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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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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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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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AnnieMJul 23, 2004I love the CD. I haven't stopped listening to it since I saw the Killers on tour!!
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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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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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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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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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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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JennyVMar 20, 2006
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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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VinceH.Oct 23, 2004
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joeylDec 7, 2004its the best thing. i love it its awesome possum
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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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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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AdalgisoMJul 22, 2004Wonderful
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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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MorganBJan 17, 2005they're awsome
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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amylDec 15, 2004its MINT !! brandon is looooosh!
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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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JeaADec 29, 2004Awesome album.
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JonGDec 31, 2004
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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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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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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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MadeleineHMar 22, 2005love this album, reminds me of the cure
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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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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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VilleB.Oct 11, 2007Best album of 2004.
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KylieJan 26, 2009This ablum is brilliant. Every song is great. The Killers are a fantastic band.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aug 29, 2020IncrÃvel, perfeito para um primeiro álbum!
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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 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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Dec 31, 2022Este álbum é a essência do The Killers! Com músicas que funcionam até hoje.
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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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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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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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kathleencJul 1, 2004its good enough to eat!
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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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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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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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emilyjMay 24, 2005there grea so yall stop saying thety are bad and brandon is so hot
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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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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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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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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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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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KateCFeb 1, 2005they are a great group i hope soon they drop a next album, Brandom you are so hot!
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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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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.