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I don’t mind the killers’ hits from the album, but the other songs on here are unlistenable.
It’s ok. few decent songs. Lyrics and vocals bother me sometimes. Kinda feels like trying too hard. I’d rather listen to the Cure or Depeche Mode.
Being a millennial RULES please don’t look at the economy ahaha
I didn't love it, but it is a good album, I felt that most of the songs were good but they lacked feelings. My favorite song: "Somebody told me". Special mentions: " All these things that I've done", "Andy, you're a star", "Everything will be alright", and "Glamorous indies rock & roll"
not 5 stars like I remember from high school :/
They killed it!!!
1. I really like this first song 2. A classic obv 3. This one is boring 4. I didn't know this was the same person as Mr brightside 5.
Have heard most of this plenty of times. Not all the way through though.
Knew some of the songs from the radio however...was nice to listen to this album and find some more gems.
hell yeah.
Bittersweet, this one. It’s fun but also replaced Dixieland Delight for Bama’s Student Song and that’s not cool.
Sehr cooles Album - zweimal durchgehört... wenig bekanntes, viel cooles neues...
Noise.
If you skip Mr Brightside it's a 5/5
yup!
The first half is solid. 4 great songs. The second half trails off a bit, but still liked it a lot.
Lyrics are creative. Some of the 80s musical touches can get distracting/annoying.
I liked it
Bass is really forward on some tracks, overall solid listening experience
3 Good songs, Mr. Brightside being a big one of course.
This is a tough one to rate. I know a lot of people absolutely adore this album. To me it doesn’t quite hit. I like it and have listened to it quite a few times, but nothing sticks hard enough for me to say I love it
Erst gestern habe ich etwas gemogelt und mal geschaut, was hier an Alben nach 2000 kommt und da ist mit Hot Fuss natürlich direkt ins Auge gestoßen. Dass es nun direkt heute kommt, finde ich super:) Auf meinem ersten mp3Player hatte ich knapp 55 Songs. 2 davon von diesem Album. Komplett am Stück habe ich es aber nie gehört. Schade! Tolles Album:) Zu Mr. Brightside muss nichts geschrieben werden. Knapp 2 Mrd. Streams sprechen für sich. Das Niveau kann schwierig gehalten werden, ist aber auch nicht nötig, um insgesamt ein tolles Album zu sein.
- Ich kannte und liebe die Hits, habe das Album aber nie in Gänze gehört. Habe mich irgendwie aufs Hören gefreut, aber eigentlich auch gar keine Erwartungen gehabt - und plötzlich geht das Album los und startet mit "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" einfach direkt mitten in mein Herz! Ich spüre einen Hauch von The Cure. Da rennt man bei mir eh schon offene Türen ein. - Im Anschluss dann einer der Songs dieses Jahrtausends. Ein Killer-Track (*Augenzwinkern*). Unfassbar gute Energie. Unfassbar guter Refrain. Kann man diesen Song überhaupt nicht mögen?! - Das Level wird auch in den nächsten paar Songs hoch gehalten. Leider fällt es dann nach "Change Your Mind" doch ganz schön ab. Die Songs sind immernoch gut, keine Frage, aber die Magie, die ich am Anfang verspürt habe, geht doch verloren. - Es bleibt für mich also krank gute zweidrittel von dem Album, ein Versprechen, das hinten raus leider nicht ganz so gehalten werden kann. - Trotzdem alles andere als enttäuscht und froh, das Ding mal durchgehört zu haben. Rating: 3,75/5
- Fängt wirklich sackstark an und hält sich bis zur Mitte mit viel Abwechslung und Dynamik. Dann wirds langsam etwas eintöniger aber ich finde nie langweilig. - Die Hits sind natürlich bombastisch bis legendär und die ganze Platte reiht sich zumindest vom Vibe her in das Gefühl der beiden Tracks ein 3,5/5
Man sieht es auch an den Wiedergabezahlen: die ersten fünf Tracks sind einfach ein sackstarker Einstieg (5 / 5) in dieses Album, danach flaut es leider ab. Nicht so sehr, dass ich ab da nicht weitergehört habe / weiterhören möchte, aber schon zu einem Grad, zu dem ich mich nicht wirklich an bestimmte Tracks erinnere (weder im Positiven, aber immerhin auch nicht im Negativen). Im Ganzen macht das Album aber wirklich Spaß, wenn auch zum Start mehr, als zum Ende. Insgesamt reicht es dadurch am Ende bei mir für eine 4 / 5.
Kann außer Mr. Brightside und Somebody told me leider nicht viel, ihre anderen Lieder sind mir da zu langsam und teils weinerlich
Well made pop music with strong production choices. Opening track is especially appealing. Overall not so much my thing though
Great album
- Super nostalgic, and help up pretty well! - Playlist track: All These Things That I've done - Had a blast singing and listening to this with decent speakers for the first time!
Hot Fuss is a bit of a puzzle for me. I'm not entirely sure why it earned its spot on the list. While there are a small handful of decent songs, (one of which has been slightly spoilt by my Rob's adapted lyrics – "I got toast but I'm not a toaster, I got ham but I'm not a hamster!") my overall sentiment is lukewarm. In comparison to other indie releases in 2003, like Youth and Young Manhood, Elephant, Fever to Tell, and Howl Howl Gaff Gaff, Hot Fuss does not stand out that much. It falls somewhere in the middle – not awful, but perhaps lacking the distinctiveness that makes other albums from that time more memorable. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 2.5 (Rob has caused the half marks for All These Things That I've Done) STAND OUT TRACK- Change Your Mind
Classic killers
You can boil this record down to three or four things: Two hit singles A bunch of U2 impersonations A couple Beatles impersonations And the dumbest lyric your ever heard: “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier…” I don’t know about you, but when I think about people who have soul, soldiers are the first people that come to mind…you know how they’re always following and not questioning orders…very soulful. Also, bold choice to include a song with the refrain “It’s Indie Rock and Roll for me” on your MAJOR LABEL DEBUT. Maybe it’s making fun of indie purists like myself (which I doubt, this band is too dumb for that), but the lyrics are too vague and devoid of any real meaning to actually tell what the song is about. This is “indie rock” for people who couldn’t tell you if “Matador Records” was a record label or just another way of saying “Bullfighting Statistics”.
my emo heart will always come back to this
Damn this album is good.
The album is quite front-loaded I do like some of their songs a lot, a bit of a guilty pleasure. Some of the songs were a bit uninteresting The drums were pretty good for a pop rock album
Great Album
First album on the start to the new year and it's one I'm familiar with. Went back and listened to Hot Fuss on my own curiosity last year before starting this project and quite enjoyed it. The first 5 songs, including Brightside, absolutely rip. Very very strong start to a record. Last half is kinda forgettable all things considered.
This one was slightly overhyped. 80% of the songs here are just bland and not that fun to listen to. There still some good songs though. I wouldn’t want to sit through the whole album to get to those songs though.
This is an amazing album, I don’t think there’s a bad song on this album.I love all these songs so much but obviosuly mr brightside is an enduring classic rock song but the same could be said about the whole album.
Ganz gut, aber nicht meine Musik.
It’s got some good songs, it still sounds pretty good but probably tails off a bit too much to be outstanding
Pretty good album. Brendan Flowers is influenced by a lot of artists that I enjoy...Interpol, The Strokes and the same 80s bands that influenced the aforementioned (Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen). My favorite song is the album closer which out of left field brings a Portishead feel that borders on rip-off, but that's OK. Overall an enjoyable listen. 3.5 stars
All the things I've done isy favorite killers song
King of the karaoke, honestly fantastic album, hasn’t aged a day. 4.2
I loved the first 5 songs then skipped 2 and now am here to look for the next one
not bad, but not really for me
Love it as always
I’d already heard this one for the first time recently, and it’s just as good the second time. Love this album. It’s exactly the kind of indie rock and roll (for me) that I love. While yes, the second half is not nearly as good as the first, the first half makes up for it easily. And I somehow only realized on this listen, but apparently Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine is about a guy confessing to murdering his ex? How I missed that after listening to that song so much is beyond me. Oh and by the way, go listen to the Tally Hall cover of Smile Like You Mean It. It’s so much better, and I’m not just saying that because I love Tally Hall. 8/10 Top 5: 1. Mr. Brightside 2. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine 3. Smile Like You Mean It 4. Somebody Told Me 5. Everything Will Be Alright
The Killers out here killing it: the amount of hit tracks on this are amazing. I feel they're a little overplayed and the culture that goes with them are a little cringe but still undeniably hit the spot. Mr Brightside will always be one of the best songs ever, thrown with just an overall reliable album it sounded very nice.
OK new rock, not very exciting.
People may not like this for generational or pretentious reasons, but you won’t get either of those here!
Womp womp
Love the music, but can't stand the vocals. It's not even his voice. It's just the filter they put on it. Boring.
Excellent albumn
Mag ich. Hinten raus ein wenig zu gewollt.
Hoy tocó escuchar primer disco de una banda de la que sólo he escuchado canciones aleatorias. Los primeros trabajos suelen ser los más jugados, los más crudos. Es como que los músicos necesitan darlo todo a la primera, porque saben que se les juega la posibilidad de ser tenidos en cuenta o no: si ése tren se les pasa, se les van los sueños. Es un buen disco, con canciones movidas, que adelanta lo que va a ser la banda y en la línea de otros proyectos de esa época como Franz Ferdinand.
alot of old songs that i didn't know who sang
Overall the album was underwhelming. I’ve heard that “Mr. Brightside” is one of my generation’s favorite songs, but I don’t have a connection with it. I did like that the bass was turned up in the mix though. 2/5 Won’t listen again
ok finally an album i have at least heard of and it is not an obscure electronica band! Good album- The Killers are not my favorite but it is a solid debut.
Yeah okay. Despite having heard the two singles on this album more than my own mother's voice it's decent.
It's an okay album, but not really my type of music.
also listened millions of times. would kinda hoping to get albums i ain't already heard millions of times
Take a 12-year old boy who just been told he can't watch Lilo and Stitch on TV until his grandparents have gone home. Record his angsty response and add a self-pitying backbeat. Sell your new Killers album to dullards.
Great song, one after another! Standouts: Mr. Brightside, All These Things That I've Done, Smile Like You Mean it, Somebody Told Me, Andy You're a Star, Jenny Was a Friend of Mine. 4.5
Many really good approaches, but not refined enough. With every song (except for "Mr. Brightside") I thought, "Wow, this is going to be good," and then even before the halfway point I was kind of bored. Hot Fuss features the absolute Indie-Rock classics "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me", and none of the other tracks overstay their welcome enough to become annoying, but for me the album still lacks this special something that would raise it above the average.
Decent power pop
I remember people listening to this band and album by people who hadn't much knowledge of rock music in general. It was exhausting how many people thought this was somewhat of a pinnacle of good music when it is just the similar stuff that has happened before. Some catchy chorus (if that) and power chords. And if they didn't know what else to do they'd use the keyboards. But I don't want to just shit on it. A song like All the things I've done is great and all in all it can be seen as a solid release. My problem is the participation in this list. No, you don't really miss anything - not even as a negative example - when you don't listen to Hot Fuss.
All the songs feel like they could be faster.
Album has their two biggest hits but everything else on the disk is just okay.
love them
Really iconic and a lot of hits on this one album, I can't in good faith go any higher
mr. brightside and somebody told me are amazing, as we all knew. all the other tracks are kinda eh.
OMG I'm so basic this is so nostalgic, of course I know The Killers but i've never listened to this whole album. Hit after hit after hit, I have no idea what these dudes are talking about the lyrics are a little indecipherable but I am having so much fun. "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" what does that mean?! Nonetheless, I am singing along. OK I do not enjoy the beep beep boop electronic element of songs like On Top Second half not as good, they really frontloaded all the hits and then included a bunch of fillers at the end "I take my twist with a shout" HAHA these lyrics are so silly
3,5
Good shit, ikke en 5er imo, men 4,5 verdig
Totally full of bangers that sends me right back to high school. It's nothing groundbreaking but top to bottom very enjoyable early aughts rock.
Bangers all the way through.
I hadn't heard of the Killers before, so it was a good discovery I like 21st century rock bands that take up the codes of several genres, such as post-punk and new wave But I didn't like the pop side of the voice so much.
Classic ! But I can only listen to it every now and then.
I'd never heard the back half of this one and I enjoyed it.
The title sums up the thematic qualities p well. Very reasonable background music. Smile like you mean it:)
You just can't argue it doesn't deserve any more or any less stars
Not my kinda rock.
apologies to the killers. i wasn't really familiar with your game.
Some cool songs, but generally kinda dirivative and boring.
Ah, the Mr. Brightside album. Its a nice enough pop-rock album, nothing to hate really, but apart from a handful of songs, nothing stands out, and even then, they arent too exciting. Its also kinda debatable from the "important albums" stand point. On spotify, first 5 songs have 100s of millions of listens, while the last 6 barely break 40 mil. Thats a well enough indicator that there isnt much going on in the second half of it, it just starts sounding quite samey. Significant 20/53, no Liked 9/53, yeah its alright Added 2/53, no, maybe Ill listen to it again at some point when I remember that Killers exist again.
Was kinda meh about it. Mr brightside and somebody told me are bangers tho
Oh yeah
Väldigt ointressant och alldeles för poprockigt för min smak.
Fav song: somebody told me
8/10 Surprised this is my first time listening to this in full but the singles were always inescapable. The first half is definitely the strongest and while the latter songs aren't as good most are still enjoyable. They just don't have the same punch as the first five.
This shit EVERYWHERE, introducing indie rock and roll to a bunch of shoreline nerds. One of my sis’s fav bands didn’t realize it was all from the same album. due to nostalgia cannot give unbiased star review but it still slaps
Poppy and fun
This album really defines the early 2000's alternative rock sound for me
Still a remarkably brilliant record, and one that is incredibly consistent. I’d say that there is not a bad track on the record, and even the weaker ones are clearly very good. It’s not a masterpiece, but banger after banger makes this a superb listen. A low 5 for me
Hot Fuss is the debut album by American rock band the Killers. This new wave / post-punk / alternative rock album was a critical and commercial success at release. 7 million copies have been sold worldwide. This album is certified gold in Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, & Singapore, and it's certified multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, the UK, & the US. The singles bolstering this album are all popular hits, including "Mr. Brightside". This album is one of the best alternative rock / new wave albums of the 2000's decade. It's an extremely popular album and for good reason, since it was produced so well. I loved the various feelings and themes the album has, and thought this was a great listen.
It's...fine I remember this album from when it came out. Like I said...it's fine
nice
Hat etwas Schlageriges?
Not my thing
I’ve previously been quoted as saying “Mr Brightside is the greatest song of all time” and I do think that can be true is specific situations: getting ready to go out, wedding dance floors, long car journeys etc. But as an album, on a grey Wednesday morning on the way to work, I was just not in the mood for this.
Holds up. I really do love the album, and I enjoyed listening to it again, but it's difficult for me to give it five stars. I guess I think of the 5th star as being "classic status," and it doesn't feel that way to me. 10 years from now maybe I'll change my mind
Some decent songs, but there’s some filler
I still don't understand the rabid appeal of these guys. Yeah, they had a couple of good songs, but that was it.
Ive listened to this album countless times. I know each song intimately well. It was a ground breaking album.
One of my all time favorite albums. Killers released their greatest hits album first. Not a single bad track on this record. I only wish their later records even came close.
I never understood the hype. Takes me back to uni days where you were likely to hear most of this album played at every single bar or club that you went to on a night out. It's not bad, I just didn't need to hear it multiple times a day, every day for a year. 1 star deducted for how sick I am of it, even after 19 years.
I forgot how much I liked this album, it’s been eclipsed by Mr Brightside - which as much as it’s been played to utter death still gets me to sing along at the end of a night out
Nostalgia aside, one of the greatest albums of the noughties for sure
its the killers
Quintessential 2010s album
closeted mormon music
Mr. Brightside is perfect and the obvious best song on the album. I hadn't heard the complete album before and was pleased by how strong the rest of the tracks were.
I don't like The Killers
A couple of tracks that became hits through commercials, as was the norm for mid-00’s indie rock. But the songs never really appealed to me then, and I didn’t care for this album now. It’s completely alright music but nothing I want to revisit.
00s indie rock classic with at least a couple of bangers
Good. Solid album. Prob. a 4.
A great debut album by The Killers, full of anthems, but I maintain that I've never been as disappointed by a band's 2nd (or 3rd, 4th etc) album as I am by this band.
Never listened to this album end to end before, but felt like I had already such was and is the frequency with which they seem to get air time. Not really my bag. Over produced to hide a poor vocal performance, and the songwriting seems to become progressively more low-effort stadium rock towards the end. Stinks of trying to wrap up an album because you've already written the money-makers. Generous 2.
it medium. Mr Brightside is p okay. the rest is p medium.
It was interesting. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine was fun, Mr Brightside is very well known and cool, the rest were less memorable but still pleasant to listen to.
It's a really enjoyable album this. They got bigger, but this is their best album by a mile.
This first half of this is an absolute juggernaut, but the second is just middling. All Killers, half fillers.
Killed it.
Don't know what all the hot fuss is about.
I wasn't super excited about this one at first, but pretty soon it was rocking track after rocking track, some familiar, some pleasingly new. It's not all Mr Brightside after all! A good little album.
Sehr gutes Album!! Dynamischer, kurzweiliger Rock. Habs mir nach dem ersten Mal noch ein paarmal angehört:) Die 3 Remixes am Ende des Albums sind auch sehr hörenswert.
First half of this record is incredible. 3-5 big hits and great songs. Back half not nearly as good but not terrible either.
An album I grew up with! It was nice to give this album a listen after long enough that I could be more open to it. It's a good album, but the auto-tuney vocals get to me.
The singles are great. The album tracks are just alright. Better than the arctic monkeys.
Pretty Solid 3.0
Good old alternative Rock. A few Evergreens "Mr. Brightside", "Somebody told me".
Coming out of the gates swinging with some of the most eclectic and powerful ballad-rock known to man. Convincing people everywhere that this is the most British non-British band known to man. We are hit with exceptional levels of lyricism, accompanied by guitar, keyboard, and drum-filled builds. Followed by choirs of rejoice and queen-like chants. The highs and lows are as apparent as with any great album and it’s clear why this band catapulted to the top of pop-power-rock, and then cemented it with a single-version of a song that would power become this generations Don’t Stop Believing. Inexplicably heavy with power-tracks in the first half of the album, and followed up by an adequate finish. Great music!
Enjoyed almost all of it.
Modern day classic. The first time I really listened to this band was at Bonnaroo in 2018. Good memories, some great tunes on this one.
Na cztery nutki jedna zrobiła na mnie wrażenie xd Późniejsze wrażenia: The top mi się spodobało i generalnie spoko muzyka
Classic. Banger after banger
Enjoyable enough, really wasn’t a fan of the Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll track but the rest of the album was a solid listen. It’s one of those where you’ve heard several tracks in the past but you never knew who it was that had done them. I had that happen a few times listening through this.
Well this appears to be a week of surprises. I quite liked this. But in keeping with my usual perverse side, I found Mr Brightside to be the worst track on the album. Not sure if I'd buy it, but it's got to be worth a 3.
I love and hate this album. If this list was “The top Albums you that love the first half of despite the fact that the singer can’t sing a note”, then this would be in the conversation. The first 5 tracks are pure Indie Pop bangers. Songs you sing loudly to when drunk. And then it just collapses into a dreary whiny mess of a record. If anybody tries to defend the vocal ability of Mr Flowers, just play ‘Everything Will Be Alright’ then the prosecution can rest. He gets away with it for the first 5 tracks as the anthems are pumping and everybody is having a good time.
Back in 2004 I thought the Killers were really good, with a bright future ahead, another band seemily a part of the post punk charge, albeit through a glitzy Las Vegas lens. However if I could go back to 2004, without the hindsight of the rest of their back catalogue, i wouldn't feel beholden to give it a low score, due to the rubbish they have managed to throw out since. Anyway, it is a solid enough album with a bit of an edge to it. The opener is one of the best tracks non single tracks on it, then leads into the 4 singles, the strongest being 'Somebody Told Me', at that point I'm hooked. The rest of the album trundles on nicely, but doesn't reach the heights of the first 5 tracks, maybe with the exception of 'Midnight Show' which is a great tune. After all these years since I last gave it a spin, and discounting my bias against Brandon Flowers, I think it's a high 3/ low 4 as it is a good debut.
not really for me too upbeat
3rd to last and 2nd to last tracks are really good
I mentally rolled my eyes when this popped up. This album was played. to. death. Not only by the radio but I played it to death too. I listened to his album hundreds of times. I saw them in concert. I understand that the second highest voted global comment is **vomits loudly**, but this album was overplayed for a reason. Relistening to it front to back for the first-time in... a really long time, I was reminded how good it was. I especially enjoyed the lesser-known songs. Great debut album and most definitely deserves to be on this list.
The soundtrack of the mid aughts - I had this CD and obviously Mr Brightside is still inescapable. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up. The jams are still the jams, Mr Brightside is a pop smash for a reason. All These Things That I Have Done was the pep band song for the hockey team at my university so the grandness always hits for me. A lot of fun synth jams but overall there are hits and misses. I'll relisten but this didn't knock my socks off today.
So far the beginning of this album is giving me bops, but I’m only on track 3 so let me chill These things that I’ve done, I’ve heard this before idk where but I definitely know this song. Wait I know where I’ve heard this! From that music channel on Apollo lol. Dang this album is so high energy
★: "Jenny was a friend of mine", "Mr. Brightside", "Somebody Told Me", "All these things that I've done"
Mr Brightside. Somebody Told Me. Change your Mind... This album is full of hits!
Boring, but fine
Several nostalgic bangers.
Nostalgie pur
Ok for mostly bland pop-rock. Mr Brightside has been overplayed over the years so kind of fed up hearing it.
Lots of catchy songs but there's someone bloodless about the whole thing.
Pretty cool but I'm not buyin' the t shirt
Slaps just as it did in Gr. 10.
Some huge hits here and some solid ones that I haven't heard much before (Jenny Was A Friend of Mine, Midnight Show). The last two songs suck though! Pretty good album in total.
Brightside and Somebody Told Me are so good. A number of good supporting songs here too. Unfortunately peppered with some real duds, especially to end the album.
killer songs
- mr. brightside & somebody told me -> banger 5/5 - rest -> okay-ish 1-2 / 5 - 3/5 as a whole
They remind me a lot of The Cure in the 80s. Solid.
It's pretty incredible how many hit singles are on the front half of this album. Some absolute bangers from the Killers that kind of defined the mid-2000s. The back half is filled with less hits, but no less memorable songs. Mr Bright side is the obvious highlight here, but Smile Like You Mean It and Somebody Told Me are classics that can sit right alongside. Maybe polarizing for some, but the Killers are an important band that really defined the time period and I think will remain a highlight from the early 2000s era
I will never get the fuss over Mr Brightside - I can never remember how it actually goes.
Basic
Pretty good actually
This album soundtracked a large part of my college experience, you couldn’t go to a party in the late 00s without hearing Mr. Brightside, and All These Things That I’ve Done was the perennial late night closer with its chanty fade-out. Say what you will about the quality of those and the other two singles, this album basically cribs from a range of new wave, post-punk, and Britpop bands. You can hear Adam Ant, the Cure, the Smiths, Pulp, Blur, plastered all over this thing. Sometimes it works, but most times it’s a feeble tribute disguising a band trying to make some cheesy dance tunes. When you wear your influences so blatantly on your sleeves I wonder how many could wear you as an influence in turn.
It was a lot better than I thought it would be. Big nostalgia hit + some actual good b sides
All these things I’ve done is a killer!
Generic "indie rock." There are 1001 albums they could have picked rather than this dreck.
Fantastic album. Such a great era! Wish I’d listened to the killers more during that season of life.
I've heard of them and listened to the occasional song before, but not an entire album.
Solid
Actually a really solid album. Some really good catchy songs. Very few ‘album tracks’ all are good standalone songs.
Definitely a top heavy album, but I really like it 4/5
The 2000s were a pivotal era for music, witnessing the rise of indie rock and an explosion of innovative sounds. Amongst this sonic renaissance, "Hot Fuss" by The Killers stands as a beacon of musical evolution. This album, released in 2004, not only captured the essence of the times but also reshaped the future of music. With its electrifying blend of post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop, "Hot Fuss" breathed fresh life into rock music. The infectious hooks, anthemic choruses, and enigmatic lyrics struck a chord with listeners, making hits like "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me" instant classics. What truly sets "Hot Fuss" apart is its ability to traverse genres effortlessly, incorporating elements of dance and glam rock into a cohesive masterpiece. The album's impact is undeniable, as it inspired countless artists to experiment with their sound, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. In the annals of the 2000s, "Hot Fuss" by The Killers shines as a transformative force, an album that not only encapsulated the spirit of the times but also helped redefine the future of music. It remains a timeless classic, reminding us of the lasting influence that great music can wield
Great album that stands the test of time and contains two of the arguably biggest rock songs of the early 2000s
listened to this on the way to school, sister was driving. 2008. jamming tf out
I LOVE THIS ALBUM
Begin is geniaal daarna kabbelt het rustig verder.
It's an okay album. Nice songs for in playlists. Singers voice comes off as whining after a while which is unpleasant.
Apart from the singles that the whole world knows, it's a pretty ho-hum album.
I see why Mr. Brightside was the most popular song from this album
3.5: +Mr. Brightside +All these things I’ve done +Change Your Mind
It’s indie rock and roll for me. Honestly kinda a banger
I wonder how the trajectory of my life would have changed if I picked this CD to listen to endlessly when I was 9 years old instead of Switchfoot's The Beautiful Letdown. First time I've actually listened to the whole thing front to back.
Very 2000s, love it
I'm not listening to this
Vocals are not for me, much sounds the same. If you like this style, you will enjoy this album.
outrageously mid. Mr brightside and somebody told me are good but so overplayed it ruins the experience. Plus the lead vocalist is whiny and tiring to listen to after 20 minutes. Mid mid mid mid
Quintessential 2000s indie rock: Mr Brightside is iconic.
I already was a fan of this album, so I am probably a bit biased. Lost a star because the final track is just awful and abrasive to the ears.
It's a lower four, but I still gotta give it a four. Probably would've been a little more up my alley in middle school or high school, but I still like some songs off of this. I jam with the iconic ones. I enjoyed a good chunk of the album, but the last couple songs kind of lost me, with the last one actually annoying me a bit. But I still think it's good overall. My favourite songs were Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me.
Ok
Great “side A”, medium “side B” I think this might be a 10/10 album but the last 4 songs are pretty average. Only space filler…
It was a 2 and then a 3 and then very much back to a 2 again
Solid.
YAY FINALLY THE FIRST ONE I’VE HEARD BEFORE! I didn’t particularly like it the first time I heard it but I enjoyed quite a few of the songs so definitely at least 7/10. Heard before ever listening: ‘Mr Brightside’, ‘Somebody Told Me’, ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’ Favourite tracks: ‘Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine’, ‘Smile Like You Mean It’, ‘Somebody Told Me’, ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’, ‘Andy, You’re A Star’, ‘Believe Me Natalie, ‘Everything Will Be Alright’ 7/10.
Hei täs on se biisi, somebody told me you had a boyfriend who looks like a girlfriend. Mut eihän tää nyt suoranaisesti mitään Shakespearea ole. Muutamia ihan hyviä riffejä, mut aika geneeristä.
Sorry but did not enjoy this album
It's fine. I feel like there was a lot of competent, apolitical rock and roll being made around this time that didn't advance the form in any meaningful way. As a result, the genre calcified and hasn't really evolved since then.
I always loved listening to this album. Mr. Bright side is a universal song of loss, jealousy, and anxiety yet so fun to listen to. Meanwhile All These Things I've Done is a song about being a Mormon and yet I still crank it and sing along. Four stars just based on those two songs.
A slay. Standouts that I hadn’t heard before were “Smile Like You Mean It” and “Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll”
Killed it
Oh I know this one, so many fave Killers songs. Jenny was a friend of mine is a banger opener, love that bass line. A couple songs I did not recognize.
Satan så bra stundtals. Indie rock n roll är en jäkla anthem. “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” Soundet finns där, men låtarna kanske inte alltid bär. Fortfarande superbra.
"And you are a star" song is really good. "Midnight Show" also good.
COMING OUT OF MY CAGE AND I'VE BEEN DOING JUST FINE
Some classic hits here but also some meh.
Takes me back to gym class in 9th grade where I listened to this album on my friends zune. Yeah that’s the brick mp3 player … anyways most of the songs didn’t really age well. But who can deny the impact “all the things that I have done” had on teenage brains back then? Unfortunately we can probably blame the killers for bands like imagine dragons existing today and that crime is just unforgivable
Actually really good. lived it more than I expected. Mr brighside is obviously amazing but there were other really good ones as well
All the good songs were already well played and certified hits. The album as a whole was a bit of a disappointment
I knew more songs than I thought I did off this album. I legit listen too Smile Like You Mean It all the time, I think it's a banger. If Mr. Brightside wasn't so overplayed it would also be a standout song but I'd be perfectly happy if I never heard it again. Also "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" has always been corny to me. Overall though I do have a soft spot for early 00s post-punk inspired music.
Damn, hitting me right in the childhood here. Those 4 big singles have been unescapeable since then, and they still hit hard nearly 20 years later, 10/10s the bunch of them. What I was surprised about was how well the rest of the tracks stood up. It's a little frustrating that all the singles are packed at the front of the album though, they could've spread them throughout the tracklist more which would improve the experience. 'Everything Will Be Alright' was maybe the one weak link here, but the rest deserves a listen. A 2000s album that actually deserves it's placement on this list.
This is a classic. Love nearly every track on this album. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine was one of my favorite Killers songs growing up. One of the things that got me closer to Jonny Moon as well -- he was the one who told me the lore behind the music and I found it so interesting. Aw man and of course Mr. Brightside is on this album. Classic track. I feel like this kind of music doesn't really get made too often anymore. This sort of alternative rock. I'm noticing the album cover for the first time. What a cool image with the kanji(?) lit buildings. I wonder where it came from? All These Things That I've Done - 7/10 Good vibe. Really helps uplift me in times of bad. The vocals descend like a staircase in front of a looped background ("yeaaa yeaa"). Like a negative Sisyphus, we're constantly falling but never fallen. The Killers speak so much to me because of the everlasting conflict between my self-hatred and my pleasure at being alive. It's gonna be alright, even after all these things I've done. A good reminder. Solid 9/10.
The Killers make an anthemic post-punk revival record that places a heavy emphasis on heavy synths and emo-esque lyrics and whiny vocals. The songs are insanely catchy, happy and bright to sing, dance, and clap to. The first side is full of generational standards that were still being played at my college parties just a few years ago, cementing its legendary status even decades later. At their worst, it's U2 with interesting synths, or the Smiths but louder. They tend to repeat themselves quite a bit, with songs like "Midnight Show" sounding a bit like a budget "Somebody Told Me." All around a solid record with few forgettable moments and warrants its length, and plenty of ear worms that stand the test of time.
Ég átti ekki von á að fíla þessa plötu svona vel, en þetta er svakalegt bangerasafn og skemmtilegt. Hlustaði oft og hún batnaði bara.
Дебютник килерсов, вроде бы зашёл, а вроде и нет.
Yurm
Right up my alley, a lot of good variety. Some slower songs with solid sounds (Everything Will Be Alright), as well as the more fast-paced stuff of their hits (Mr. Brightside, Somebody Told Me). Overall great to me specifically, though perhaps unpolished in places (which does fit their style anyway). Favorite song: Mr. Brightside. 8/10
The classic Killers album.
What an amazing album. I love this music, a good mix of new songs and timeless classics!
Great album
Some great songs, good rock and roll. Some not so memorable.
Nice to put an artist name to some singles I've heard many times but not a fan of the music.
The instrumentation is awesome, but the lyrics are fairly cringe for most of it. Best track: Everything Will Be Alright
"Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" was a solid intro song "Mr. Brightside", "Smile Like You Mean It", "Somebody Told Me" and "All These Things That I've Done" are all songs I already know and will always be fab to me. All 4 are fantastic songs and have been songs that have played in my mind throughout my life, which cements how good they really are "Andy, You're A Star" was really... melodic? I think I like it a lot. "On Top" had an unusual beat. I couldn't decide how I felt about it. I dunno, felt like it could've gone a bit harder? maybe. "Change Your Mind" is probably one of my favourites on the album "Believe Me Natalie" wasn't my favourite at first but the instrumentals really brought it up a notch for me "Midnight Show" was also one of my favourites - feel like it could have easily been the album closer. "Everything Will Be Alright", I think, is my least favourite on the album. It doesn't feel like it really fits on the album at all. It feels out of place and of an entirely different genre. "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" - this song feels it could have been an excellent 1-2 punch closer with "Midnight Show". I think removing "Everything Will Be Alright" would've made this closer ace.
Love this album. Exemplifies everything I love about indie rock of this time
The Killers exploded onto everyone's radar a mere two years after forming, with the song Mr. Brightside being an instant radio hit. They had successfully modernized the sound of 80's post-punk/new wave songwriting, giving it cool new coat of paint. They understood that rock's sound for the new millennium was basically The Strokes, but they could fine-tune it to make the sound their own. A strong demo led to a couple of record deals and the eventual recording of Hot Fuss. Many of the tracks here are actually from the demo, which is a testament of the demo's quality. As for the album itself, I have mixed feelings. The first six songs fantastic feats of early 2000's rock, planting the Killers' flag boldly in the music landscape. After the sixth track Andy You're A Star, it begins to sadly fall off. Hot Fuss is a definitive front-loaded album. No need to flip over to side B, or you'd be wasting your time!
I remember liking several of these songs when they came out but they've been overplayed at this point. Not a very exciting album.
one of the standard bearers of the dark age of mainstream music. squeaky clean and totally vacuous production, no subtlety whatsoever, any emotion feels purely artificial, and to top it off i simply just don't like Brandon flowers' voice and overblown, melodramatic delivery. i did like it in high school so revisiting it was kind of fun for that reason, but I definitely won't be listening of my own free will ever again
There are a couple of hits on this album, but most of it is "meh".
Back in 2016, Flowers admitted that he considered The Strokes’ debut album to be better than his band’s own ‘Hot Fuss’ –and previously told NME that he felt “depressed” after hearing ‘Is This It’ for the first time. “That record just sounded so perfect,” he said. “We threw away everything [we were working on] and the only song that made the cut and remained was ‘Mr. Brightside.’” It's a great story that Brandon ended up listening to Is This It at seemingly the perfect time, because he followed up that inadequacy he felt with the incredible Hot Fuss, which I think turned out even better than Is This It. Like a fine wine, it's aged well over the years, with Mr. Brightside becoming a party anthem and Somebody Told Me still getting airplay. It still has some flaws, though, so it's a tough choice between a 4 and a 5 for me. Let's walk through it Jenny was a friend of mine - Good opener, great song Mr. Brightside - Even though I've heard it a million times I never get tired of it Smile like you mean it - One of the weaker tracks on this album Somebody told me - Smash hit but, unlike Mr. Brightside, I get sick of this song All these things that I've done - I saw a take once that "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" makes no fucking sense and, frankly, I've got to agree. That tweet singlehandedly ruined this song for me, but, although it's corny, it's still a nice little ballad Andy you're a star - I would say this is a weaker one. I still don't really understand this song On Top - the horns at the beginning are abrasive, but once you're past that I think it's a decent song, but still one of the weaker ones on the album Change your mind - This song starts off a strong stretch to end the album. I've always loved this one and its tone that yins and yangs between gloomy and hopeful Believe me Natalie - The most underrated song on the album, it sounds and feels like a wonderful rambling drunk evening in NYC Midnight show - DRIVE FASTER BOOOOOOOY Everything will be alright - A mediocre closer, it's still got some moments as it ends the album with a haziness that engulfs the listener All in all, this album has been around and on my rotation for a good portion of my life ever since I picked up the CD at a Best Buy as a 10 year old kid with my best friend at the time. The album was a 5 for me then, that same kid is still my best friend today, and Hot Fuss is still a 5/5 today.
Absolute ripper of a Killers album. always find myself coming back to songs on this album. it docent get a 5 bc the popular songs are mad cap TBH. SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT is so good. Ez 4. Borderline 5 tho
Why do people love Mr. Brightside? It was an alright song before I heard it 100 times and now I actively skip it. Rest of the album is good, particularly enjoyed Everything Will Be Alright.
(Previously heard) Highlights: Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine, Mr. Brightside, Smile Like You Mean It, All These Things That I've Done, Andy You're A Star, Change Your Mind The fact that Mr. Brightside isn't even a top 5 song here is a testament to how great this album is. As nice as their next two releases were, they don't come close to what they accomplished here. Maybe not the best album of the 2000s indie rock scene, but certainly one of the best.
I can't believe I missed this one. Almost all these songs are at least good and a bunch kick ass
Ah yes, the album with "the hit." I can't imagine what it's like to have a song so popular that it's inescapable like "Mr. Brightside." For me I think I heard "Somebody Told Me" first, which sounds like you could easily mash the two of them together and no one would notice that they were two different songs. (To be fair I also felt the same way with "Slow Ride" and "Spirit In The Sky", which are sung by two completely different acts. The feel of the songs sound very similar to me for some reason.) Anyway, on to the Killers. I liked this album a lot more than I was expecting to. I did not realize it was their first, but even so it has a lot of really good songs (besides, you know, the one...). Strangely, a couple of songs reminded me of the band fun and their hit "We Are Young." But apart from that I still liked the album a lot more than I was expecting to. I wish there wasn't the autotune on the songs (but that's my problem with all modern music right now, and I can't fault them for something the industry does to death.). One I will listen to again.
The release of Somebody Told Me was a major moment in 2000's rock; it felt familiar to where things were going with pop punk and emo but it was completely different at the same time. The guitar, bass, and drums layered with some synth (especially in the intro) - it was so unique and cool. And then Mr. Brightside did something similar and was equally unique and cool. And I know those songs stand the test of time because almost 20 years later my 14 year old son asked about the former when it came on the radio and my 13 year old daughter asks about the latter anytime she hears it or anything that sounds like the Killers. So how about the whole album? It was groundbreaking and cool, but was it as awesome as those two big singles? All These Things That I've Done was also a pretty big single, and it shows a more operatic, deeper side of The Killers even if it wears on me at times. Their final single Smile Like You Mean It is okay, but it's bested by lesser known tracks like On Top, Change Your Mind (feels like Brit Pop), Midnight Show, and the final track Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll, which is an absolute gem that I just rediscovered (it may be my favorite on the whole album; raw rocking sound). The rest of the tracks are okay and I feel like their follow-up Sam's Town was a more even collection and a better album overall. I own this album and I do enjoy it, but I'm trying to decide if it deserves a 4 or 5. I think it is an undisputed 4 but 5 feels like too much. The two big singles and the last track though, they're 5's on their own.
i've already listened to a couple songs before this and i liked them both well and the rest is also good normally even with the 5 star albums i don't really listen to them after but this one feels like something i actually would put on in the background
Best Christian rock band
A couple of great songs, a couple of not very good songs.
Really amusing how i went from kinda liking this in my teens as a hipster girl to flat out not enjoying this at all.
Man I loved this album when it came out. Gotta see if it still holds up… Opening track, love that bass line. Brings me back! So many hits. It’s very derivative of 80’s British synthpop. But it’s exceptional at that! So much so I think they convinced the whole country they were one of them. For my own personal rating, I have to go solid 4. This is a very good album that brings me back!
meh. dated. lyrics are pretty whiny, but good production value and music. Change your mind is good.
Unusual for a band to have so many hits on their first album. Catchy and fun and full of nostalgia for me.
Heard it too many times
This is a pretty solid album.
Hey I liked this, especially the first half.
Classic from my travelling days….
gosh, this album's release in 2004 doesn't seem right! the killers created such modern rock but also something that wouldn't be out of place released in 1982 or 2023. as someone who enjoys the killers a regular amount and doesn't seek them out, i found the second half of the album to be refreshing. the killers made such a smash with the first album, but telling a fellow millennial that the killers have better music than "mr. brightside" might get me beat up. the second half was completely new to me and maybe didn't have the same energy as the first side, which has so much punch, but i didn't mind because more of the killers' talent was revealed on side b. since i don't seek out the killers' music (as mentioned before), i didn't notice their punk or new wave aspects before, but i was struck how well they combine several genres. color me impressed!
I still remember when this album came out. It truly changed the face of alternative rock by bringing it front and center into the mainstream. Sooo many of these songs dominated the radio waves for weeks, and many are still to this day alt rock "staples". This stands out as a top alternative rock album of the 2000s. It's amazing to return to the whole album all these years later and still find it to be as great as I did then. I can't think of any other 2000s alt rock band that pulled from 80s post punk and new wave sounds quite as much as The Killers did, and it obviously paid off. The Killers have obviously risen to rock stardom in the time since this album, but they have never quite replicated the success they had with this first album. The first half of the album is arguably better than the second half, but the entire thing is still full of slamming, unique instrumentation, engaging lyrics, and unique vocals. An absolutely great listen. I think the weaker second half keeps this from being a 5 for me, but it is certainly in the 4s.
Mr brightside Somebody told me All these things that ive done 1st half great second half meh. 3.5 Scratch that. 3
Went in not thinking I’d really like this album. Definitely not my type but I always forget how many good tunes this piece has. Bright side and somebody told me are always instant classics, but there are some hidden (to me) gems in here. Early 2000s grunge just hits a little different when you’re a struggling college student. Got some uplifting songs and some songs I’ll play when I’m in my feels. Favorites: All the things I’ve done On top Glamorous rock and roll
Off to a flying start, dips away towards the end. Definitely some of The Killers best songs, but not their best album.
I really like this kind of music, the first half of the album slaps but the second half falls off. Top Tracks: 1) Mr. Brightside (obviously) 2) Smile Like You Mean It 3) All These Things That I’ve Done 4) Somebody Told Me 5) Everything Will Be Alright
MR BRIGHTSIDE!!!
Classic, not my style tho
3 Bangers
SO - Smile Like You Mean It, Somebody Told Me
probably great for its time, especially if a lad. 2.5
Masterclass
Some definite bangers, would not listen to the whole album again of my own volition
Pirma albumo dalis dar visai gerai klausosi, antra nu tikrai nemaža katorga buvo kad damušti. 2.5/5, jei balais vertinti. Gal net labiau 2/5, nes tiiikrai be keletos hitų tai n i e k o įdomaus.
The 00s called and said this album is lit. This was one of the headliners of peak Indie.
Pure pop rock fantasticalness throughout. The Killers do wear their influences (mostly The Strokes) on their sleeve, but do inject tons of energy and great melodies into this formula. 8/10
Not one of the 1000 most valuable albums of all time in my opinion
First half of this album is incredible, second half is just pretty good
This had some decent songs on it
Some of these songs are in a regular playlist of mine. It was decent, but the known hits were definitely the best parts of it. 3.5/5
I said MGMT was pure millennial-core. I have have spoke too soon. Killers one of our last great American rock acts. Most of this one is all-timers
They have great hooks, but that's pretty much it. I don't understand why "Mr. Brightside" was such a big hit. Plus, the lyrics are just weird at points, not something I expect from a US band.
- An alt rock CLASSIC - First half has all the hits, but the second half is underrated - On Top is my favorite - 4.5
- I mean the first 5 songs are all incredible hits that defined a generation of music - even the less popular songs are fun and interesting - 4.5 but rounding up for its cultural significance and impact on my music taste
good album! i really liked the sound and i’m looking for more music like it
Classic of its genre, in the Joshua Tree vein where all the singles are on Side A so Side B at this point may have more to give on future listens
I don’t know who decided this band was good, but it wasn’t me.
A classic of the rock revival of the 2000, Hot Fuss is unpretentious rock music that would for into nearly any era.
I didn't think it was a bad album, but just not my thing. Still give it a 3 because I think it sounds good
Boring
wow,not goof
Solid album carried almost entirely by 2 songs. 4/5.
Killers “Mr. Brightside” is played to death but still a really great song. Not a fan of “somebody told me”. I think there was another one I didn’t like in there somewhere. I think I hear the influence of The Cure and some of those English post punk new wavey bands. Pretty good band. I liked the drumsand bass playing they both had some pretty interesting tasteful stuff for rock. Liked the last couple songs Indy rock n roll and everything will be alright. Overall it feels to me more like a culmination of a bunch of other bands influence rather than something totally unique or special. Pretty good rock music though 4
The killers are a good band and this is a good record
I don’t know how to rate something like this. After a while all their songs sound repetitive and the lyrics aren’t great. I guess a 2 in my life but a 4 in this world
The best album from the Indie Rock era, period. The only song on this album I’m not a big fan of is “Everything Will Be Alright”.
The best British indie band to ever come out of the US. Seriously though, what a debut. Not quite Arctic Monkeys level debut but close to it. On Top verges on perfect song territory.
I hadn’t listened to this album in years but it is something of a modern classic. There are some really good songs here.
Track 1 - Jenny Was A Friend --- i like it, it's boppy and it has an interesting concept. Track 2 - Mr Brightside --- i mean it's iconic we all know this song Track 3 - Smile Like You Mean It -- I like the instrumental, apparently written in 8 mins (as per genius) so that's impressive Track 4 - Somebody Told Me -- boppy, but i've never gotten the lyrics of this lol Track 5 - All These Things I've Done -- a little more boring to me Track 6 - Andy, You're A Star -- this is kinda hilariously sarcastic, honestly olivia rodrigo's lacy's brother...p.s the music kinda cool Track 7 - On Top -- interesting sound, almost electronic-ish, but not my favourite. Track 8 - Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll -- didn't like this one very much Track 10 - Believe Me Natalie -- not loving this one, but the instrumental is ok and the chorus picked up a bit. Track 11 - Midnight Show -- boppy, but why is brandon always writing about murder...kinda weird jk. real cool guitar riff. Track 12 - Everything Will Be Alright -- interesting sound. ok closer.
Meh
I enjoy the Killers. Mr. Brightside is one of my favorite songs, and Somebody Told me was core to my high school memories. I even discovered a new song I liked. I didn’t recognize most of the album though, and didn’t save many songs.
Hot Fuss is right....The Killers were everywhere after this album
meh
Day 3 of Albums You Need to Hear Before You Die: Hot Fuss - The Killers Iconic album, I love it so much!! Especially the first half of the album, which is full of classic hits. Crazy that this was their first release and it’s great song after great song. This album got me into rock, just great. Favourite songs - Mr. Brightside, Smile Like You Mean It, All These Things I’ve Done, Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
This album is incredible. I’ve always loved it and now that I’ve read the Wikipedia and learned that the Strokes’ masterpiece “Is This It” is indirectly responsible for Mr. Brightside It’s even cooler. In fact The Killers almost seem like the slightly peppier younger brother of the Strokes. Both excellent. I hadn’t heard “All These Things I’ve Done” in a long time and truthfully it made my day
Despite knowing the Killers’ biggest hits for many years, I’d never listened to Hot Fuss all the way through until now, and I’m not disappointed. “Mr. Brightside” should be reminiscent of high school and/or college for anyone younger than 40, and it probably is to some degree. Of all the songs I could associate with dancing on the rotting 111 table clad only in underwear, this one takes the cake. “Somebody Told Me” is another anthem of 2000s angst that has rightfully stood the test of time. With lines like “When there’s nowhere else to run / Is there room for one more song?” and the iconic chant of “I got soul / But I’m not a soldier” all set to a drumbeat that might just be the collective pulse of the band, “All These Things That I’ve Done” is the most complete song on the album. The Killers have a distinct sound, but from the bubble gum synth of “On Top” to the New Wave influences of “Change Your Mind” to the creepy rattle of “Everything Will Be Alright,” a full listen to Hot Fuss reveals a musical diversity I didn’t expect. It’s not confidential: This album has got more than just potential.
great album!
Nice
Already loved this album, was psyched to see it here
No skips, kinda chill but energetic at the same time
It is just a perfect album! Amazing every single time and it absolutely still holds up.
Some great tracks, some stinkers. Don't know why, but the "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" always miffed me. Feel like they tried going too big in parts. Walk before you try running. The last track epitomises this. Don't fully get the hype tbh. 2.5*