On June 7, 2004, “Island” label released “Hot Fuss”, the debut Killers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2003, at “The Hearse” in Berkeley, “Cornerstone” in Los Angeles. and was produced by Brendon Flowers, Jeff Saltzman, Dave Keuniing, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.

Personnel:

• Brandon Flowers – vocals, synthesizer
• Dave Keuning – guitar
• Mark Stoermer – bass
• Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums
• Sweet Inspirations – gospel choir
• Jeff Saltzman – recording
• Corlene Byrd – recording
• Dave Stedronsky – engineer assistant
• Mark Needham – engineer assistant; mixing
• Will Brierre – engineering assistant
• Dario Dendi – engineer assistant
• Alan Moulder – mixing
• Brian “Big Bass” Gardner – mastering
• Louis Marino – art direction
• Seth Goldfarb – cover photography
• Matt Hartman – band photography

Track listing:

1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
2. Mr. Brightside – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning
3. Smile Like You Mean It – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
4. Somebody Told Me – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
5. All These Things I’ve Done – Brendan Flowers
6. Andy, You’re a Star – Brendan Flowers
7. On Top – Bremdan Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
8. Change Your Mind – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning
9. Believe Me Natalie – Brendan Flowers, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
10. Midnight Show – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
11. Everything Will Be Alright – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer