The Killers - Hot Fuss (2004)

After leaving Blush Responce (a synthpop band), Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards) teamed up with David Keuning (guitars, vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass, vocals), Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums) formed The Killers. Often described as the "Best British band to have come out of America", The Killers is a post-punk rock band influenced by british bands and the music from the 80s.

Their album Hot Fuss, released in 2004, peaked the Billboard Top 200 albums at #7 with the smah hits Somebody Told Me and Mr. Brightside both peaking at #3 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks.

Two of the songs on the album Jenny Was a Friend of Mine and Midnight Show are a continuing story along with Leave the Bourbon On The Shelf from their 2007 compilation album Sawdust, are known as the Murder Trilogy. The band have also said they may expand this in the future.

Hot Fuss is one of those rare albums which contain very simple music and poetic lyrics that get stuck in our minds. The kind of tunes that you would hum on and on and on. They use an interesting processesor patch for the vocals and their instruments. It gives a slight retro touch to the recording.

If you are looking for some music to jump around to, or just sing along with, Hot Fuss is a great album for that. Their music can be found on http://www.index-of-mp3.net/artist/Ki/Killers/

or a few are up for direct download at http://over93.free.fr/MUSIQUES/