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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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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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mikebJun 15, 2004total talentless sham.
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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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KarlSDec 29, 2005I 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
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MandyJan 29, 2005How can you not love them. The Killers brought me back to music from a long derpession with Mr. Brightside...well, and Brandon
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carolinarFeb 16, 2005its an amazing album. each song gets better and better
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ashleyFeb 21, 2005this cd rox!!!! I encourage everyone to by it!!!!
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jamescMar 15, 2005
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SPMar 18, 2005Can'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.
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MadeleineHMar 22, 2005love this album, reminds me of the cure
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LouiseBApr 11, 2005This 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
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FrankApr 23, 2005Only 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.
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ZachLApr 27, 2005
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carlosMay 16, 2005good beats love it
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laanaAug 12, 2005
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candiceaSep 14, 2005This 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.
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TanyaLSep 14, 2005This 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!!
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marshallmSep 17, 2005it's amazing! it has brought back into rock and roll!
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BenSSep 23, 2005After two stunning singles in 'smile like you mean it' and 'mr brightside' in was frankly dissapointed with the album. 'Andy your a star' and 'smile like you mean it', were still great indie songs but soon began to grate while 'glamorous indie rock and roll' is frankly embarrasing. Patchy.
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MichaelCOct 11, 2006The Killers pulled off a solid debut. Hot Fuss could have been exceptional, if it weren't for the second half, which is almost unlistenable. The music flows well, and, out of all of the 80s New Wave revival jokes, err, sorry bands to release albums, The Killers are definitely the best.
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JulieKJan 18, 2006The 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!
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RastraTDec 13, 2006The killers are getting better and are sure to rule the music world in the near furure...keep on rocking...hot fuss rocks
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DanteBJun 25, 2006The best album in years!!!
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AndrewGJun 29, 2006The Killers have produced three of the best singles in recent times in Mr Brightside, All These Things that Ive Done and Somebody Told Me and there are two or three more tracks here that live up to that standard...but the album is perhaps weighed down by a lack of direction. Promising debut though
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VilleB.Oct 11, 2007Best album of 2004.
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SchmitJan 27, 2008Not especially interesting music, some catchy singles, but that's all.
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DanwoodJan 14, 2009Fantastic 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.
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KylieJan 26, 2009This ablum is brilliant. Every song is great. The Killers are a fantastic band.
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MateoG.Jul 18, 2009One of my favorite albums of all time! Yeah!
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CecySNov 13, 2004I 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!!!
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elizabethbitchDec 26, 2004love the cd and love them!!!!!!
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franmDec 14, 2006its 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
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Sep 2, 2011
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Sep 14, 2010Fantastic 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.
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May 26, 2012I really enjoyed this album, and I think it is the group's second best, behind Day and Age. The majority of the songs on this album can pass as singles, and I really like the amount of energy that this album gives off. It is a very catchy and mostly very upbeat record that anyone can enjoy.
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Jul 28, 2011
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Oct 19, 2011One of the best albums of the 00's. It is 11 perfect tracks with a completely different style than the horrors of that decade. There are some truly stellar tracks including "Jenny Was A Friend of Mine" and call me crazy but I think that's one of the greatest songs of all time
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Jun 17, 2012
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Dec 15, 2012Just a great album! It's definitely my favorite Killers album. It has great songs that are great to listen to over and over again. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Sep 25, 2012Nice debut from a great band. Features some of their best songs and, of course, Brandon Flower's great voice! And also the great musicians by his side, who made one really cool LP here. Sometimes it's lyrically a bit plain, but I can easily connive at that.
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Dec 11, 2012This is the best album I've ever listened too. All the songs are great, can't pick a favorite! The Killers have a lot of talent! 'Midnight Show' is for sure the most underrated song on the album!
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Nov 1, 2017
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Aug 19, 2020The Killers show off their talent in this debut by rafting some of the catchiest pop singles of the decade. Some of the songs are a bit slow and repetitive and Flowers’ voice is ear-splittingly bad.
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Apr 28, 2017
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Feb 4, 2016Interesting use of synths to support the guitar leads and bass lines but production that at times does not do some the sound any justice. opens very strong with catchy grooves but the second half simply does not deliver. would of been perfect as an EP of 5 or 6 tracks
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Aug 26, 2016
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Apr 2, 2017I really enjoy their hit songs like Mr. Brightside, but frankly, the rest of the album is quite disappointing and not as musical and catchy as i wished it was.
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Aug 8, 2017Although I believe there are a lot of standout tracks to come out of this album, including my personal favorite ''Somebody Told Me'', I have a feeling that the album contains two parts. Part A which is a masterpiece, and Part B that starts at ''On Top'' which is really subpar. I didn't dislike the entire album, only part of it.
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Jan 13, 2018
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Feb 5, 2018Hot Fuss is the essential album of the 2000's. it includes great instrumentation with gripping baselines. Powerful synths and emotional ballads. This album is the closest to perfection any album from the decade has gotten to.
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Feb 25, 2018This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Apr 17, 2018Easily one of the best albuns of the 00's. The way Brandon write about teenage and the mix of catchy and complex guitar lines of Dave make this album a masterpiece.
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May 18, 2020Most of the songs are pretty one-dimensional, and Flowers’s voice gets old pretty quick.
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Aug 29, 2020Incrível, perfeito para um primeiro álbum!
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Aug 13, 2021Hot Fuss, el album debut de la banda, por lejos el mejor album que han hecho y el que mas expresa la esencia de la banda, de la epoca del indie rock, movido, emocionante y hasta conmovedor
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Aug 21, 2022Hot Fuss Its a really good and well made pop rock album i have listen to it 6 times already and every New listen i see New thinks and im leaft with a good feeling and smile i really apricieit the album (im sorry If I rided something wrong english is my second launlig)
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Jun 23, 2023This is the best The Killers album, it gets very good parts of the Rock genre and mixes with great lyrics, of course it contain some mistakes, but the album is amazing and have tracks that are just awesome
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Dec 31, 2022Este álbum é a essência do The Killers! Com músicas que funcionam até hoje.
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.