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Universal acclaim- based on 373 Ratings
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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.
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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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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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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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Aug 29, 2020IncrÃvel, perfeito para um primeiro álbum!
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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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May 18, 2020Most of the songs are pretty one-dimensional, and Flowers’s voice gets old pretty quick.
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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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Feb 25, 2018This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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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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Jan 13, 2018
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Nov 1, 2017
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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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Apr 28, 2017
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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 26, 2016
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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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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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Jun 4, 2013
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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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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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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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Jun 29, 2012
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Jun 17, 2012
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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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Jan 25, 2012
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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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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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Sep 2, 2011
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Jul 28, 2011
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Oct 2, 2010
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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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DonalCJul 23, 2009First 5 songs are amazing. 6 and 7 are good. the rest are poor!
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MateoG.Jul 18, 2009One of my favorite albums of all time! Yeah!
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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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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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KylieJan 26, 2009This ablum is brilliant. Every song is great. The Killers are a fantastic band.
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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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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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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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nattybumpoMay 11, 2008I agree with Paul, the first five tracks are amazing and the rest of the album is mediocre.
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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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SchmitJan 27, 2008Not especially interesting music, some catchy singles, but that's all.
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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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PaulOct 12, 2007The first five tracks are superb the rest of the album is OK
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VilleB.Oct 11, 2007Best album of 2004.
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OligamiSep 11, 2007If nothing else, they're a singles band.
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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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AlannaBFeb 14, 2007I don't know what that "Dot Music" is talking about... The Killers Rock!!!
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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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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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kylefOct 26, 2006brilliant album from the killers
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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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shmittyOct 5, 2006Awesome album, plenty of filler. Only bad song is the last track.
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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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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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IvOAug 13, 2006great album! can´t wait for the new one!
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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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DanteBJun 25, 2006The best album in years!!!
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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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AlanRMar 28, 2006This album changed the way I look at alt music.
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JennyVMar 20, 2006
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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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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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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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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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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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LeandroCNov 25, 2005Amazing debut album, from this great band, i expect they come to argentina soon.
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RonGNov 3, 2005God how dreary. One dimensional rhythms, irritating choruses and use of synths I could go on... Don't believe the inexplicable popularity
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JessicaCOct 21, 2005
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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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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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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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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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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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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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marshallmSep 17, 2005it's amazing! it has brought back into rock and roll!
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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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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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kelseycSep 8, 2005this cd is one of my favs
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ClaireDSep 8, 2005This album is fun, that's all there is to it!
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laanaAug 12, 2005
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karlaFlowers(Iwish)Jul 16, 2005
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jyotirmayadJul 10, 2005Refreshing, exhiilarating, good energy -- this band has a good future.
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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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GaryAJun 8, 2005Great first half but gets dull towards the end.
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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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AndrewSMay 29, 2005A decent pop album but a little thin and will become boring after a few listens.
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emilyjMay 24, 2005there grea so yall stop saying thety are bad and brandon is so hot
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carlosMay 16, 2005good beats love it
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ChelseaDMay 8, 2005
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ZachLApr 27, 2005
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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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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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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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VladAApr 5, 2005Brandon Flowers is quite possibly the worst vocalist ever. He's tryin to crossbreed Julian Casablancas and Paul Banks and comes off as a drag queen. What an artifically crappy band in general. Somebody told me that you had an that sounded like someone else's album...hint hint...
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ScottTApr 3, 2005Brings nothing new to the music table- just rides off the 'bring back the 80s' fad. If you enjoy the sound but prefer not to be listening to derivative, shallow, flavor-of-the-day music- try depeche mode, the cure, tears for fears, duran duran, modern english, talking heads, etc. This is nothing but cheap pop and 'killer' marketing.
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MadeleineHMar 22, 2005love this album, reminds me of the cure
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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.