Hot Fuss

OK, I apologize for the bad pun. But if you haven't heard the Killers yet, you don't know what you're missing out on. They're an interesting blend of alternative rock/indie/synth and they are simply fantastic. Brandon Flowers, the lead singer, rocks on the synthesizer, lending the songs some really cool music. Here's a breakdown of the songs: 1. Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine - 5/5. A great way to open the album, even if the song is about a guy who killed his girlfriend. Love the music. One of my favorite songs. 2. Mr. Brightside - 5/5. This was the song that got me hooked on the Killers and is my favorite on the album. The lyrics are very real and the music is great. 3. Smile Like You Mean It - 5/5. Another great song. Though not as good as the previous two, I'd still give it 5/5. 4. Somebody Told Me - 5/5. Great single about a guy who suspects his girlfriend is not quite what she seems to be. 5. All These Things I've Done - 3/5. The song is good until "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier". I'm sorry, the gospel choir just ruined it for me. 6. Andy, You're a Star - 4/5. Good song with a cool beat. 7. On Top - Another good song. 8. Change Your Mind - 4/5. Yet another good song, but nothing incredible. 9. Believe Me Natalie - 4/5. Sensing a pattern here...it's a good song. 10. Midnight Show - 4.5/5. I really like this song. 11. Everything Will Be Alright - 3/5. OK song, they could have picked a better closing song. All things considered, this album is amazing, if not just for the first four songs, which are, in my opinion, the clearly superior tracks. A couple of filler songs, but overall definitely worth the money.

Very happy with this purchase

A few years ago I started listening to albums of all the genres I like and right now I have listened to a little more than 300 albums. With that being said, this album is still my favorite because everytime I relisten there's something new in each song and everytime my favorite changes.(currently is change your mind)

Alexa was nagging me to write a review of the digital copy. Not sure why a 16-year-old album needs more reviews, but this is my favorite, so I'll give it a stab. I'm not really a "Killers" fan, they diverged a lot from their original sound after Hot Fuss, but this album is my jam. Perfect to sing along to during a stressful 40-minute car ride. Makes it go faster, cheers me up, "GO FASTER BOOOOY!!!" blaring out of my speakers obviously helps. Jenny's not really a friend if mine, but when I listen to this, she is. Every Andy is a star. And I'm not a soldier but boy do I got soul. It's not confidential, this album's got potential. Sure, Mr. Brightside is the anthem, and deservedly, but in this reviewer's opinion, Hot Fuss is best experienced as a whole.

Kid who got it, loved it.

Hot Fuss is a hell of a record. The first 5 tracks off this sensational debut effort could easily be five tracks of a greatest hits album. This CD pretty much epitomizes the new wave rock of 2004. A perfect blend of synth pop, indie rock, glam, and dance all rolled up into one. This is most definitely one of the best albums of the 2000's. There isn't a bad track, in my opinion, and it's one of those rare gems where you can play the entire album from front to back without just having a couple decent tracks to repeat. My favorite tracks are Jennie Was a Friend of Mine and All These Things I've Done, but I thoroughly enjoy all the others as well. Not just an incredible debut album, but a solid, top notch one in general. 5/5 stars

This album was ripe with hits and remains in the CD changer in my car to this day. The Killers melded new wave, alternative, and rock influences and released quite possibly one of the best first albums anyone has seen in a at least a decade. There are a few songs on the album that i'm not hugely fond of, but the strengths more than overshadow the few weaker parts, and even the songs I skip are by no means terrible. Buying the import with these three bonus tracks and a bonus DVD with a few music videos on it was well worth it to me, and i'm glad I bought it over the lower priced regular version. Here's my track by track analysis, with my score in parenthesis, 5 being the highest, 1 the lowest: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine (4) - Terrific opener, driving rhythms, great chorus. Mr. Brightside (4) - Probably the most recognized, if not overplayed track on the album, but with good reason, another driving, strong vocals. Smile Like You Mean It (5) - Favorite song on the album, haunting lyrics, extraordinary use of guitars and synth, great percussion work, especially on cymbals. I don't think i'll ever get tired of this song. Somebody Told Me (4) - Another driving rock song. Well-made for radio. All These Things I've Done (4) - Yes, it's true that the line "I've got soul but i'm not a soldier" isn't the best writing in history, but the guitar and rhythm carry it, with good vocal variety. The video on the DVD of this song is pretty damned good as well. Andy, You're a Star (2) - Mediocre at best, it's a change of pace from the rest of the album up until this point to be sure, but seems overly reptitive. It's either a 2 or 3 star song to me but is at a 2 at this point. On Top (4) - Good use of synth, could have been overdone but luckily they knew where to pull back with it and focus on the lyrics. Flowers' voice seems louder on this song than on previous tracks, and it helps to carry the tune. Change Your Mind (5) - I was thrilled to see this song used in many of the trailers for 'the movie "Thank You For Smoking' earlier this year, as it's a neat song. The synth approaches borderline over the top, but the vocals are so wonderful, that it doesn't overpower. This is probably my third favorite on the disc, if not a close second. Believe Me Natalie (4) - Carried by a heavy bassline, it's another storytelling type song, not a bad song, but nothing legendary. It's barely a 5 in my book, it's a good song but might score lower if compared to other Killers songs only. I do however score basing songs against other music of similiar genre, so it remains a 5. Midnight Show (4) - Not a bad song, but the vocals seem to be lacking, and get lost in the background it seems at times. Everything Will Be Alright (2) - It's a change of pace, but seems like a bad way to end an album, and this is where it did end on the normal, non-deluxe version of the disc. It's not terrible, but probably the weakest track on the album. Could have been better if the vocals were done differently, I liked the rhythm, just hated the delivery. Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll (4) - First of three bonus tracks, and is possibly my second favorite song. It's catchy as all getout, and Flowers' seems to be right on target with the vocal delivery and range. Great guitar work, and the bassline was done perfectly. Bonus points for the tambourine hit in the first verse as well, very nice. The Ballad of Michael Valentine (4) - Solid tune, it has a few changes throughout of all the different instruments. Lots of cymbals at some points, but gets the job done. Under the Gun (5) - Good tune, though short. More substance would do it some good. Certainly not the worst song they could have picked to end the album (see above). Overall, this is a strong buy, and a worthy addition to anyone's collection that enjoys this genre of music. Hot Fuss (Deluxe Tour Edition): 5 Star Songs: 3 4 Star Songs: 7 3 Star Songs: 2 2 Star Songs: 2 Overall: Very Good - 3.8 / 5

Nothing to say about the shipping, price and quality as listed. The album, though, is amazing. A must-have for every alternative rock fan.

Side A sticks ! the auto lift of my TT doesn't work for side A!

Hot Fuss es uno de los mejores discos debut de la historia, la edición del 20º aniversario en vinyl de color es indispensable para cualquier colección

名曲Mr.BrightsideのPVのあのデカダンな雰囲気とボーカルのブランドンの絶妙な演技にやられて一時期ヘビロテしてた。 他の曲も良い曲ばかり。 「アメリカのバンドながらすごくUKぽい」というのが売りみたいになってるけど、それよりこのアルバム全体を包む異世界のダンスホールのような空気感は他のバンドには間違いなく無いし、もう本人たちも狙ってこの雰囲気を作り出すのは難しいんじゃないか？というくらい奇跡のアルバム。

Love this album, Packaging was good, arrived very fast, sounds very good on vinyl👌🏼 highly recommend

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