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| Band | The Killers | Franz Ferdinand |
| Album | "Hot Fuss" | "Franz Ferdinand" |
| Record Label | Island Records | Domino / Sony |
| Star Rating: | *** | *** |
| Sounds Like: | A modern version of Duran Duran melded with The Cure. | A more dance-infused version of The Strokes. |
| Hit Single: | "Somebody Told Me" | "Take Me Out" |
| Best Song: | "Midnight Show" | "The Dark of the Matinee" |
| Worst Song: | "Believe Me Natalie" | "Jacqueline" |
| Who They Are: | A stylish rock band out of Las Vegas who sounds like they are from the U.K. | A Scottish rock band who was over-hyped first in the U.K., now in the United States. |
| Why They Rock: | "Somebody Told Me" is by far the most infectious song written in the last 10 years. Plus, their danceable blend of synth-pop and guitar rock offers a good reason to bust a move. | Most of their songs make you want to hop up and dance, and their '80s inspired rock is a refreshing shift away from bands like the Vines and the Hives. |
| Why They Suck: | Slower songs like "Believe Me Natalie" are so boring and poorly written it is hard to believe the record label allowed them on the album. | Despite the extreme catchiness of their music, somehow Franz retains a really dull sense that makes them hard to listen to for long periods of time. |
| The Verdict: | It's either hit or miss with the songs on this album, but ultimately the Killers prevail simply due to the unbelievably awesome synth fill in the middle of "Somebody Told Me." | Franz's catchy riffs and bouncy vocals are pretty addicting, but only briefly |
| Winner: Franz Ferdinand is becoming over-hyped too quickly, giving the Killers an underdog edge. In the end, "Hot Fuss" is more likely to remain on repeat than "Franz Ferdinand." | ||
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