What's all the 'Fuss?'

I believe if bands could pro-create, the Killers would be the love child of Interpol and Hot Hot Heat, who were listening to New Order during courtship. \nIronically, the band took its name from a New Order music video. Apparently, the members were so influenced they thought it would be a great name for a band. This Las Vegas collective already has a huge following in Britain, and I'm assuming their popularity will flourish here in the States.\nThis album is new wave dance fun with a twinge of rock added to give it more of an edge. While the band does not like to be referred to as new wave, with its synth-sounds and beats, you cannot coin its sound under any other term. \nWhile most of the songs are pretty similar, the album does not sound repetitive. The beginning of the record is very strong, the kick off, "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," has eerie synths, small outbursts and melodic crooning setting the overall tone for the rest of Hot Fuss. "Mr. Brightside" is a catchy song on the regrets of love, which I found rather addictive. "Somebody Told Me" plays with gender-bending lyrics that are subtle but effective. Then we break from the norm a little with "All These Things I've Done," which has a gospel-like breakdown repeating, "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier." \nIf you are not over the new wave frenzy yet, then I believe this album is worth checking out. These guys are going to breakout big time, because they are copycats and cute enough for pop-dom to give them a home.