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The Killers: "Hot Fuss" Trivia Quiz

This quiz will be about the songs off "Hot Fuss". The questions deal with lyrics, trivia, and background information of the album itself. *REMEMBER: All the questions are based on the US regular edition of the album, unless stated otherwise.

A multiple-choice quiz by HPKillersFreak. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
HPKillersFreak

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,932

Updated
Dec 03 21

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1. In "Change Your Mind", at what time did the siren scream? Hint

3:15

12:00 (Noon)

10:30

9:30

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2. Which song off "Hot Fuss" clocks in at the longest one on the album? Hint

All These Things That I've Done

Believe Me Natalie

Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine

Everything Will Be Alright

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3. Which of these songs is NOT a bonus track from the original US limited edition CD? Hint

All the Pretty Faces

Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll

Under the Gun

The Ballad of Michael Valentine

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4. In the CD jacket, there are pictures taken from the shoot of which Killers music video? Hint

All These Things That I've Done (UK version)

All These Things That I've Done (US version)

Somebody Told Me

Mr. Brightside (original version)

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5. On which song is it possible to hear a door creaking open and then closing at the end of the song? Hint

Believe Me Natalie

Everything Will Be Alright

On Top

Change Your Mind

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6. What is the name of the choir that is featured on "All These Things That I've Done"? Hint

Sweet Illusions

Sweet Praises

Sweet Children

Sweet Inspirations

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7. Which song off the US edition is replaced by "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" on the UK edition? Hint

Believe Me Natalie

Everything Will Be Alright

On Top

Change Your Mind

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8. How many of the "Hot Fuss" songs' music videos were filmed in England? Hint

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9. The Killers have claimed that they play "Somebody Told Me" at every show.

True

False

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10. Complete the lyric:

"We had a fight ___
____
__________ out in the rain".

Answer: (Three Words)

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11. Which song had spawned a lot of controversy about lead singer Brandon Flowers' sexual orientation? Hint

Under the Gun

Somebody Told Me

Andy, You're a Star

The Ballad of Michael Valentine

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12. How many "Hot Fuss" songs, including bonus tracks, include a person's name in the title (think carefully)? Hint

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13. Which song were the Killers recording when drummer Ronnie Vannucci was propelled off his stool during a minor earthquake? Hint

Change Your Mind

Mr. Brightside

Smile Like You Mean It

Believe Me Natalie

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14. Not only did the Killers have to brave an earthquake, but they also had to fight their way through fires to get to the studio, to record which song? Hint

Everything Will Be Alright

Change Your Mind

Midnight Show

Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine

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15. Which of these songs is NOT written completely by Brandon Flowers? Hint

Everything Will Be Alright

All These Things That I've Done

Smile Like You Mean It

Andy, You're a Star

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16. Which two Killers songs were written by the whole band? Hint

"Smile Like You Mean It" and "Midnight Show"

"Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" and "Midnight Show"

"Somebody Told Me" and "On Top"

"All These Things That I've Done" and "Change Your Mind"

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17. When was "Hot Fuss" originally released in the US? Hint

June 15, 2004

July 16, 2004

June 4, 2004

July 23, 2004

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18. How many buildings are on the cover of the CD? Hint

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19. What was the album's peak position of the North American Billboard Chart in 2004? Hint

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20. Complete the lyric:

"And someone is calling my name from the back of..."

Answer: (Two Words)

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21. "____ tracks and I've had it with this game." How many tracks were there? Hint

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22. You can find the line "She said she loved me" in "Midnight Show".

True

False

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23. Where does the narrator remember Andy to be incredible? Hint

On the stage

In the game

On the team

On the field

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24. How many times is "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" repeated in "All These Things That I've Done"? Hint

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25. What two words are repeated at the end of "Mr. Brightside"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Change Your Mind", at what time did the siren scream?

Answer: 10:30

"Out again, a siren screams at half past ten, and you won't let go".

2. Which song off "Hot Fuss" clocks in at the longest one on the album?

Answer: Everything Will Be Alright

"Everything Will Be Alright" is approximately 5 minutes, 45 seconds long. "Believe Me Natalie" is the second longest, at around 5:05. "All These Things" is just over 5 minutes, at 5:01. "Jenny" is about 4 minutes, 4 seconds.

3. Which of these songs is NOT a bonus track from the original US limited edition CD?

Answer: All the Pretty Faces

"All the Pretty Faces" was later released on the bonus disc for the Killers' second album, "Sam's Town".

4. In the CD jacket, there are pictures taken from the shoot of which Killers music video?

Answer: Mr. Brightside (original version)

The pictures are from the original "Mr. Brightside", shot in 2004. The pictures are in color, but the video appeared in black and white.

5. On which song is it possible to hear a door creaking open and then closing at the end of the song?

Answer: Change Your Mind

If you listen very closely, as the song ends, you can hear it. It sounds like footsteps across a wooden floor, a door creaking open, and shutting.

6. What is the name of the choir that is featured on "All These Things That I've Done"?

Answer: Sweet Inspirations

Sweet Inspirations also accompanies the band on "Andy, You're A Star".

7. Which song off the US edition is replaced by "Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll" on the UK edition?

Answer: Change Your Mind

Even though "Indie Rock & Roll" is a bonus track on the US edition, "Change Your Mind" is not a bonus track on the UK edition. The UK version's bonus tracks are a remix of "Somebody Told Me" and two remixes of "Smile Like You Mean It". It also comes with a bonus DVD, featuring some live footage from Glastonbury.

8. How many of the "Hot Fuss" songs' music videos were filmed in England?

Answer: 3

"Mr. Brightside (original version)", "All These Things That I've Done" (UK), and "Smile Like You Mean It" were all filmed in England. "All These Things" features footage of the Killers walking down Brick Lane and greeting fans.

9. The Killers have claimed that they play "Somebody Told Me" at every show.

Answer: False

Actually, it's "Mr. Brightside" that the band has said they play at every show, because it's the first song Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning wrote together as the Killers.

10. Complete the lyric: "We had a fight ___ ____ __________ out in the rain".

Answer: on the promenade

This line comes from "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine", a song about a jealous boyfriend who kills his girlfriend when she breaks up with him.

11. Which song had spawned a lot of controversy about lead singer Brandon Flowers' sexual orientation?

Answer: Andy, You're a Star

In the song, it seems that Brandon is talking about Andy as someone he had a crush on. However, Brandon claims he's always been sure of his sexuality, but never denied being a homosexual straightforward. Brandon married his longtime girlfriend Tana in 2005.

12. How many "Hot Fuss" songs, including bonus tracks, include a person's name in the title (think carefully)?

Answer: 5

Jenny ("Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine"), Mr. Brightside ("Mr. Brightside"), Andy ("Andy, You're A Star), Natalie ("Believe Me, Natalie"), and Michael Valentine ("The Ballad of Michael Valentine"). Of all those, Michael Valentine is the only real person. Michael is a professional gambler, who also sang in several bands with Ronnie Vannucci, before Ronnie joined the Killers.

13. Which song were the Killers recording when drummer Ronnie Vannucci was propelled off his stool during a minor earthquake?

Answer: Believe Me Natalie

Ronnie sustained no serious injuries from this incident. He was just a little shaken.

14. Not only did the Killers have to brave an earthquake, but they also had to fight their way through fires to get to the studio, to record which song?

Answer: Change Your Mind

The fires were in Simi Valley. The Killers had a rough time getting this album recorded, but they managed to pull through it all. They even survived a 1000-foot freefall in a plane. The band admits that it was definitely the scariest moment any of them had ever experienced.

15. Which of these songs is NOT written completely by Brandon Flowers?

Answer: Smile Like You Mean It

"Smile Like You Mean It" was written by Brandon and bassist Mark Stoermer. Brandon also produced "Everything Will Be Alright".

16. Which two Killers songs were written by the whole band?

Answer: "Somebody Told Me" and "On Top"

"Jenny", "Smile Like You Mean It", and "Midnight Show" are credited to Brandon and Mark. "Mr. Brightside" and "Change Your Mind" are credited to Brandon and Dave. "Believe Me Natalie" is credited to Brandon and Ronnie. "All These Things", "Andy", and "Everything Will Be Alright" are credited to just Brandon.

17. When was "Hot Fuss" originally released in the US?

Answer: June 15, 2004

Although it was released in 2004, the album didn't begin to gain rapid success in the US until 2005.

18. How many buildings are on the cover of the CD?

Answer: 4

The buildings all have Japanese characters on top of them.

19. What was the album's peak position of the North American Billboard Chart in 2004?

Answer: 7

Unfortunately, "Hot Fuss" never broke the top 5. The album gained more success in the US in 2005, nearly a year after its initial release.

20. Complete the lyric: "And someone is calling my name from the back of..."

Answer: the restaurant

This line is from the song "Smile Like You Mean It". The music video for this song chronicles a house over a span of 20 years.

21. "____ tracks and I've had it with this game." How many tracks were there?

Answer: 17

This line comes from "Somebody Told Me". "Somebody Told Me" was the first single released off "Hot Fuss", and is often credited as the song that gained them their fame.

22. You can find the line "She said she loved me" in "Midnight Show".

Answer: True

Whereas the line is also in "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine", the same line can be heard in "Midnight Show". It's heard near the end of the song, right before "If you can keep a secret...".

23. Where does the narrator remember Andy to be incredible?

Answer: On the field

In "Andy, You're a Star", it seems that Andy was an athlete that the narrator either regarded highly, or possibly even had a crush on.

24. How many times is "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" repeated in "All These Things That I've Done"?

Answer: 10

"I got soul, but I'm not a soldier" is probably the most well-known line from the song, and can always get the crowds chanting along with the band during performances.

25. What two words are repeated at the end of "Mr. Brightside"?

Answer: I never

"Mr. Brightside" is the Killers' second most successful song, rivaled by "Somebody Told Me". "Mr. Brightside" was the second single released, and tells a tale of extreme jealousy.

Source: Author HPKillersFreak

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