it’s candy like the first album but tongues get tired of candy after awhile as do ears for this sort of thing. funny how these guys’ story in 04-05 is so similar to the strokes in 01-02, breaking out somewhat forgotten sounds into the mainstream on a debut that feels like fresh air, getting lots of popularity and backlash, putting out a second that’s a rehash of the first but no sophomore slump, getting good (but not as good) press and praise, not as bad backlash and lots of internet discussion.
Personally, I enjoyed the first FF album quite a bit, as I found it to be very well produced, and fresh sounding, yet at the same time, a throwback to a past era of rock and roll that was begging to be rediscovered. The new album is pretty good too, but since you are all a bunch of idiot hipsters, concerned only about what others think of your obscure music tastes, and who immediately turn on albums that sell over 100k copies (Arcade Fire anyone?), I guess it will fall on deaf ears, won’t it?
oh no yall didnt now cmon this album is a step forward and up for ff and i am proud to say theyre my favorite band and have been for quite awhile now. its just entertaining music (and yea alex kapranos is kinda hot in my opinion, just to agree with a couple of you.
and you know what? i could have it so much better without the pretentiousness.
Without much effort.
I’m actually really liking the album. There are a few ballads that don’t quite work, but it’s a pretty strong album overall.
…If you crapped in a bag…
WHATEV…more nonsense.
(yawn)
yeah, i’m a hater.
“Fade Together” blatently rips off the turtles’ “Happy Together”
I’m a bit torn as to the rest of the album, but I’ve been quite enamoured with “The Fallen” for awhile now, I love that song.
I am not as into the upbeat tracks on this…but I do like the acoustic ones…y’know…the ones that sound just like Kinks/Beatles/Turles?
But they really are pretty…even if they do rip.
Target has the album for $9.99. Insound is ridiculously overpriced, as usual.
Don’t Believe The Truth
Scotty Don’t,
I’m expecting some Fiona release news in the upcoming days. No?
it’s candy like the first album but tongues get tired of candy after awhile as do ears for this sort of thing. funny how these guys’ story in 04-05 is so similar to the strokes in 01-02, breaking out somewhat forgotten sounds into the mainstream on a debut that feels like fresh air, getting lots of popularity and backlash, putting out a second that’s a rehash of the first but no sophomore slump, getting good (but not as good) press and praise, not as bad backlash and lots of internet discussion.
it could’ve been so much better with… a little effort
Who’s Franz Ferdinand?
Are they new?
Is it possible to have a backlash against the backlash? You guys are so predictable.
this record sound good as…how you say…like my toilet flush? yes, like the poo going down toilet into bowels of city and then a bus run over my dog.
Scott, have you gotten married yet? And if so, CONGRATULATIONS.
apr, pitchfork are having th backlash-backlash right now.
you could have it so much better…with the debut
you could have it so much better…if alex kapranos died
Wait, what?
Scott’s getting married?
There goes the celebrity in my celebrity sexual fantasies.
Smart guys are hot.
But all joking aside, congrats.
my celebrity sexual fantasies are all about alex kapranos….
i havent liked the handful of songs ive heard so far from their latest output. more of the same and not too much growth.
I could have it so much better without the elitist indie rock snobbery.
please! it’s a great album! have you guys even listened to it yet??? if not, shut the fuck up!
Personally, I enjoyed the first FF album quite a bit, as I found it to be very well produced, and fresh sounding, yet at the same time, a throwback to a past era of rock and roll that was begging to be rediscovered. The new album is pretty good too, but since you are all a bunch of idiot hipsters, concerned only about what others think of your obscure music tastes, and who immediately turn on albums that sell over 100k copies (Arcade Fire anyone?), I guess it will fall on deaf ears, won’t it?
Good post Randy. Nailed it in the head with the arcade fire reference.
oh no yall didnt now cmon this album is a step forward and up for ff and i am proud to say theyre my favorite band and have been for quite awhile now. its just entertaining music (and yea alex kapranos is kinda hot in my opinion, just to agree with a couple of you.
and you know what? i could have it so much better without the pretentiousness.
Yeah! Go Franz!!!!!!