Hot Fuss
The Killers · 2003 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 8 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 8 Hot Fuss songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Andy You're a Star (the calmest here, 49) to Somebody Told Me (the most charged, 62), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2003–2004.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Mr. Brightside.
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Frequently asked about Hot Fuss
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Hot Fuss track?
Of the 8 Hot Fuss tracks we've measured, “Somebody Told Me” scores highest at 62/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Hot Fuss track?
“Andy You're a Star” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 49–62 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Hot Fuss overall?
Hot Fuss averages 54/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Hot Fuss?
The Hot Fuss tracks we've measured average about 131 BPM — upbeat.
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