With Hot Fuss, The Killers exploded out of Las Vegas with a sound that straddled post-punk urgency and glossy New Wave cool. The guitars jangle, the synths shimmer, and frontman Brandon Flowers leans into theatrical storytelling — spinning tales of jealousy, voyeurism, and romantic confusion.
From the brooding drama of 'Jenny Was a Friend of Mine' and 'Midnight Show' to the indie dancefloor staples 'Mr. Brightside' and 'Somebody Told Me', every track feels precision-built for maximum impact. Even its most earnest moment — the now-iconic line 'I got soul but I'm not a soldier' on 'All These Things That I've Done' — has become a singalong touchstone.
Hot Fuss isn’t just a debut — it’s a carefully crafted blast of ambition, nostalgia, and undeniable hooks that helped reshape early 2000s indie.
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
