Hot Fuss

Not a single clunker on the album.

I don't get anything listening to this album that I don't get from The Stone Roses

first time hearing. felt like I've heard it all before. 80s music updated.

Just some absolute bangers on here. Not sure how much is down to music ability or prowess, or just nostalgia and familiarity but there is a good groove and some string arrangements and production. Also slightly overlooking Brandon and his weird ways too, but feels like a 4* to me

Coldplay left me well, cold

Not bad for the most overplayed band in the world? -1 star for kinda gross lyrics

First half is entirely bangers sorry!

I was expecting nostalgia to maybe cloud my judgment of this album, as younger me was really into it, but on a long overdue relisten, my conclusion was a resounding: "It's okay." There's some very tight songwriting on display, with good hooks and vocal sequences that almost make you want to sing along, if not for the often bizarre subject matter of the lyrics. I really like the post-punk energy of the guitars and bass on songs like Jenny Was a Friend of Mine and Midnight Show, even if they do at times sound like a bit of a pale imitation of their inspirations. Nice use of synths throughout the record as well to create this sort of hazy, sleazy vibe that really complements the subject matter of the songs. All that said, it's not always the most interesting listen. Tracks like Change Your Mind and Everything Will Be Alright are pretty trite affairs that are neither catchy nor interesting, but I suppose they can't all be hits. Overall, you can see why The Killers got so big on the back of this album. They knew how to write catchy rock hits for the radio, but there's not a whole lot on here that makes me desperate for another listen. Favourite tracks: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine, Believe Me Natalie, Smile Like You Mean It

Great use of drums

Fave trackz: somebody told me & believe me natalie

Heard this a million times. Favorites: Andy You’re a Star, Change Your Mind, All These Things…

Wow. This album is banger after banger. Is this a guilty pleasure album? Possibly. I want to be harder on it, rate it lower for being schlock or something. It's not a grand political statement, sweeping concept epic, or pioneering of anything new. It's just really good rock and roll for the 2000's. Can't quite bring myself to give it a full 5-stars, but it is easily 4+. 4.5/5

Excellent bass sound, woah. Yet, the record feels all over the place? Couple of bangers, but too disjointed for me.

Quite a few really good hit songs on this album.

One of the best from one of the best Best song-All these thing I have done 10/10

Uncomfortably loud, could barely get through the first two tracks then had to shut it down.

Até On Top, é fácil um dos melhores de todo o gênero e época. Infelizmente ainda tem mais 5 faixas depois disso.

Hard to deny the hooks on the first half of this record.

Honestly only liked the songs I already knew so this was kind of a disappointment

It's a bit amazing how kind weird this album this. For an album that includes one of the most well known and beloved songs of the 21st century and another insane mega hit, there is some weird shit in here like "Andy, You're a Star" and "Everything Will Be Alright". Listened to it countless times back in the day. The hits are undeniable and the weirdness works for me. This is what Imagine Dragons would sound like if they were good. 9/10

yessss!!!!

Стряхнула пыль с древних писаний майа 10/10. No notes. Perfection

Better than Coldplay

Banger, j'adore ce groupe, j'adore cet album, souvenirs de 1ere année de médecine

Je connais bien cet album, j’ai le vinyle ! Je suis contente car on est sur du « rock » beaucoup plus contemporain.. d’ailleurs, j’ai pensé aux Strokes(qui sont arrivés après) sur certains sons J’adore la voix de Brandon Flowers Je ne suis pas fan de « Andy you are a star »

Vraiment l'album de karaoké par excellence, j'ai tellement beuglé Mr Brightside et Somebody Told Me. Bien emo, bien chouette 4/5

Decent album. I've never really liked The Killers, honestly. A bit too "pop rock" for me. Ironically, my favorite song from Hot Fuss is Mr. Brightside, but somehow it catches a perfect feeling. Also, the bonus track "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll" is better than most of the songs on the standard album. Ultimately the album isn't particularly impressive, but an ok listen. A quintessential "3 star" album.

- hard to get into - decent - try to see the listenability in the first three songs that I haven’t heard of - LOVE Somebody Told Me - oddly familiar - fifth song is boring me - until about a minute and five secs in (okay lyricism) - not feeling like revisiting this album this far - melodies are too simple thus far - not enough rise imo Half way point - On Top is a personal favourite but still very stagnant melody and theme - for the time, this makes sense - I feel like I’m by the Lifetime pool - change your mind is chill but I’m not bored yet - just remembered I’m black while listening to Believe Me Natalie - I can get behind half of this album if I liked them enough - this song just woke me up - idk know if this album is to loud or to quiet for the themes of the song or what but it’s just off putting - three songs left I feel like quitting - this is not an easy first listen - it’s too easy of production that it’s hard to continue - regaining faith with Midnight Show - why are they even talking about rn?? - it’s very 80s but not in the right sense - I’m over stimulated and underwhelmed - please hurry up (long ahh nonsense songs) - I like Everything will be Alright already - will I be disappointed?? - it’s the most interesting song yet - it’s also the longest - I feel like I’m in the morgue - nothing he’s saying means anything right now but I’m down - I’m slightly more bored by the chorus - I feel like skipping but the song almost over - it’s getting Radiohead/ Deftones- y but the just goes so far away - this is a really hard listen for me today - I don’t know how universally acceptable these takes are since I generally don’t lover the Killers - the rest of the song is just instrumental- a if the song needed to be longer - last song and I don’t like it- too meta - to bluh bluh bluh - then the guitar tries to save me from this experience and almost succeeds - embracing white struggles and experiences - it’s so plain it leaves a bad taste in my mouth - at the time, I don’t see how this album did well - key changes and theme changes is not making this song more listenable - me as a kid would ball my eyes out if I listened to Glamourous Indie Rock and Roll when it came out - it’s so tone deaf and lacks and depth of any kind - one of the safest plain albums ⭐️.5/5 starts (1.5/5)

corn ball at times. incredibly so. but if you set yourself free from the cringe, incredible nostalgic, fun, and fresh (still) after all this time. cohesive without being repetitive, but im biased cuz I already love this album. nostalgia factor added an extra star here to be fair.

Fine, some good classic tracks & ultimately better than I expected. Quite repetitive though -- they definitely had a signature sound on this one. Everything Will Be Alright is a cool one I hadn't heard but otherwise it's what you expect it to be. And that's okay.

Stadium-sized ambition in a debut record probably made in a basement. This has massive bangers, distinctive sound- the playing isn't mythically good but it's greater than the sum of its parts. For the number of bangers alone and fully formed sound it deserves respect

🔪

All These Things That I've Done my beloved

3️⃣.5️⃣

Starts with a bang, fades out in a whimper. Plenty of bangers but doesn’t result in an album I’ll want to listen to again

Probably quite good if 1/3 of the album hadn’t been overplayed in my youth.

Really good album. Lots of strong singles that I remember from high school and college came off of this one. I don’t absolutely love it because it gets a bit samey in the middle for me, but it’s strong. Biggest revelation on listening was Andy, You’re a Star; I wasn’t aware of this song before and it caught me off-guard with how much I enjoyed it.

2.5 stars It’s difficult to separate this album from nostalgia, as this was a huge record during my freshman year of high school. Everyone knew it. I had it then and definitely enjoyed the first half of the record. But I always felt iffy on the second half, particularly the terrible closing track “Everything Will Be Alright.” With over 20 years to reflect on, the first half mostly holds up as solid pop new wave/post punk revival. “Mr. Brightside” is one of the top songs of the 00s. It represents that era of backward looking music well. But it also falls flat of being bigger than that. It’s difficult to imagine this being something necessary to listen to if you weren’t around then. But it serves well as a document of what the rising popularity of mainstream “indie” music was like in the mid 00s.

- i was definitely surprised how good it was - i mean come on everyones heard “mr brightside” and “somebody told me” - dude the production on this album is SOOO good - feels very 80’s-synth pop-esque - his voice kinda throws me off tho ~fave song~ “Somebody Told Me”

I am still listening it

Fun early 2000s pre economy crash white boy rock album. Enjoyable. Fun for car rides and roadtrips. Great vocals and instruments.

I enjoyed this album. My favorite song on it probably is still the one I knew beforehand, Mr brightside, but I learned of a lot of songs I now really like. My favorite song that I learned while listening to this album is probably somebody told me. I will probably listen to this album again.

it's good and fun, just not something i'd go out of my way to relisten

"I know what you're doing here"

The album was an amazing listening experience, liked a few songs. Would listen to again.

It’s front loaded with ok songs but it doesn’t really make my dick move

60/100

As a millennial, I’m well aware of this album which is why it’s difficult for me to be objective since this still sounds like teenager music, making it less appealing as an adult. However, listening to it, I’m immediately transported back to 2004…I guess that’s what good music does. Definitely above average when compared to many other albums on here.

A pleasant ride. I was not the biggest fan of this when it came out, but listening to it was a pleasurable experience.

Buen álbum. No es mi estilo. Nunca me llegó la banda. Pero qué hits tiene este. 6/10

For all of the obscure (to me) music that this generator brings me, and for all the repetition , looking at you Neil Young, Bob Dylan, et al. the generator also has an album like "Hot Fuss." By no means obscure to the public writ large due to the sales of the album, this album was new to me. I remember the singles in particular "Mr. Brightside" but aside from that I had never listened to this album until today. That was my mistake. This is a great album. The big singles deserve their fame but of the 12 tracks on the album there are no songs that are not good, and after listening I just wish I would have heard it sooner.

Warmed-over U2 with utterly predictable chord changes, monotonous eighth-note basslines and strident, colorless singing. Everything is played loud in a vain attempt to compensate for the lack of imagination.

I’ve heard a few of the songs before but never the whole album, I wasn’t paying 100% attention though because I was shopping. favorites: Smile Like You Mean It, All These Things That I’ve Done, Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll

Wow, haven't heard this one in years. Almost no skips, great sound. Amazing basslines all around accompanied by good synthesizes. One of many bands who can't get past the quality of their first album. Not even close in this case. On top is still my favorite, midnight show aged very well! First time I listened to change your mind (not included in UK version), good one.

Me gusta la voz del cantante. Buena mezcla de rock con un toque de homosexualidad. Me gusta más la primera mitad que la segunda. Gran canción para cerrar el álbum.

It weirdly works quite well that the algo has given me HOT FUSS after QUEEN II, two bands which have some very very well known hits and then a relatively unexplored back catalogue. The 3 centre pieces are are obviously outstanding bits of music, and i've found some other gems here I'll be taking with me. It's indie rock and roll for me.

Fun album. Some forgettable songs keep it from being a 5.

Einfache Sache.

Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll halt. Nur Hits, absolute Klassiker und glasklare 5 Sterne.

Es ist jammerschade. Bis einschließlich "On Top" ist das hier ne glasklare 5/5. Danach nimmt die Qualität stetig ab, bis die Platte gegen Ende komplett ihren Fokus verliert. Somit sind für mich leider nur 4/5 drin, trotz so vieler Klassiker-Hits.

Leider den Killers erst viel zu spät Gehör geschenkt. Grandiose Band und dieses Album besteht auch fast nur aus Hits! Dürfen gerne mal wieder nach Europa kommen.

Nie wirklich reingehört, aber die klingen ja wirklich richtig gut. Das Album gefällt mir ebenso richtig gut.

Puh, es hat schon was, aber wiederum auf die volle Länge eines Albums wird's mir dann doch schnell uninteressant. 3,5 Sterne. Da ich bei anderen Alben auch großzügig aufgerundet habe, mach ich es hier auch mal.

10/5 Album, aber hier werden fahrlässigerweise nur 5 Punkte zugelassen. Nur Hits und selbst die Songs die keine Hits sind sind Hits.

Great album with several jams

Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me are amazing hits and the other meh tracks don't diminish that.

I can't believe this album is over 20 years old already.

There's some catchy tunes on this album.

Knew 2 songs before - like the album but not exactly my style

Not keen on the vocals. Musically I find it a bit dull.

Haaa oui, ça ça ma fait plaisir.

Bom início, perde interesse a meio. Não gostei dos sintetizadores

The indie / post-punk isn't really my favorite genre of music. But I like the vibe of the album and wouldn't mind listening to it again. Would recommend for a house part with some friends as it isn't hard to listen to, but adds a fun upbeat vibe to the room. 7/10

i liked the opening track and obviously mr brightside is an amazing and nostalgic song but i probably will not be adding this album to any daily playlists

Best Song: Smile LYMI, On Top Worst Song: The last 4 of the album In small doses, has some catchy elements and can see it being enjoyable in a 2000s club, but the latter half of the album is devoid of this. The most likeable aspects can be attributed to being derviative of 90s Britpop / New wave, I actually thought some of this was New Order. But overall it comes across as very confused and artificial rather than inspired. Brightside -dont hate the song, it's just overplayed

Best Song: All these things that I have done Worst Song: Mr Brightside (:/) Not my favourite album, I am not a huge fan of The Killers, ROUGH START

It sounded like an album of Mr. Brightside but not catchy

FIYYYAYAAAa

I forgot how good this album was...

Boring. The Killers are for normies who dress like they're not.

yeah, quite like it

Alright but nothing special

Mr Brightside leapt out because of Trainspotting. Other tracks consistently good

An Era-Defining Album. Side A is undoubtedly better than Side B, but there are no duff tracks at all.

2, 5 stars I actually liked the first songs on this one, although I was a bit skeptical about this album, considering I only know the most famous songs of this band and watched an interview of them, where they kind of seemed not like my cup of tea. The last of the songs weren't to my liking though.

Abgesehen von Mr Brightside hat mich das Album nicht so richtig abgeholt

Enjoyed it. First listen in years.

Faded a bit but still unreal

Good record. I knew a few tracks here, but I was pleasantly surprised by the B-side here. Favourite Track(s): Mr. Brightside Least Favourite Track(s): Believe Me Natalie

Ok

Two mega hits aber der Rest ist zu dünn für 4 Also 3,5 Sterne diesesmal aber mit der Tendenz zu drei

Like this despite myself

Its good

There’s half of a brilliant album here before it meanders out a bit. Still that opening 5 song run hits like millennial crack.

Eh. Just don't get the fuss over this album/band/genre.

I’ll never get beyond the lyric “I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier”

A nice reminder that “Mr. Brightside” only recently became annoying. I like “Believe Me Natalie”.

Not as nostalgic as I had hoped. Although will always think “all these things that I’ve done” is their best song

OMEGA HYPE

These are classics of the 2000s, good delivery, great guitars riffs, but so cheesy overall. The sound is so compressed it fails to stick with me.

COMING OUT OF MY CAGE AND I'VE BEEN DOING JUST FINE C'mon, even if you ignore the absolute dominance this album had in terms of the mid-2000s zeitgeist, it's just wall-to-wall alt rock bangers. I don't care that "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" is cheesy nonsense. Album continues to slap. Fantastic. Favourite track: All of it tbh.

mr brightside top song. All these things i've done 2nd fav. back when are we human was on the radio i did not know this was their sound

Mr. Brightside is about as big a single as you can get. It accomplished the rare feat of being wildly popular and profitable, while never getting too stale. Safe to say that for the millennial cohort, there may not be a song more universally enjoyed. As for the rest of the album, there’s some good tracks here. Side two is pretty pedestrian, but Jenny is a great opener, and All These Things serves as a great emotional peak.

Having only listened to Mr. Brightside, I had high hopes for this album and it delivered. I loved the tone of the guitar and the singer's voice. Definitely an album to listen to on a long drive with your windows down. Bonus that there was a song with my name in it!

I think this is a really good, emblematic album for the time. What I’ve learned about doing this project is that rock from the 2000s was just so much fun. After listening to so much morose 90s grunge where everything is emo as shit and just pure angst fuel, 2000s rock gives a shit about being fun and listenable music. It’s not perfect, but it’s very very fun.

Really fun listen. I wasn’t expecting to like the songwriting as much as I did. Feels pretty top heavy. It sounds a bit derivative to me, nothing groundbreaking. Still good!

Achei meio meh

Ну это твердая 4

10/10 album. Absolutely incredible and still holds up over time.

Despite the fact that there is some filler on this album, there are 3 certifiable classics that have lasted decades as culturally relevant. The style of the album is indie but leaning more towards traditional comercial pop. Overall a good album, probably wouldn’t revisit it in it’s entirety, but it’s still solid.

Love the lead vocals from The Killers. ‘Mr. Brightside’ is one of my favorite songs of all time and to hear the album it came from was pretty neat. ‘Somebody Told Me’ of course another classic.

classic indie rock, some serious all time bangers

A group of lads in Wrangler straight-cut jeans, brown leather shoes and white checked shirts, tucked in, with too many of the top buttons opened, jumping around the dancefloor of a soulless nightclub, sloshing their pints of cider and Heineken around the place. That's the image you get when you hear Mr. Brightside or Somebody Told Me. Absolute rubbish. It's mundane, over-produced swill that is presenting itself as some sort of artistic masterpiece. "Somebody told me you had a boyfriend / Who looked like a girlfriend / That I had in February of last year / It's not confidential, I've got potential / A rushing, rushing around." Move over Bob Dylan, give Brandon Flowers that Nobel Prize for literature. The songs on paper shouldn't elicit such intense feelings of hatred in me. If anything, they should mean very little to me, because the whole album, and the whole discography of The Killers is mundane, beige and uninteresting. But, there's just something about the sound that they create that causes me to grind my teeth to the point of causing dental damage. And posing as some sort of "high art" is the part that really makes my blood boil. And I haven't even gotten to the "profound" outro of All These Things that I've Done: "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier". As Bill Bailey pointed out, on the surface it sounds alright. But then you analyse it and realise it's meaningless rubbish. It's as profound as saying "I've got ham, but I'm not a hamster".

Some banger singles for sure including the most overplayed song of the century. Always really liked Smile Like You Mean It. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? Yes Owned: No: 35/136 (25%) Will I get? No.

Not good

Love the big hits. The deeper cuts didn't do as much for me.

I only really like Mr. brightside. I definitely see how this was an important album for the time though

Almost every track on this album is great, but it is very front-loaded. Still, this has to be one of the best modern debut albums; it was everywhere when it came out. You could argue it was inescapable if you left your house. I don't know as time goes on if I'd stick with my rating, but for the sheer impact it had in my formative years I'm bumping it to a 5. Fav Tracks: All These Things That I've Done > Smile Like You Mean It > Mr. Brightside Current Fav Album: Hot Fuss - The Killers (#4/1089)

Now I've listened to this

Nice album with several very big songs. I can understand the dislike from others, but for my enjoyment and the lineup of singles 4.5/5

Not a bad album, less Christian than the rest of their stuff. I was previously an enjoyer of Somebody Told me and All These Things That I've Done, but Jenny was a Friend Of Mine was a new one which I enjoyed. I think the progression of this album was really good and I enjoyed that flow. 2.5/5 stars.

First half decent but probably not something I will come back to.

This truly is premium white people music. This is what people listen to when they think they have an ounce of taste while in reality it is simply the most over said tired expression of postpunk in the 2000 this emo kid thought he had something to say the suburban hell that he had grown up and has overtaken his brain cell to think that he has something to add to the world, but in reality all he has to add his commercial hits with some seven of a meaning, and without those three peak moments in this album, the rest of it was a complete slog that I couldn’t wait for it to be over it was honestly incredibly boring outside of very few particular moments. I sound like I hated this, but the hits are so massive that it’s hard to ignore. It almost makes me more frustrated because so much of this album is completely mediocre and sounds exactly the same. They end up resting themselves multiple times over this album. This could’ve been an email.

I have nothing against this album, but can’t say it did much for me.

Kinda loses steam after "All These Things That I've Done". Deserves a 3 but it's getting a 4 from me dawg.

As master class in early 00's indie rock/pop. I haven't listened this album for years and the one two punch of those opening tracks is something else. The album continues to be great, but it struggles occasionally to keep up the quality for the whole thing - but then again, most bands would. Best Tracks: Jenny Was A Friend of Mine; Mr Brightside; Somebody Told Me

It is the soundtrack to the PE department at a staff do. The production of the songs is a big issue for me - there is far too much going on and this means that when they want to change gear it doesn’t really go anywhere. The only song I actually like by the Killers (not on this album) is ‘When You Were Young’, which gets this right. I am not particularly bothered about lyrics but it does lose a star for the line ‘I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier’. I wouldn’t expect that tripe from a 10 year old trying to write something thoughtful.

I was always a little miffed that the killers blew up like they did. The songwriting isn’t particularly strong at any point in the album, and I include ‘mr brightside’ in it as, to me, the song is about absolutely nothing, yet has remained ubiquitous despite it. ‘I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier’ is the kind of lyric that might seem deep when you’re 15 but has zero depth to it as far as I can see. Flowers’ vocals also must have been tuned in post or comped to buggery as his singing (at least whenever I’ve heard them perform live) has been crap.

Solid album. Catchy hooks. Defining sound of 2000’s indie rock.

1001 albums to fall asleep to before you die aka pretty boring Listened 12/4/25

It's a little white bread to me but good sing along songs.

People weren't kidding when they said this was a very front loaded album. All the hits are in the first few songs and after Somebody Told Me this really drops off. Still a pretty decent listen. Not spectacular and I don't really care for Mr. Brightside, but it's a fun enough album. Loud blaring stadium rock, probably really fun in a live setting.

If this were like, a 6 song EP, it'd be one of the strongest EP's of the last 30 years. Unfortunately, it's not, so it's just a pretty average, albeit notable, album.

The back half of this album couldn't hope to compete with the first half. But wow, what a first half.

Maybe you had to be the right age at the right time, but my millennial self still loves this album!

loved this even though i initially discounted the killers as one of those stupid popular new indie bands with stupid lyrics and stupid fans i think it was really good very catchy

Didn’t like at all

Overall enjoyable, with some catchy tracks, but also a lot of filler and moments where you feel they are forcing themselves into a particular sound.

𝘏𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘴 delivers the breakout single 𝗠𝗿. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, a track that deserves its status thanks to its driving momentum and instantly memorable hook. But beyond that highlight, the album leans heavily on familiar post-punk revival tropes — glossy synths, echoing guitars, and dramatic vocal delivery — without pushing the formula into particularly new territory. The songs are polished and catchy enough, yet they feel more like variations on sounds already established by earlier indie and new wave acts rather than something distinct or groundbreaking. The result is a record that has one undeniable anthem but struggles to stand out as a whole.

A remarkable debut album. Out of all these songs, only "Midnight Show" is a little short of the goal, lacking the distinctive hooks and pathos that the other songs deliver in spades. "Mr Brightside" is, of course, basically a generational anthem at this point, with "All These Things That I've Done" and "Somebody Told Me" not lagging far behind in their ability to get a crowd singing along. I love this one!

Had a few good tracks, though in general it is not something for me

Be still, my millennial heart.

Besides the hit songs, I really did not enjoy this album. “Mr. Brightside”, “Somebody Told Me”, and “All The Things That I’ve Done” are excellent songs. All the other songs made me feel like I was listening to an awful musical.

It’s funny how you hear an album at the time and don’t think a whole lot of it. Then you give it 20 years and go back and listen to it and you realize you know almost every song off that album. That’s the way Hot Fuss was for me. Mr. Brightside is still a radio favorite and you hear it frequently, but so many other songs on here are ones that continually pop up or I realized I’ve heard in rotations from playlist to radio. What I enjoyed was the deep cuts like the song On Top and the postpunk inspired Change Your Mind. But I think the song that really caught my attention was All These Things That I’ve Done, with it’s almost gospel-style of singing over the pop rock. It’s strange to think about this album being a classic, but it just might be one.

Random thoughts: * I remember when this one came out in the early 2000s. I remember really liking the song "Somebody Told Me", then eventually I became a fan on "Mr. Brightside", and now my favorite song from this album is "All These Things That I've Done". Is this what maturing looks like? * I love the "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" line * It is weird that "Mr Brightside" is kind of an anthem for the people 10 years younger than me. That song isn't really "anthem" material. Pop culture hits in weird ways. * The top half of this album is quite loaded. The bottom half isn't bad, it's just not as good as the first half. * "Andy, You're a Star" stood out to me on this listen as one of the less known songs. Just a cool vibe. Kind of sounded like a super glammed up version of Iggy Pop. * This is a great representation of 2000s indie pop. Nice album but the Killers really never reached these heights again.

The first 4 songs are good, of which Mr. Brightside is amazing. Then it goes downhill.

Is this what it feels like to be a boomer listening to the Doors?

I despise Mr Brightside but the rest of the album was good

Fort for mye

Such a peach of an album, and such a formative band in their genre and i think they nail the post-punk vibe. Ridiculously nostalgic and perfect for the 2000s. I'm in two minds over whether its become slightly outdated but i think the pure iconic-ness of some of the songs (somebody told me, mr brightside etc) make this a timeless album. Rare occasion that i can tolerate an american accent in what i associate with a mainly english dominated genre. It avoids the risk of sounding too emo rock which i'm very happy about. I think they also blend heavy songs with more mellowish ones perfectly. Kinda album that i wouldn't necessarily put on but i'll enjoy it in passing, it's not offensive but not ground-breaking for me RIGHT NOW, though i think it was definitely ground-breaking when it came out. Also for a debut album this is pretty impressive! Overall for it's genre its an outstanding album which ticks so many boxes. Also the undeniable bangers in this album definitley elevate its overall status. i'd also say this album is one that shouldn't be listened to just on spotify, it lends itself to a muddy overcrowded festival and i think if i was listening to it in that context, i would rate this album SO HIGHLY.

I once went to a country concert and I was pretty miserable the whole time. About halfway through, the band started playing Mr. Brightside and I was so annoyed that I left and ended up sneaking into a neighboring Danny Brown concert where I had the time of my life. I can at least appreciate The Killers for inspiring me to walk out of that first concert.

v good

First half of the album is amazing. All bangers, but the album quickly falls off. Still, this has some of the most recognized songs and brings back good memories for me and many people

California Teens (The O.C.) memories.How an album influenced by New Wave and Post Punk especially in that era where there was an explosion of groups like this could be wrong?Great vocals with a wide range,seminal drumming,guitar playing and fx,pads and synth wizadry. Favourites: Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine.The guitars alone kills me.Interesting drumming throughout,synths could have been better. Mr.Brightside.The dinstictive guitar arpeggio haunts me still.From ''Jealousy'' line and on it's just magic. Smile Like You Mean It.You know from the start how amazing this is.The refrain is not my favourite part,but as a whole is wow. Somebody Told Me.Banger. Andy,You're A Star.Mesmerizing and with darker tones,i love it.Bowie vibes. On Top.Epic synth,pads and guitars.Super emotional.U2 vibes at times. Change Your Mind.Pure bliss. Believe Me Natalie.What an atmosphere and with a great ending.Also a favourite. Everything Will Be Alright.Portishead vibes?Strange,dark and beautiful despite the title.A bit long and repetative at times though. Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll.Genius ending song.The bass has it's moments in this one.Maybe the screaming could be avoided but it's Indie Rock 'n' Roll for him. Great album.The Killers killed it. 5/5

Boring

Rv

i knew a lot of these tracks, very commercially successful, good vibes tho i did enjoy it

More like a 3.5 but it's a good listen so it gets a 4

Not my tempo. Too sappy and melodramatic.

favourite teenage

Bit of a tricky one to rate. There's some super catchy songs here fronted by some truly dumb lyrics. I don't really want to listen to this again (although the hit songs are everywhere in the wild anyway) but can't fault the effort.

Listened to it a millions times. Always great.

Yawn

Awesome. Classic jam

These guys were so overplayed when they first came out. It got to the point where I would change radio stations when they came on. I still feel a little that way. Having said that it is a really solid debut album - especially the first half.

Incredible album. Falls somewhat in the second half but brings it back with the last song.

Arctic Strokes Killer Monkeys.

Love an album that screams what decade it is from, that is in this case from the 2000s, which similar sounding music to this album called garage rock/post punk revival is from. When people decided to give a back-to-basics approach another chance. It's pretty alright, but It gives me an urge to just listen to Is This It? instead. A re-listen to this one probably maybe will help. Highlight Song/s: Mr. Brightside and All These Things That I've Done

This album was definitely fun and enjoyable, but it had a double edged sword to it. When it first came out, I was completely turned off by it. It took the underground indie garage rock and post punk revival movement that was happening at the time and put it in the spotlight, commercializing and capitalizing on it. It was so sleek and polished that it broke the rules of what made the original movement so unique and appealing. But, as time passed, the songs slowly grew on me, and I eventually ended up with a copy. Before I knew it, the album pulled me in. More and more bands started to follow in their footsteps, and I accepted that the scene was bound to evolve. If it wasn’t The Killers, someone else would have done the same thing.

A bit overplayed but no denying it’s a classic

The hype around that one song is unfounded. Not even top 3 on this album. That being said, this is just fine.

A stunning blend of euphoria, melancholy and emotion, transporting me back to earlier days. The Killers.. Catchy, pop-rock brilliance with gorgeous vocals and unforgettable hooks.

I got toast but I'm not a toaster I got ham but I'm not a hamster I got a butt but I'm not butter I got nits but I'm not a knitter I got plums but I'm not a plumber Jenny... is still their best song and hasn't been played to death thankfully. Don't think I've ever heard the second half of this albums before. Thankfully, no need to

Nope. Maybe it's because I hear Mr Brightside at the end of a Wedding night when everyone dancing to it is drunk and singing along to it, or maybe it has to be one of the most chosen Karaoke songs, or maybe it just annoys me full stop. Maybe because of Mr Brightside I just don't like the Killers or MAYBE I just don't like The Killers.

Millennial alert! Fantastic album, indie rock staple. Like myself, it's a real product of its time. Sweaty sticky dancefloor, £1 bottles of beer, stinky people, what more do you want?

this really is an album that will continue to stand the test of time i think. Smile Like You Mean it still my favorite

these lyrics are kind of stupoid but it sounds good. "everything will be alright" sounds different than the rest of the album in a good way

One of my all time best albums. have this on vinyl and can sit and listen to it from beginning to end.

4 tracks liked on this album going in so this one is gonna be a bit biased. The first half is amazing and the rest just roll past. even from i young age i realised that albums kinda sucked because of that reason. the first half is a solid 5 but the rest is around a 3. but the first half is worth the 5 star imo. but i found 2 new songs i liked being the first and last. Overall i like the sound and quality of the songs. Their music seems to have a really unique melancholic but upbeat vibe.

EPIC Album! Nostalgia and memorable. Great songs

No. 20 I wouldn't call myself a Killers fan, since I wasn't aware I knew that many songs from this album. But it was certainly an amazing listen.

Never been the biggest fan of The Killers - I think Mr Brightside is best as a group Guitar Hero song and ain't what they chop it up to be otherwise. There's more versatility here than I anticipated and that was cool -esp for a debut. Favorite Song: Everything Will Be Alright

Just about as basic as you can get. Very much lowest common denominator rock. 1.5/5.0: Bad

21 years ago i heard somebody told me and loved it. i bought the album and hated it. all the singles ive heard since then have been fine but not great. re-listening, its much better than i remember it being and has a decent bit of variety. its also very heavily frontloaded with a very mediocre string of songs to end the album

First half of the album is excellent but extremely front loaded.

I love this album so much

Outstanding debut album

not for me

No my cup of tea

It might be partially nostalgia, but this album is just full of bangers. Still love it.

Highly efficient corporate pap.

This is an essential 2000s banger of a record. Although hearing a lot of the songs, I hadn’t listened to it front to back before and it’s like if interpol got a bit more poppy and focused.

Yesterday I was talking to a friend who said they didn’t know why Mr Brightside is so overplayed when The Killers have better songs and I was bit like “do they, though?” And then today I got Hot Fuss. (Coincidence? Yes, 100%.) So now I can say Mr Brightside is overplayed for a reason, but The Killers do have other good songs.

I remember thinking this record was dull when it came out and man, I wasn’t wrong. Outside of the singles is just warmed over pop music.

Ja conhecia a banda e uma música desse álbum, gostei bastante.

meh.

Love the energy on this thing. So many great hits, and the deep cuts don’t disappoint either. Great album.

Incrível!

I’m realizing as I grow and attempt to create things for me, The Killers are a massive influence on me. One of the most influential bands of my teens, and I’m so glad their work holds up. This is a stone cold classic. Zero skips, I’d listen to it every day of my life

This album is OK. There are a few songs I really love…most of the rest of the album is forgettable.

Holy Caucasian what an album!

A classic album literally no bad songs 9/10 released in June 7 2004 it was their debut album. Singer is Brandon flowers also plays keyboard drummer is Ronnie vannucci guitar is dave keuning. Bassist is mark stoermer. overall great album ovi love Mr Brightside but stand outs are on top smile like you mean if somebody told me everything will be alright.

No question their best album and one of the best debut albums. I heard most of the album was recorded using sm57 mics. That being said, after the first 5 songs it starts to feel like filler. It’s their best album, but it’s not that great compared to other bands.

139/1001 :: The Killers - Hot Fuss Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ➖ Rating: 7 Listen before you die: Yes The Killers could be your favorite band. I’ve never been a huge Killers fan but I’ve streamed their live performances and I’ve always been like “wow”. Big songs, catchy hooks and a talented frontman. Having only heard the hits here I was interested to hear the deep cuts and as I suspected there was a lot to like and also a couple of duds. All in all though this was pretty damn good and I hope that one day I do get to see them live.

I was swept away in the zeitgeist when this came out in 2004. Always thought the first half of the album was far better than the second half. Never bought any more of their albums after that and jumped off the bandwagon. This, overall though, is a good record.

Had a bunch of bangers

Gotta start somewhere

Great album 10/10

This album holds a special place in my heart. "Hot Fuss" was the first album I fell in love with instantly. "Mr Brightside" is overrated, and it overshadows the other tracks. Today, I was introduced to a song that wasn't on the "Hot Fuss" UK tracklist. It's a shame that the Killers never made an album like their debut again. 5 stars for "Hot Fuss".

reminds me of my childhood, fun moments tied to this album. lyrics are not overtly important or thought provoking but the songs are just straight up good family friendly fun. the first half of the album is exponentially better than the back half, however i will always love this album.

Poppista mutta muistan kyllä hitit. Ihan jees! 3/5

Alkupuoli lapsuusajan hittejä, loppupuoli geneeristä nollari-indietä. kakkosen ja kolmosen välillä kiikutaan.

Already knew Mr.Brightside, obviously Forgot somebody told me was theirs (i think I enjoy the Måneskin version more) I thought all these things that I’ve done was black parade for a second lol Really liking Andy, you’re a star. Great album, will listen to again

Instant classic in the indie rock world. Mr. Brightside will always be a staple in the karaoke world

This album is so fucking good. I listened to it every day for a year when it came out. I gave this to friends every time there was a gift giving opportunity. I love it. Every song kicks ass. Every single one could have been a single. It may be the best album of the decade.

Full of their hits and I remember loving it at the time. Doesn’t quite hit the same heights listening back today but still an enjoyable album.

Hot Fuss and The Suburbs were two of the first albums I ever remember hearing and loving, truly taste-defining. Has to be a 5* for personal value even though there are some tracks I prefer to skip.

First half of this album is great. Very nostalgic listening for people of a certain age. Second half of the album is mediocre but still listenable.

White people album of the millennium

This is one of those powerhouse albums you hear about all the time but (in my case) never get around to hearing. I was definitely missing out. Hot Fuss is great, and surprisingly British-sounding for an all-American rock band. Mr. Brightside is obviously the anthem of the bunch, transcending cultural boundaries (or at least the Atlantic) with its lyrics of social isolation and being romantically sidelined. (Darn straight.) If you pay attention, you'll notice that the melody is kind of bad – seriously, the entire verse+prechorus is two notes – and it's a little surprising why people adore it as much as they do, myself included. The melody and singability of Somebody Told Me are excellent, though, and it's probably my favourite track on the record. There's so much energy, passion, vocal talent... it's all there. All These Things That I've Done is excellent. Very climactic with its rising texture that culminates in a sort of stadium singalong in the last couple minutes. The drumming is simple yet passionate, the singing is solid, the guitars are exactly what you'd expect from 2000s emo-ish, post-gaze, poppy stuff. It's a sound that I think is underappreciated these days. The Killers try to surprise us with synths thrown in here and there, and I think they have a mostly negative impact on the sound. Very cheesy and 80s-esque in an ensemble that's otherwise pretty serious. (See: the songs On Top and Everything Will Be Alright.) The album pacing slows down considerably at around the halfway point, with Midnight Show being the strongest in the latter half. Great fast pacing and bassline. 4/5 Key tracks: Mr. Brightside, Somebody Told Me, All These Things That I've Done

There are only a couple of noteworthy songs on here outside the Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me. Jenny and Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll are good, but the bassline seems like a rip off of The Smiths. 5/10

3.0 - Ok

Although it’s not a deep pool, it’s still fun to take a dip on a warm summer day. A light 3/5

Loved this in high school.

Great indie album. First of its kind

Dated and not as great as I wanted it to be. Not really a huge fan in their hey, I wanted to think maybe it was better 20-years on.

Many many people have articulated my two rating thoughts and the reasons for it much better than I could. Couple bangers, but like someone said, saps the energy out of me.

The great songs are great, the rest is still really good but hit nearly as hard.

Not sure what this is doing in a list of the greatest albums. It's pretty mediocre indie rock.

I've never sat and listened through this whole album. What a delicious exercise in nostalgia. I love the Killers, and the hits on this album still hit! I did find myself skipping through the tracks I didn't know already. Brandon Flowers has a habit of monotone singing. Great drumming and guitar licks. As a thirty-something, I do think I've listened to Mr. Brightside enough times at weddings. Made it laughable to listen to it in this capacity.

How come I never like the hits of the albums? Mr. Brightside, Smile like you mean it, both meh. Andy you're a star is cool. I'd wish they put more synths. In the end the most British ever sounding US album. Good, but not great.

When nostalgia strikes

loved it

Nostalgic and fun. Probably wouldn't listen to the album all the way through on the regular but it was a fun throw back.

Some great tracks in the first half of this album but it feels like they ran out of ideas halfway through.

I mean the first 6 songs are all great. Not many albums on this list that can claim that.

Conver 6.5 Very pop. Some catchy songs. I loved this album when this first came out. No current (2025) equivalents that I can think of (TortureTwins?), but they are inspired by The Cure, Erasure, etc. Synth Pop of the 80s and 90s.

Tipo de rock que me agrada

10/10 no skip album. The Killers had one of the single greatest live shows I've ever seen. Incredible band and incredible album. Don't know why they haven't repressed this on Vinyl in a while. It's a must have Best Song: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine. Rating: 10/10 Stars: 5

did not really enjoy the second half of the album, after all the nostalgia wore off.

I was about to give this three but screw it - let’s go with what might be an unpopular opinion. Kind of remembered it as being Mr Brightside and 10 others but to be fair they know how to write a tune and stuck plenty on here. Nothing deep and meaningful of course, and significant points off for the “I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier” refrain, but if you’re out to write an art-rock/new wave influenced indie pop album you’d be hard pressed to do it better than this. Fair play.

I'm not a big fan of post-punk or new wave, but the mix that The Killers present on “Hot Fuss” is really easy on the ears. The first thing I noticed was the extremely tasteful bass sound, which is very present but not intrusive. Next, I'd like to mention the very New Wave-esque vocals, which are never annoying. Throughout the album, The Killers find a good mix of their own style and variety in the mood of the songs. In addition to the opener “Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine,” I particularly remember the double pack “On Top” and “Change Your Mind.” Nice one!

Enjoyable. Would listen again, though not a favorite. 4/5

First few songs were good. Then it was as if they fed The Strokes through a late-stage-capitalism-Karen filter (44/100)

Indie perfection

purely Epic.

Maso

Not really the era of rock I enjoy, but this album was solid enough. I recognized a couple songs. I felt like the first half of this album was more fun to listen to than the second half though.

I almost skipped this one because I listened to it so many times when it first came out, in my 3rd year of uni. I’m glad I listened to it though, it brought back a lot of memories. Somebody Told Me still reminds of going to drop Trace off at school. The only song I didn’t recognise was Change Your Mind which I find strange because I know I listened to the whole album many times, because that’s how I listened to music back then.

Klassista kamaa tämäkin. Nuorempana tuli kuunneltua jonkin verran ja edelleen mukavaa kuunneltavaa.

This is one of those albums that has that personal nostalgia and connection to it. It felt like the first sort of album that shifted my main listening habits, and one of the first that I fell in love with really. It’s a true no skip album, and also definitely the first concept album that I ever listened to. It probably taught me what that was in all honesty, and is still probably my favourite concept to date. I love believing that the story is real. I can understand how some of the start of the album feels overplayed, but I think that’s just it becoming a victim of its own success and quality, and it deserves its place on the wall of fame

Pretty much every track here is memorable. One of the better rock albums of the decade in every capacity- musicianship, production, hooks, and sound (while not the most unique, its still very recognizable.) Did not realize how great this album was until sitting down to listen to it. Super great stuff that instantaneously has become a classic for me

10/10 Really like it

Me childhood lol

Forgettable

La primera canción está muy bien. Las otras trece que vuelven a ser la misma ya cansa. No sé, creo que estoy mayor para estas cosas. Ni un descanso, ni un puente, ni un cambio de tonalidad sorprendente, ni un segundo de respiro a los oídos... Ni un solo de guitarra. Es una cosa muy pesada. Parece sonido de una fábrica.

Somebody Told Me

"It's indie rock'n'roll for me" about sums it up. So many bangers on this record, but also a fair amount of filler. We will never escape "Mr. Brightside."

Somebody told me that you have a boyfriend that looks like a girlfriend.... kyllä sinä tiedät tämän biisin. Hyvin tuotettu albumi

I think Brandon Flowers' voice was wasted on this album, he showed his range much better later and solo.

Mr. Brightside, the official white people anthem. The only reason I bump it to a 2.

A favorite! The first half of the album is so strong with all of their most popular singles, the last half not so much.

I love this album. Takes me back to being a bachelor.

i love

5 Stars for a perfect run of 5 opening songs. Hot take but literally only Thriller by MJ has better singles than this album, and even then it's close. This isn't even my favourite Killers album either.

I like pretty much all of this, bar the closing track, "Everything Will Be Alright", which never really did it for me. Some of it has suffered a little from overexposure, but it's still pretty damn good.

Because of the overexposure of Mr Brightside i thought this album would be meh. Its a really good album. They write good hooks. Some very catchy tunes on here. Not sure why but they remind me of The Who. Maybe its the kind of grand rock operatic feel of the songs. Anyways. Like this surprisingly.

The killers are great at hits and okay at writing enough songs to make an album

Solid album, I remember seeing the Killers on this album tour

Honestly in my top 5 albums of all time. Andy you're a star and All these things that I have done are stand outs on the re-listen.

I heard many of these tracks before and they are all bangers. So it wasn't that hard for me to just grade this a 4/5. When the songs are that good, you barely notice that 40 minutes are over. Thanks to this challenge I found out which band made those songs.

Immense

Dok slušam ovaj album, beskućnik sa zvučnikom u Ubahnu, kojeg je vjerojatno ukrao, repa i to mi zvuči bolje od ovog. Mr. Brightside vraća u teenage dirtbag razdoblje, to moram priznati. 2/5, 3/10

**In-Depth Review: *Hot Fuss* by The Killers (2004)** Released in June 2004, *Hot Fuss* is the debut studio album by American rock band The Killers. It became a defining record of the 2000s indie-rock and post-punk revival scene, blending new wave synths with guitar-driven anthems. The album was both a commercial and cultural success, spawning multiple hit singles and establishing The Killers as global stars. --- ### 🎤 **Lyrics** The lyrical content of *Hot Fuss* is a mix of heartbreak, paranoia, and small-town melancholy wrapped in glamorous, often cryptic storytelling. Brandon Flowers, the band’s frontman, writes with a flair for dramatic, cinematic imagery. Songs like **“Mr. Brightside”** and **“Somebody Told Me”** explore jealousy, confusion, and romantic betrayal, often with ambiguous gender roles and emotional volatility. - **“Mr. Brightside”** is a masterclass in anxious storytelling, capturing the spiraling thoughts of someone consumed by jealousy. The repetition of “It’s all in my head” underscores the paranoia and emotional instability. - **“All These Things That I’ve Done”** introduces a more redemptive tone, with the now-iconic refrain “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” acting as a moment of self-affirmation amid existential doubt. - However, some lyrics are criticized for being **nonsensical or overly stylized**, such as the infamous line in “Somebody Told Me”: *“Somebody told me you had a boyfriend who looked like a girlfriend that I had in February of last year.”* > While the lyrics may not always be profound, they are **evocative and memorable**, often prioritizing mood and rhythm over narrative clarity. --- ### 🎸 **Music & Composition** Musically, *Hot Fuss* is a **synth-rock hybrid**, drawing heavily from 1980s new wave and post-punk influences like Duran Duran, The Cure, and New Order. The album is **hook-driven**, with infectious basslines, shimmering synths, and anthemic choruses. - **“Jenny Was a Friend of Mine”** opens the album with a driving bassline and dramatic synth swells, setting the tone for the record’s noir-ish atmosphere. - **“Smile Like You Mean It”** introduces a more melancholic, reflective tone with its dreamy synth layers and nostalgic lyrics. - **“On Top”** and **“Midnight Show”** showcase the band’s ability to blend danceable rhythms with rock instrumentation. > The Killers excel at **crafting songs that feel both urgent and polished**, with a strong sense of dynamics and melody. --- ### 🎧 **Production** Produced by **Jeff Saltzman** (with additional production on some tracks by **Flood** and **Alan Moulder**), *Hot Fuss* is **sleek, glossy, and radio-ready**. The production emphasizes **clarity and punch**, with crisp drums, prominent basslines, and layered synths that never feel overcrowded. - The **vocal production** often uses reverb and delay to create a sense of space and drama, enhancing Flowers’ theatrical delivery. - However, some critics argue that the **vocals are occasionally over-processed**, particularly on tracks like **“Everything Will Be Alright”**, where heavy effects detract from emotional clarity. > Overall, the production is **slick and commercial**, but not soulless—it gives the album its signature **neon-lit, cinematic sheen**. --- ### 🎭 **Themes** Thematically, *Hot Fuss* revolves around **urban alienation, romantic turmoil, and identity confusion**. There’s a **noir-like quality** to the album, with characters navigating betrayal, longing, and self-doubt in a world that feels both glamorous and hollow. - **Jealousy and paranoia** are central to tracks like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me.” - **Nostalgia and regret** permeate “Smile Like You Mean It” and “All These Things That I’ve Done.” - The album also flirts with **gender ambiguity and sexual confusion**, especially in “Somebody Told Me,” adding a layer of modern anxiety to the retro sound. > The Killers manage to **balance darkness with danceability**, creating a record that feels emotionally raw yet irresistibly fun. --- ### 🌍 **Influence & Legacy** *Hot Fuss* was **a cultural moment**. It helped define the sound of mid-2000s indie rock and brought **new wave revivalism** into the mainstream. Alongside The Strokes’ *Is This It*, it’s considered one of the most important debut albums of the decade. - Songs like **“Mr. Brightside”** have become **generational anthems**, still dominating party playlists and karaoke bars nearly two decades later. - The album’s **fusion of rock and electronic elements** paved the way for bands like **Walk the Moon**, **The 1975**, and **Foster the People**. - However, some argue that The Killers **never fully recaptured the magic** of *Hot Fuss*, with later albums leaning more toward **arena rock and Americana**, losing the **intimate urgency** of their debut. --- ### ✅ **Pros** - **Iconic singles**: “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me,” “All These Things That I’ve Done” are timeless. - **Strong melodies and hooks**: Nearly every track is memorable. - **Cinematic production**: Sleek, atmospheric, and immersive. - **Emotional resonance**: Captures youthful anxiety and heartbreak with style. - **Cultural impact**: Defined a generation of indie rock. --- ### ❌ **Cons** - **Inconsistent deep cuts**: Tracks like “Andy, You’re a Star” and “Everything Will Be Alright” feel underdeveloped or overly stylized. - **Lyrics can be shallow**: Some lines are more about sounding cool than saying something meaningful. - **Front-loaded tracklist**: The first half is significantly stronger than the second. - **Overexposure**: Years of radio play have dulled the impact of some songs for certain listeners. --- ### 🏁 **Final Verdict** *Hot Fuss* is a **flawed but brilliant debut**. It’s not a perfect album, but it’s a **perfect snapshot** of a band channeling their influences into something **fresh, urgent, and undeniably catchy**. Its **cultural staying power** speaks to its quality, and even its weaker moments are elevated by **style and ambition**. A neon-soaked, heartbreak-fueled ride that still sparkles two decades on.

9.4

MMFFF YEAHHH an indie essential. Just good vibes. Realistically more of a 3 for maybe being a bit too samey, but an album I’ve enjoyed far too much in my real life to rate it as such.

First half is INCREDIBLE. You could be a successful touring band just based on these songs for the rest of your music career, and they have. Second half is much like the rest of The Killers discography...meh.

Close to 4 stars on account of some truly iconic tracks, but second half is a bit of a snoozefest and unremarkable. Found a similar pattern on Sam’s Town too - feels like they wrote three massive hits, and had to put an album around them. Some of the bass parts are wicked and had never noticed before. Surely one of the best things that the Mormons have ever made.

Some songs I really like, some I actively don't care for or have heard too many times to even hear as songs. I like the "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" one.

The highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

Solid album of great songs .

It’s rock, it’s glamour, it’s crying in the club at 2am. This is an album of anthems and is one of the best debut albums out there. Favorite song(s): Mr. Brightside, Somebody Told Me, All These Things That I’ve Done, On Top, Everything Will Be Alright

Ganska bra, några bra låtar!

very cool. it kinda reminds me of the strokes + the cure. its a 3.5 but for some reason i cant give half a star

Out of all the bands of this era there is something about The Killers that I just don’t like. I tried to listen again with an open mind but they don’t do anything for me. Maybe live would be better…

Album 38/1001 This is the Killers before they turned all Springsteeny, when their main influences mostly consisted of UK bands from the 80s. There's nothing sad bastardy about this music though. I guess growing up under the eternal sunshine and neon lights of Las Vegas as opposed to the rain soaked streets of some grim northern town in England will do that. This is British melancholy fused with American optimism and showmanship. More cathartic and epic than reflective and understated. More Caesars Palace than Ladbrokes. More The Office US than The Office UK. But like this last example, it still works. It shouldn't, but it really does. Favourite song: Mr Brightside🎩🌞 (perhaps the song of the noughties?) Honourable mention: Somebody Told Me 🗣👨🏻‍🦱 Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine 👩💔 All These Things That I've Done 💖✅️🪖❌️ Change Your Mind ↪️🧠

Fav: All These Things That I’ve Done Least Fav: Believe Me Natalie I love this album and it was important in my younger years, but that second half just doesn’t hit nearly as hard as the first half does…

Não é um álbum ruim. De certa forma é até agradável, mas seu principal problema é a falta de variedade e uma discrepância de qualidade entre a primeira e a segunda metade, o que pode ser observado entre a potência e vibração da faixa de abertura "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" e a repetição enfadonha da última (penúltima na versão do Spotify) "Everything Will Be Alright".

You have your whole lifetime to write your first record. As debut records go it is hard to argue with just how catchy the first 6 songs in this record are they were hits for a reason. The vocal effects are pitch perfect in a key that just encourages the listener enough to believe that they can sing along. The lyrics are actually really well crafted and when an attempt is made to have rhyming lines they actually do rhyme. Later albums dispose of intelligent lyrics and words that actually rhyme. This is a good time to remind everyone that on the song Human, this was the worst possible choice to try to rhyme with the word answer: Looking for the answer/Are we human/ Or are we dancer? Honestly, this is terrible as a lyric goes and it was still a huge fucking hit. But back to Hot Fuss. The first 6 are the show here: 1. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" 2. "Mr. Brightside"3."Smile Like You Mean It" 4."Somebody Told Me" 5."All These Things That I've Done" and 6."Andy, You're a Star" are gems. Then there is the cliff. The rest of the album is serviceable but none of the rest rise to the quality of the first six. “Change Your Mind” is the best of the rest and “Everything Will Be Alright” easily the worst as it is both incredibly repetitive and boring. This is not to knock the Killers. It’s a terrific pop record with incredible lasting appeal. Not perfect no. But pretty darn good.

The sound of that protentious douchbag in your school walking down the hallway with a gargantuan ego thinking he is the coolest one when in fact his life is peaking and college won't be good for him and he will end up as a salesman or a construction worker listening to Mr. Brightside on the weekends wishing he did his life differently

Not as solid as their Sam’s Town but come on, what an amazing album. Great sound, characteristic voice, interesting songwriting and good production. Love it

Top 5 album of the 2000. A perfect masterpiece with no flaws. All songs are good. Its was something diferent when it came out and still holds up very well

It’s a great album includes some absolute classics

🚨We are on 24-hour Killers lockdown🚨 Definitely not a perfect album, but I did very much imprint on it when I was 15/16 so I forgive all its flaws.

Much better than expected. Skipped the hits though. I think we're all sick of them at this point

Neon guitar synth-rock with Vegas ambition. Every song sounded like it wanted to headline Glastonbury.

JEALOUSY

Pretty neat tbh ! The bangers are bangers the songs that aren’t popular aren’t popular for a reason. Still pretty solid. Very little of this feels exciting, probably because I was raised by the internet and saw all warrior cats animatics with these songs…

Great album!!!!

4.5 stars