With a top-hit song, an eclectic rock sound and fresh, clever lyrics, The Killers may begin to begin their assault on the music industry.

Yes, it’s the band with the infectious pop hit, “Somebody Told Me.” Yes, it’s the band that look like virtually every other Indy, pop, longhaired alternative boy rock band and yes; they have just released their debut album, Hot Fuss. But I assure you, they’re so much more.

This Vegas-based eclectic rock band began after lead vocalist/guitarist Brandon Flowers left (or was dumped) by his former band. After being influenced by British pop band Oasis, Flowers responded to an ad looking for band members with the same musical influence.

Flowers’ response led him to Dave Keuning and the two clicked. Soon after band mates Ronnie Vannucci and Mark Stoermer got on board what is now known as The Killers.

Almost all of the tracks for this album were written and practiced in a 120-degree garage, thus appropriately titling their debut album, Hot Fuss.

I first heard about this band when my fiancee bought the album after hearing them perform “Somebody Told Me”, live on David Letterman.

I was instantly hooked on their ’80’s pop style mixed with today’s eclectic rock that has become so popular. The first four tracks drew me in with their similar, yet unique sound. The record tends to slow down after that point. The songs tend to get mellow and the lyrics become more and more intense.

The album fits 11 tracks, all similar, yet different. The result is one great album.

Aside from the wildly popular and often overplayed “Somebody Told Me” and “Mr. Brightside”, the album has several great tracks like “All These Things I’ve Done,” “On Top,” and one of my favorites, “Change Your Mind.”

One complaint I have about the album is its consistency. It tends to lose its flow in a few places before picking it back up again. Some of the songs are a little on the mature side as well, although one may not see this without a deeper examination of the lyrics.

I’ll be on the lookout for their sophomore album. In the meantime, The Killers freshman album, Hot Fuss, is definitely worth a listen.