| 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 |
| 6. Andy, You’Re A Star |
| 7. On Top |
| 8. Indie Rock & Roll |
| 9. Believe Me Natalie |
| 10. Midnight Show |
| 11. Everything Will Be Alright |
Hot Fuss,Killers,Universal/Island,Rock
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Hot Fuss
The Killers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002858YS Release Date: 2004-06-15 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're A Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
Amazon.com
The Killers match postpunk guitars with a synthesizer overlay that recalls '80s New Wave without burying their sound in nostalgia. On their debut, Hot Fuss, frontman Brandon Flowers plumbs his imagination for tales of murdered lovers ("Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," "Midnight Show"), voyeurism ("Mr. Brightside"), and sexual confusion (the single "Somebody Told Me"), Flowers and his mates are obviously canny students; the total effect is of a playacted obsession, but one made irresistible by their skillful, catchy songs. If there's an occasional misstep (the painfully earnest line "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" from "All These Things That I've Done"), it seems of a piece with the Killers' influences. As it is, Hot Fuss is one of several recent releases that bring a diverting faux glamour to the mainstream rock scene. --Rickey WrightAlbum Description
Hot Fuss features eleven nuggets of reel-you-in storytelling genius and musical nectar. These eleven tracks span from the "very Vegas - like Ziggy came to town" first proper single release "Somebody Told Me";"Mr Brightside" - a tale of jealousy that depicts that moment in a relationship when you realize that your other half might be playing away and this thought takes up residence in your psyche feeding the worst fears and visualisations your imagination can then throw at you. You'll find two-thirds of a murder trilogy in "Midnight Show", which starts off harking back to "Lipgloss" before veering into far darker territory than old Jarvis would ever have flirted with, in Pulp days at least, and "Jenny". These two are connected by the story of a murder of a girl by her jealous boyfriend. The first part of the trilogy, "Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf", will, you can be sure, make an appearance at some point in the future. It's a deliciously ambitious series that! belies the band's tender years. Elsewhere, meanwhile: "On Top" celebrates where Brandon feels the band is at, while stalker's tale "Andy You're A Star" and "All These Things That I've Done," saw Flowers realise his dream of using a gospel choir in their recordings.Album Description
International version of the Las Vegas Band's 2004 album adds 2 bonus tracks 'Glamorious Indie Rock N' Roll' & 'Somebody Told Me' (video). Universal.Album Details
Includes Two Bonus Tracks "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll" and the Video of "Somebody Told Me"Customer Reviews:
Love it! Play it repeatedly.......2007-07-20
A Lovely Journey.......2007-06-02
Loveeee me some killlers.......2007-05-31
Satisfied.......2007-05-26
Thanks.
Is it me?.......2007-05-17
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Hot Fuss
The Killers Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AA4LAK Release Date: 2005-08-16 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're A Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
- Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
- The Ballad Of Michael Valentine
- Under The Gun
Amazon.com
The Killers match postpunk guitars with a synthesizer overlay that recalls '80s New Wave without burying their sound in nostalgia. On their debut, Hot Fuss, frontman Brandon Flowers plumbs his imagination for tales of murdered lovers ("Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," "Midnight Show"), voyeurism ("Mr. Brightside"), and sexual confusion (the single "Somebody Told Me"). Flowers and his mates are obviously canny students; the total effect is of a playacted obsession, but one made irresistible by their skillful, catchy songs. If there's an occasional misstep (the painfully earnest line "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" from "All These Things That I've Done"), it seems of a piece with the Killers' influences. As it is, Hot Fuss is one of several recent releases that bring a diverting faux glamour to the mainstream rock scene. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
An important debut release.......2007-01-13
I haven't gotten this excited about a new band in quite a while.
The Killers are destined to eventually be grouped with music greats like The Smiths, The Cure, REM, U2, Nirvana, and Coldplay in the near future.
This debut CD guarantees that!
Very original, fun and catchy - this CD is one of my favorites - I highly recommend it.
It's indie rock and roll !!!.......2007-01-11
soldiers of glam.......2006-12-31
The work is high energy and pleasantly addictive!
Best Album of 2004.......2006-12-15
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 (5) - Terrific opener, driving rhythms, great chorus.
Mr. Brightside (5) - 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 (5) - Another driving rock song. Well-made for radio.
All These Things I've Done (5) - 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 (3) - 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 but is at a 3 at this point, though that might be overly generous.
On Top (5) - 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 (5) - 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 (3) - I'm not sure how this song is even at 3 stars, 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 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 (5) - 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 (5) - 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) - Weakest of the 3 bonus tracks but still a good tune, though short. More substance would do it some good. 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: 11
4 Star Songs: 1
3 Star Songs: 2
Overall: Strong 5 (93% - 4.6/5)
Magnum Opus.......2006-11-29
Seldom does an album come along where every song is worth listening to repeatedly. Hot Fuss is one of those rare exceptions. Whether a listener will enjoy the music is a matter of personal preference. But if you do like the Killers, you certainly like the majority of songs on this album.
Like most performers, The Killers produce songs that have an acquired taste. Over time, you will find more and more of the songs on Hot Fuss appealing. In many cases, the songs have a buildup similar to those of Depeche Mode, where there is a great deal of anticipation during the escalating tempo. I find songs like "All These Things That I've Done" excellent for hardcore weightlifting because of this buildup.
While their genre hard to describe, the Killers sound similar to the Stokes with a little Cure, Depeche Mode and the Clash mixed in. Sublime [not the group Sublime, but Webster's definition] in many circumstances, there are coherent messages behind many of the songs on Hot Fuss. Others are just fund to listen to. Though, from my perspective, the verse "I wanna shine on in the hearts of men" in the "All These Things That I've Done" is simply inspiring.
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Hot Fuss: Deluxe Tour Edition
The Killers Manufacturer: Universal/Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000793BG4 Release Date: 2006-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're A Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
- Glamourous Indie Rock & Roll ( Bonus Track)
- Under The Gun ( Bonus Track)
- Somebody Told Me (Video)
- Mr Brightside (Original Video)
- Mr Brightside (New Video)
- All These Things That I've Done (Video)
Album Description
Limited edition Japanese two disc (CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) pressing of the Las Vegas Rock band's hit 2004 debut album includes three bonus audio tracks, 'Glamorous Indie Rock 'n' Roll', 'The Ballad of Michael Valentine' and 'Under the Gun'. plus a bonus DVD that includes four video clips: 'Somebody Told Me', 'Mr. Brightside' (First Version), 'Mr. Brightside' (Second Version) and 'All These Things That I've Done'. The Killers' blend of modern Rock and New Wave influences caught the imagination and attention of music fans worldwide, helping the band notch up hit records in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Australia and elsewhere. Island Records. 2005.Album Details
2006 Special Japanese "Tour Edition" of the Killers' Monumental Debut Coupled with a Special Dvd (Ntsc Format, Region Code 0) that features Four Promotional Video Clips: "Somebody Told Me", the First Version of "mr. Brightside", the Second Version of "mr. Brightside" and "All These Things that I've Done". The Audio Disc Adds Three Bonus Tracks to the Original Lineup with "Glamourous Indie Rock N Roll", "The Ballad of Michael Valentine", "Under the Gun".Customer Reviews:
A Perfect CD.......2007-05-16
Not since KISS.......2007-04-09
Experience Glamorous Rock ~n~ Roll.......2007-01-26
There are varying styles that include all types of instruments from drums, synthesizers, to electric guitars, and bass. Most of the songs have little stories that range from love, imaginations, and fantasies to dark scenarios, and much drama! My personal top favorite songs are: SOMEBODY TOLD ME for the sound and lyrics, MR. BRIGHTSIDE for the drama and style, MIDNIGHT SHOW for the references to love, and UNDER THE GUN for the passionate unattainable romance!
If you would like to know if the bonus tracks are worth the purchase, I can say they do make a difference. While GLAMOROUS INDIE ROCK & ROLL has less popularity, the other 2 songs are quite complimentary to the album. THE BALLAD OF MICHAEL VALENTINE tells a tale of traveling to many places and comparing the moments to the buzz of Marlon Brando, the buzz of Greta Garbo and later how he ends up: "With your new suit and your black tie, hold on, you're just a gambling man...I broke to the right, and caught your eye, shut your mouth and wave goodbye...I ain't gonna let you rain on this parade." This has the typical mystery, drama, and glamour to capture interest along great sounding vocals and music. The favorite among many would be the added bonus track UNDER THE GUN. It is quite enchanting and glamorous in making the themes to be quite dramatic. Women can be so hard to predict and this song displays how the guy feels that only the girl can set him free. As the music intensifies he yells, "Because Heaven sends, and Heaven takes...keeps him tied up to a dream and only she can set him free and then he says to me...kill me now [x4]." There are plenty of drums, fast paced beats, and great catchy hooks. He mentions James Dean in the rain.
The DVD has the following:
1. Somebody Told Me Video [great black & white performance type video]
2. Mr. Brightside [Original Video] [great black & white performance type]
3. Mr. Brightside [New Video] [Popular one many have seen with the New Orleans type setting, beautiful backgrounds, and nice story lines]
4. All These Things That I've Done Video [Nice video with the band walking on the streets and later performing on a stage]
The added bonus songs, DVD videos, lyrics, and excellent music make this phenomenal purchase definitely worth buying! If you are not sure which version to buy I'd suggest you hear the samples on the regular one first and then get this one if you like their sound. And if you like what you heard, then you will love the extras found on this Tour Edition!
Great Band with Instant Classics.......2006-08-28
The Killers are a band that will be around for awhile. If you never heard of them pick this one up for a guaranteed favorite.
It won't leave you cd for a long time.
Awesome!.......2006-06-16
A 17 year olds review
~Cathy~
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Hot Fuss
The Killers Manufacturer: Lizard King ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00020QXU4 Release Date: 2004-06-08 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're a Star
- On Top
- Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
Album Description
UK pressing of the Las Vegas indie act's 2004 debut album includes one exclusive bonus track 'Indie Rock & Roll'. 'Hot Fuss' is the kind of debut that will be on everybody's lips come December's end of year polls. It stands alongside 'Definitely Maybe' & 'Is This It' as a classic first salvo in the war against mediocrity. Energetic, innovative & consistently surprising 'Hot Fuss' is a remarkable record from an extraordinary new band. Lizard King.Album Details
Includes One Song "Indie Rock and Roll" Not Available on the USA Version.Customer Reviews:
KILLER single-laden debut!.......2005-06-07
`Somebody told me' is the best song Duran Duran never recorded. Wow! It features some fierce scratching guitar and some really great vocals, all of which builds up to a very catchy disco chorus with lyrics like `somebody told me/you had a boyfriend/looks like a girlfriend..' similar to the gender bending referencing of Franz Ferdinand.
In a similar vein is `Midnight hour', another highly infective rock/dance number.
Opening track `Jenny was a friend of mine' starts off with some helicopter sound effects, great dance beats kick in, synths blazing and swirling guitars, and then the best Duran Duran vocal impression since, well Duran Duran! Brilliant.
`Mr Brightside' is an upbeat rocker sounding very much like Blur; half spoken lyrics and an almost mumbled but great chorus.
`Smile like you mean it' features some twilight zone-like sound effects and a sing-a-long chorus, similar vocally to The Cure.
`All these things that I've done' starts off a vaguely Beatles-ish ballad, which kicks into a great rocker with an almost choir-like segment.
`Andy you're a star' is a sluggish sounding rocker, with some Cure like vocals again.
All these Blur/Duran/Cure etc influences should have been cloying and annoying but what saves the day is the fact that the songs are GREAT!
Next influence channeled is Oasis on `Glamorous indie rock and roll' which starts off gentle and features semi shouted vocals and a killer chorus.
`On top' is another Durannie influenced great pop/rock song.
All in all, a great debut, packed with tonnes of potential singles.
Something we've needed for a long time........2005-03-29
That being said, this is a great album. The Killers are no doubt going to be labelled as another "retro" band. Let me just say that I'm really tired of this whole "retro" label. Just because a new band actually has a melody instead of a dull repetition of over-over-overdiven minor chords (ahem...Godsmack), sings instead of growling like a dorky 3rd grade kid trying to scare his little sister on Halloween (ahem...Slipknot), and sings about things us normal human types can relate too instead of moaning and wailing about how much they hate being rich and successful (shem...Korn), doesn't mean they're ripping off "older" music.
True, The Killers use the same sort of synth-driven hooks that Duran Duran used, but did Duran Duran ever bust out the guitars like "Mr. Brightside"? True, The Killers throw in a good dose of melancholy-English-croonery that might remind you of Morrisey (if you allow yourself to be reminded of that sort of thing), but would Morrisey have made you want to just get up and bounce around in the middle of your bedroom like "Somebody Told Me" does?
The Killers--just like a lot of other so-called-retro, may have their roots in something a little more recent than whoever's-on-the-cover-of-Blender-magazine-this-week, but face it, they're a new band and overall a new sound.
And by Jove it's a good sound indeed. I had more fun listening to this album the *first* time than I did listening to one song by most "New and Innovative bands" (ahem...Linkin Park...you guys really suck...quit now...stop selling reptition to the kids, they get enough of it from pop/rap/whatever as it is, they don't need it from ignored-computer-nerds posing as a rock n roll band).
So, the lesson today, kids, is that if somebody is getting labelled as "retro", it probably means they are playing REAL music (with notes, not just an expensive effects rig plugged out of a guitar that they really don't know how to play), and it would do your poor MTV-abused brain some good to give 'em a listen.
Bought it for one track.......2004-10-26
Saw The Killers in concert in Ottawa, Canada and they were great. I'm looking forward to a lot of great albums from this band.
Still damned good.......2004-10-20
Interesting..........2004-09-25
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Hot Fuss
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BUDSCQ Release Date: 2005-12-13 |
Album Description
2005 UK only CD/DVD special edition of their debut album Hot Fuss, includes three bonus tracks on the audio disc, 'Somebody Told Me' (Mylo Remix), 'Smile Like You Mean It' (Fisherspooner Remix), and 'Smile Like You Mean It' (Ruff & Jam Eastside Remix). Also included is a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 0) that includes the video's for 'Somebody Told Me', 'All These Things That I've Done' and the live versions of 'Somebody Told Me', 'Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine' and 'Mr. Brightside' from Glastonbury 2005. *Please note that you will need an ALL Code DVD player to view. Vertigo. 2005.
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Hot Fuss
The Killers Manufacturer: Vertigo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BTULEU Release Date: 2006-05-01 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're a Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
Album Description
UK only 2005 re-issue of their debut album includes three bonus tracks, 'Somebody Told Me' (Mylo Remix), 'Smile Like You Mean It' (Fisherspooner Remix) and 'Smile Like You Mean It' (Ruff & Jam Eastside Mix). Vertigo. 2005.Album Details
Includes One Song "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll" Not Available on the USA Version.
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Hot Fuss (Dlx)
Killers Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000F8O46S Release Date: 2006-02-20 |
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Hot Fuss
The Killers Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00030GMO0 Release Date: 2006-02-20 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Like You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're A Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
- Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
Amazon.com
The Killers match postpunk guitars with a synthesizer overlay that recalls '80s New Wave without burying their sound in nostalgia. On their debut, Hot Fuss, frontman Brandon Flowers plumbs his imagination for tales of murdered lovers ("Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," "Midnight Show"), voyeurism ("Mr. Brightside"), and sexual confusion (the single "Somebody Told Me"), Flowers and his mates are obviously canny students; the total effect is of a playacted obsession, but one made irresistible by their skillful, catchy songs. If there's an occasional misstep (the painfully earnest line "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" from "All These Things That I've Done"), it seems of a piece with the Killers' influences. As it is, Hot Fuss is one of several recent releases that bring a diverting faux glamour to the mainstream rock scene. --Rickey WrightAlbum Description
Hot Fuss features eleven nuggets of reel-you-in storytelling genius and musical nectar. These eleven tracks span from the "very Vegas - like Ziggy came to town" first proper single release "Somebody Told Me";"Mr Brightside" - a tale of jealousy that depicts that moment in a relationship when you realize that your other half might be playing away and this thought takes up residence in your psyche feeding the worst fears and visualisations your imagination can then throw at you. You'll find two-thirds of a murder trilogy in "Midnight Show", which starts off harking back to "Lipgloss" before veering into far darker territory than old Jarvis would ever have flirted with, in Pulp days at least, and "Jenny". These two are connected by the story of a murder of a girl by her jealous boyfriend. The first part of the trilogy, "Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf", will, you can be sure, make an appearance at some point in the future. It's a deliciously ambitious series that! belies the band's tender years. Elsewhere, meanwhile: "On Top" celebrates where Brandon feels the band is at, while stalker's tale "Andy You're A Star" and "All These Things That I've Done," saw Flowers realise his dream of using a gospel choir in their recordings.Album Description
International version of the Las Vegas Band's 2004 album adds 2 bonus tracks 'Glamorious Indie Rock N' Roll' & 'Somebody Told Me' (video). Universal.Album Details
Includes Two Bonus Tracks "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll" and the Video of "Somebody Told Me"Customer Reviews:
Love it! Play it repeatedly.......2007-07-20
A Lovely Journey.......2007-06-02
Loveeee me some killlers.......2007-05-31
Satisfied.......2007-05-26
Thanks.
Is it me?.......2007-05-17
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Hot Fuss
Killers Manufacturer: Universal/Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009YSG7Q Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
Tracks:
- Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine
- Mr. Brightside
- Smile Kike You Mean It
- Somebody Told Me
- All These Things That I've Done
- Andy, You're A Star
- On Top
- Change Your Mind
- Believe Me Natalie
- Midnight Show
- Everything Will Be Alright
- Glamorous Indie Rock And Roll
- Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix)
- Somebody Told Me (Video)
- Mr. Brightside (Video)
Album Description
French pressing includes a new version of 'Mr. Brightside' (Jacques Lu Cont remix) and an enhanced video section. Universal. 2005.Album Details
Includes Two Bonus Tracks "Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll", "mr. Brightside - Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix" and the Videos for "Somebody Told Me" and "mr. Brightside".
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Hot Fuss
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0006OS5S4 Release Date: 2004-12-21 |
Album Description
French version includes bonus tracks. Universal. 2004.Rock Music:
