1, 2005Best album of the year
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SamanthaWFeb 10, 2005I just love Brandon Flowers. It's noting like the screaming/ whining everyone's been hearing on the radio nowadays. It's something new and jammin'. The choruses are something else, too. Compared to bands just repeating things over and over. At least 1 1/2 thumbs up. (lol)
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davidlFeb 20, 2005Better with more listening. Some weak moments, but for the most part it had a hold on me in some capacity, be it emotionally or melodically. Good stuff
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neilsFeb 3, 2005brilliant, best album of the year
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seanselFeb 8, 2005it is difficult to describe in words the theatrical cheezy glory that is the killers.. too 80's awesome.. too dramatic.. too pretty boy.. too synth.. too bad there are only two great singles (2 and 4). Easily the best pop alt singles since No Doubt Saturn...
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emilyjMay 24, 2005there grea so yall stop saying thety are bad and brandon is so hot
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GaryAJun 8, 2005Great first half but gets dull towards the end.
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kylefOct 26, 2006brilliant album from the killers
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shmittyOct 5, 2006Awesome album, plenty of filler. Only bad song is the last track.
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JennyVMar 20, 2006
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PaulOct 12, 2007The first five tracks are superb the rest of the album is OK
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RaiM.Dec 20, 2004brandon flowers is someone never to forget. this CD is original, beautiful, sensational. He has a voice of an angel. you don't have to compare, you just know it's the best there is. and brans voice really is killer good. and if thats not enough for you guys, brandon flowers hot.
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joeylDec 7, 2004its the best thing. i love it its awesome possum
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[Anonymous]Jun 15, 2004The first five songs are amazing. So amazing that they make up for the six or so unmemorable ones that come after it. Oh, except the one with Natalie and the gogo dancer. C'mon, that's pure genius.
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allanJun 20, 2004I like it a lot, but like the guy up above I have to overrate it to make up for the 0's. There are a number of great songs that make it way more than a 0. I would say it is a 7.5
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BaconMcNibbletsJun 25, 2004Not bad. A fun mix of Hot Hot Heat, Pulp, and Stellastarr*. Worthy of your hard-earned money.
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PriyaJun 29, 2004Head about The Killers from early on and when I first hear "Mr. Brightside" after one of my friends made me listen to it, I was hooked. A very good band that should be recognized as themselves, and not as other bands.
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ShaneJul 2, 2004
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AdalgisoMJul 22, 2004Wonderful
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FoolyCoolyFan520Jul 23, 2004Normally I would give this album an 8 but everyone is bringing it down. Ithought this was a great cd. If you like Franz (it's pronounced frans not fer-an-s) Ferdinad or Stellastarr*, youll'really dig it. Great mix of trans, techno, altrock and power punk. My fav song has to be Mr. Bright side. I wouldn't recamend this to generic LP people but it sort of reminded me of the Darkness.
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stuartkJul 4, 2004hey shut, shut up. This is great album, mostly. Well, half great; half kind of forgettable.
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krysAug 21, 2004the cd is dope. why does everyone think music has to be so deep and meaningful? good music is good music.
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AmandaDAug 23, 2004I love it.....It's catchy and puts me in a mellow mood. I relate to alot of the songs.....moresay feel the same way?
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JenMJan 15, 2005Being an eternal Cure fan through and through I was pleasantly surprised to hear similarities in The Killers. The unique and catchy sound and vibe of this CD provides a great distraction from all the rap music I am constantly hearing, most of it all sounding the same. Bravo!
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MorganBJan 17, 2005they're awsome
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adamJan 21, 2005absolutely amazing thats all you can say
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JilliOct 21, 2005This is a highlight of the light rock pop genre. The sounds of Franz Ferdinand and the feel of The Strokes, and the old-school-ness of Duran Duran combine to make this album full of songs that you find playing in your head all day long. Love it.
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ChrisJDec 2, 2005If this album didn't have Mr Brightside on it I'd give it a 4. The murder story is gripping and the synth sound is v.cool but the vocals are okay at best. Although, frankly, it's worth buying just to play Brightside again, and again, and again, and again. Helluva song!
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arisfJan 23, 2005I love this album!I think it's great.The sound is awsome,and Brandon's voice is amazing!It's permanently on my CD-player.
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frederikwJan 26, 2005first 5 songs are ok but then it goes downward.
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SimonPJan 3, 2005Full marks to the killers because they have made an album that grabs you with the first five songs, with some stonking bass riffs, then keep you hanging on with the later songs, which although don't appeal as much at first, are the kind that just grow and grow on you.
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SamDOct 3, 2005the limited edition, with indie rock and roll, ballad of valentine and under the gun, is better. also the second half of the songs do not suck! they just take some getting used to
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NateMOct 5, 2005This is great pop, pure and simple. I can't believe that all of the hipster mags gave such poor reviews - and sad that so many did this while comparing the band to Duran Duran or DM - there is no comparison beyond the use of keyboards. The album is in the top 5 of 2005 pop.
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KatieCJan 7, 2005I dont know what some of those critics were thinking brandon flowers is awesome and hott the band is totally what we need its time good music came back i love there inavative songs lyrics along with the sound they are amazing besides its so great to have a band with a singer youd just love to look at mmmm hes hott
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KateCFeb 1, 2005they are a great group i hope soon they drop a next album, Brandom you are so hot!
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DarrenOFeb 13, 2005Love the album. Even Mr Brightside, the first song I heard by The Killers, hasn't got old, its just so wonderful. And the other songs are just as great too. Brilliant.
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kaleyfFeb 19, 2005brandon flowers might quite possibly be the best male vocalist ever. and hottest.
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ElizabethSMar 17, 2005This album is a great car cd. Sing along at the top of your lungs while your alone in your car and you will achieve true musical nirvana. Well maybe not that good but it does make you feel great and this band is going places. I really enjoyed it after the third listen adn the major singles still sound great.
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AleksCApr 21, 2005The Killers debut album is pretty good. The first few tracks are great, and I listen to them a lot. While the rest seems, too stale for me even to bother.
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jyotirmayadJul 10, 2005Refreshing, exhiilarating, good energy -- this band has a good future.
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karlaFlowers(Iwish)Jul 16, 2005
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jerryfSep 22, 2005i totally agree with marshall m., this si a brilliant record. it too has brought me back to rock music!
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ClaireDSep 8, 2005This album is fun, that's all there is to it!
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kelseycSep 8, 2005this cd is one of my favs
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ExecutionerJonesFeb 12, 2006They're so tight, that when they turn it all on it hits you like a bomb blast! Incredible album.
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AlanRMar 28, 2006This album changed the way I look at alt music.
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ThomasJun 25, 2006One of the best albums I heart in a while. Great drums and guitare. favourite song = On Top. If you like The Killers also check out : Hard-fi and The Bravery
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IvOAug 13, 2006great album! can´t wait for the new one!
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LukeTSep 11, 2006'Hot fuss' has alot of singles that made the killers very popular indeed. Such as 'Somebody Told Me' 'All These Things Ive Done' and 'Smile Like You Mean It' They are probably the best indie/rock band at the moment and this album proves it.
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MusicLoverOct 21, 2007It's a classic. Every song's amazing. I have nothing else to say, but see for yourself.
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AlannaBFeb 14, 2007I don't know what that "Dot Music" is talking about... The Killers Rock!!!
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PaulBMay 14, 2007It's all a matter of taste, but Hot Fuss and Sam's Town were the first and only full albums I downloaded on my new MP3 player, so that means I love'em!! Sure they may be a bit overdone, but everything is so well placed! They make me move and smile, and when I play them loud, my whole household's mood lifts. They're doing their job in that respect.
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nattybumpoMay 11, 2008I agree with Paul, the first five tracks are amazing and the rest of the album is mediocre.
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AnnM.Sep 12, 2008The best album in a long long time, in fact, the only band that has got me completely hooked.
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ScottWApr 30, 2009The Killers first album is truly A killer when it comes to pop rock. Flower's voice is going to go far. On this album it dose and the band along with him. The first 5 and last song rock the album. As for the rest not so much so as to reach a 10 rating just on the songs alone. Still though its a classic and its only the first.
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amylDec 15, 2004its MINT !! brandon is looooosh!
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JohnMDec 27, 2004not bad. half the album justfies the hype. and 'someboy told me' is a fab single. Apart from that, the killers are just shed 7 with suits...
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JeaADec 29, 2004Awesome album.
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JonGDec 31, 2004
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PeterMJun 17, 2004A very well-rounded album with some creative lyrics as well.
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GTJun 22, 2004An overall good cd. Tracks 1-4 are amazing, track everything else could be better except track 7 which has a kick ass beat and electronic sound. The worst song is Any Your A Star track 6. What the Hell is that song doing on there.
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RhondatylJun 23, 2004its not a great c.d, but its not a bad one. i think its way better than what some people are saying and thats why i gave it a ten.
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WalterUAug 18, 2004"Hot Fuse" not only has the melodies, but the attitude that goes with it. Lovers' turmoil is expressed deeply witth with great synths that everyone can relate to. Don't miss out...
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VB3Sep 11, 2004Critic are jealous this album is really , but u have to adapt
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ElizabethTSep 29, 2004I think this album is amazing. It is such a great change from half the crap that has been released these past years. I am glad that the Killers are brave enough and smart enough to put 80's pop and glam back into the music scene. I 've missed all that great music.
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LeandroCNov 25, 2005Amazing debut album, from this great band, i expect they come to argentina soon.
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BryanRJan 13, 2005This band is no doubt in my mind the BEST!!!! the songs never get worse they all blend in theres not one song that stinks on this album a MUST have.
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BritniKJan 14, 2005This band ROCKS!!! I LOVE Mr. Brightside!
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HeleneDec 18, 2005I love Mr. Brightside. The lyrics, the music, and the video to that one song make the whole CD worth buying and the Killers worth listening to. And it's worth listening to again... and again... and again... and again. I should know; I've had it on repeat for the past two hours. haha...
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Awards & Rankings
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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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BlenderThey'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]
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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.