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. ScottW
    Apr 30, 2009
    8
    The 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.
  2. amyl
    Dec 15, 2004
    10
    its MINT !! brandon is looooosh!
  3. JohnM
    Dec 27, 2004
    7
    not 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...
  4. JeaA
    Dec 29, 2004
    10
    Awesome album.
  5. JonG
    Dec 31, 2004
    10
    Flawless...just flawless. The best song on this album that you haven't heard yet is probably "All These Thing's I've Done", which is as catchy as any of the singles, but brings in a choir for a rousing cry of "I got soul but I'm not a soldier". The whole CD, in itself, is purely epic. Brandon Flowers has the sound of an enthusiastic preacher, yet sings of skepticism, Flawless...just flawless. The best song on this album that you haven't heard yet is probably "All These Thing's I've Done", which is as catchy as any of the singles, but brings in a choir for a rousing cry of "I got soul but I'm not a soldier". The whole CD, in itself, is purely epic. Brandon Flowers has the sound of an enthusiastic preacher, yet sings of skepticism, which makes for absolute brilliance.… Expand
  6. mikeb
    Jun 15, 2004
    0
    total talentless sham.
  7. PeterM
    Jun 17, 2004
    8
    A very well-rounded album with some creative lyrics as well.
  8. GT
    Jun 22, 2004
    10
    An 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.
  9. Rhondatyl
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    its 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.
  10. WalterU
    Aug 18, 2004
    10
    "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...
  11. VB3
    Sep 11, 2004
    8
    Critic are jealous this album is really , but u have to adapt
  12. ElizabethT
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    I 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.
  13. LeandroC
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    Amazing debut album, from this great band, i expect they come to argentina soon.
  14. BryanR
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    This 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.
  15. BritniK
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    This band ROCKS!!! I LOVE Mr. Brightside!
  16. Helene
    Dec 18, 2005
    9
    I 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. carolinar
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    its an amazing album. each song gets better and better
  20. ashley
    Feb 21, 2005
    10
    this cd rox!!!! I encourage everyone to by it!!!!
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. MadeleineH
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    love this album, reminds me of the cure
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. ZachL
    Apr 27, 2005
    1
    this is exactly the band that record companies want you to hear. they have catchy tunes and a good image. and these are the bands that suck beyond belief. never say this band is like the cure, robert smith was an original. he wasn't a rip off of every band that came before him. if you want a band to listen to that doesn't sound like everything else, just listen to something that this is exactly the band that record companies want you to hear. they have catchy tunes and a good image. and these are the bands that suck beyond belief. never say this band is like the cure, robert smith was an original. he wasn't a rip off of every band that came before him. if you want a band to listen to that doesn't sound like everything else, just listen to something that isn't on fuse tv.… Expand
  27. carlos
    May 16, 2005
    9
    good beats love it
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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!!
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#8 Most Shared 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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