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. britneyp
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    awesome CD...although i do agree that it gets kinda dull at the end, brandons looks make up for the dullness.........mmm brandon.... ;P
  2. Randeh
    Oct 14, 2004
    10
    Absolutely Brilliant, and possibly even better than FF (i said possibly). While tracks like 'Somebody Told Me' and hopefully 'Midnight Show" provide the groovy synthed club anthems, tracks like 'Jenny was a friend of mine', 'On Top' and especially 'All these things that Ive done' have made this album not only a tribute pop rock album, but a Absolutely Brilliant, and possibly even better than FF (i said possibly). While tracks like 'Somebody Told Me' and hopefully 'Midnight Show" provide the groovy synthed club anthems, tracks like 'Jenny was a friend of mine', 'On Top' and especially 'All these things that Ive done' have made this album not only a tribute pop rock album, but a progressive one as well. And hey, what was the last good band that came out of Las Vegas? ^_^… Expand
  3. Mh
    Jun 28, 2004
    10
    Strokes tribute band? Awful voice? Some people sholud just donate their brain to science.
  4. AnnieM
    Jul 23, 2004
    10
    I love the CD. I haven't stopped listening to it since I saw the Killers on tour!!
  5. brandys
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    it should acually be high votes cause i love the killers exspesually brandon he is soooo hot!! but u r all grate u album rocks!!!!!!!!!!
  6. HeatherM
    Dec 30, 2004
    10
    i'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.
  7. JonK
    Jun 15, 2004
    10
    Okay, first of all, this CD isn't really a ten, I'd actually put it somewhere around a 7 or 8. I'm just rating it this high to balance out the average for some of the serious underating that has been done by a few persons who obviously didn't even know enough about the CD to comment. The Killers aren't rock and roll saviours, or even as great as Franz Ferdinand or Okay, first of all, this CD isn't really a ten, I'd actually put it somewhere around a 7 or 8. I'm just rating it this high to balance out the average for some of the serious underating that has been done by a few persons who obviously didn't even know enough about the CD to comment. The Killers aren't rock and roll saviours, or even as great as Franz Ferdinand or Interpol. But they are a good band that makes some good (and sometimes even great) '80's synth pop rock. Their debut CD does suffer from a few filler tracks (I can't imagine why they didn't include some of their better B-sides like Under the Gun instead), but when they hit a good melody, they make sure it drills its way into your brain. Some will criticize their overblown production, but I think that's part of their charm. I look forward to seeing what these guys can accomplish on their follow up CD.… Expand
  8. Melissa
    Aug 11, 2004
    10
    The 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!!
  9. ElizabethP
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    This 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.
  10. JessicaC
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Hands down, one of my top albums of the year. The up-tempo songs got me hooked right away and many of the songs that didn't grab me immediately are now among my favorites. The Limited Edition is the one to buy, particularly for Indie Rock & Roll. This album demonstrates the group members' talent, their flair for performance, and their sense of humor. You have to love lyrics with Hands down, one of my top albums of the year. The up-tempo songs got me hooked right away and many of the songs that didn't grab me immediately are now among my favorites. The Limited Edition is the one to buy, particularly for Indie Rock & Roll. This album demonstrates the group members' talent, their flair for performance, and their sense of humor. You have to love lyrics with a twist.… Expand
  11. AliB
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    Next Big thing?!?! Brandon Flowers has an awesome voice. These guys know a few things about music! LUV IT!!!!
  12. Hayleyhussey
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    fantastic!
  13. DianaP
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    I LOVE this band! My favs being smile like you mean it and midnight show. These guys sound awesome and that brandon looks nnn-ICE.
  14. JenD
    Feb 1, 2005
    10
    Best album of the year
  15. neils
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    brilliant, best album of the year
  16. seansel
    Feb 8, 2005
    10
    it 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...
  17. JennyV
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    I love this album! If you really listen to all the songs and understand the meanings, you'll love it! I especially like the last three songs on the limited edition one. Hot Fuss is deffinantly one of the best albums out there right now! And The Killers is one of the best bands out there, compared to the other bands like Simple PLan and Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, etc. The I love this album! If you really listen to all the songs and understand the meanings, you'll love it! I especially like the last three songs on the limited edition one. Hot Fuss is deffinantly one of the best albums out there right now! And The Killers is one of the best bands out there, compared to the other bands like Simple PLan and Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, etc. The Killers are unique!… Expand
  18. RaiM.
    Dec 20, 2004
    10
    brandon 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.
  19. VinceH.
    Oct 23, 2004
    10
    This record took me completely by surprise. I heard the big single all over radio and was entertained but overall unimpressed. I bought the album on a whim from all the buzz I'd been hearing and was taken back. This is a brilliant collection of songs. Each one is great in its own way and the song "Mr. Brightside" will be a huge hit. I keep hearing that these guys rock live and I This record took me completely by surprise. I heard the big single all over radio and was entertained but overall unimpressed. I bought the album on a whim from all the buzz I'd been hearing and was taken back. This is a brilliant collection of songs. Each one is great in its own way and the song "Mr. Brightside" will be a huge hit. I keep hearing that these guys rock live and I can't wait to see a show.… Expand
  20. joeyl
    Dec 7, 2004
    10
    its the best thing. i love it its awesome possum
  21. kevin
    Jun 17, 2004
    10
    puts 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.
  22. allan
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    I 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
  23. BaconMcNibblets
    Jun 25, 2004
    10
    Not bad. A fun mix of Hot Hot Heat, Pulp, and Stellastarr*. Worthy of your hard-earned money.
  24. AdalgisoM
    Jul 22, 2004
    10
    Wonderful
  25. krys
    Aug 21, 2004
    10
    the cd is dope. why does everyone think music has to be so deep and meaningful? good music is good music.
  26. AmandaD
    Aug 23, 2004
    10
    I love it.....It's catchy and puts me in a mellow mood. I relate to alot of the songs.....moresay feel the same way?
  27. MorganB
    Jan 17, 2005
    10
    they're awsome
  28. arisf
    Jan 23, 2005
    10
    I 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.
  29. SimonP
    Jan 3, 2005
    10
    Full 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.
  30. KatieC
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    I 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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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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