The Killers debuted in 2004 with a flawless album called Hot Fuss. It sounded like a group of kids who’d discovered their older siblings’ post-punk record collection. Like New Order’s “Blue Monday,” ...
“Radio-friendly style over substance.” That was the verdict from Pitchfork upon the June 7, 2004 release of the debut album by a Las Vegas quartet being heavily hyped by the U.K. music press, back ...