On January 28, 2009, Franz Ferdinand returned with an album that turns down the BPMs, as well as the lights, and adds a sultry swagger to the aggressive and clever dance-punk genre that they helped expand. In the early 00's, Franz Ferdinand gloriously debuted with Franz Ferdinand, which was incredibly well received with hits like "Take Me Out," and "Dark of the Matinee." This also helped open the door for bands that immediately followed (or concurrently had less talent), like The Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, The Rakes, and The Cribs.After an obviously rushed follow-up album, You Could Have It So Much Better (that was still quality), Franz took some time off to produce their latest. Tonight: Franz Ferdinand shows the band taking everything down a notch, yet still making you want to shake your ass. Beginning with a brilliant three-song run of sexy braggadocio, the album maintains and reinforces constantly, with another stellar four-song set toward the end. It is rare that a band has seven excellent songs on one LP, but nothing Franz Ferdinand has ever done has been ordinary.
After nearly two years of genre-mates producing horrid follow-ups, I am happy to have the boys back. Best Tracks: "Turn It On", "Ulysses", "Bite Hard", "Can't Stop Feeling" & "Live Alone"Rating: Own it.
*Since they are not yet coming to DC, click here to get tickets to their NYC show*
What do you think?
-the Majr
3 comments:
i also love the extend version of lucid dreams. it's a pretty incredible instrumental section. the whole album keeps you moving in your cubicle even on the worst days.
lucid dreams is such a great headphone song. very well produced and almost hot chip-esque. i think my favorite song right now is "turn it on," as it has that swagger and pause aspect to it. It makes me want to dance with attitude.
this album is all about Can't Stop Feeling, Live Alone, and Lucid Dreams when it turns from a Franz Ferdinand song to (like u said Mikey) a Hot Chip song... woo!
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