The Killers released their debut album, "Hot Fuss," in 2004. The album arrived first in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2004, and then in the United States on June 15 through Island Records. It introduced the Las Vegas band to a worldwide audience with a sound blending alternative rock, new wave, post-punk, and synth-pop.
"Hot Fuss" produced four major singles: "Somebody Told Me," "Mr. Brightside," "All These Things That I've Done," and "Smile Like You Mean It." Although "Mr. Brightside" became the band's signature song, it initially performed more modestly in the United States before later becoming one of the most enduring rock hits of its era.
A common mix-up is 2006, the release year of The Killers' second album, "Sam's Town." "Hot Fuss" was recorded largely in 2003, which may also cause confusion, but its release year is clearly 2004. The album eventually reached No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum in the United States.