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« on: 04 Sep 2005, 20:34 »
So, any thoughts on the new single? I thought it was fun, stompy goodness. Damn them for releasing another self-titled though.
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« Reply #1 on: 04 Sep 2005, 20:36 »
Haven't heard it, but i dig their multi-self-titled thing. Will keep an ear out for it.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #2 on: 04 Sep 2005, 20:47 »
Its a pretty awesome follow up.

The new ablum is going to be called "You could have it so much better ... with Franz Ferdinand"

see http://www.franzferdinand.org/biog_discog/albumtwo.htm
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #3 on: 04 Sep 2005, 22:50 »
I haven't heard it yet. Anyplace I can access it (other than radio/TV)?
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #4 on: 04 Sep 2005, 23:32 »
I haven't heard anything but the 30 second sample at iTunes.
But I'm very happy about a new album coming out.
(insert really happy, giddy, sophmoric smiling.)
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« Reply #5 on: 05 Sep 2005, 04:34 »
Its must be on Radio 1 playlist I heard on there listen to the Zane Lowe show or Lacmaq show tonight its bound to be on there.
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« Reply #6 on: 05 Sep 2005, 04:40 »
I heard the new single and liked it... saw them at the V fesitval and they played a lot of the new material and...

I dunno... it was good, but it sounds a lot like it's going to be more of the same. I think downloading is in order before purchase. Unless it offers something a little different than the first album I probably won't bother.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #7 on: 05 Sep 2005, 05:39 »
Thier new single is very catchy. And very dance-able. So it's a thumbs up all round from me. I've already got that 'You're so luuuuccky!' line going round and round in my head.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #8 on: 05 Sep 2005, 08:36 »
The single is basically a compilation of every quirky moment from their first album...with some added synths.

I like it, even if all of their songs sound the same. My dad loves the band.

Now, what I don't see is the influence of Led Zepplin and Crunk Rap on them. They said in numerous interviews that they stuck themselves in a cabin in Scotland and listened to Led Zepplin and in-your-face crunk. They said that it would change their music a bit, but...it's the same. They lied.

And here I was looking forward to kilts and scruffy beards.
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« Reply #9 on: 05 Sep 2005, 09:47 »
I love it how no-one talks about this band until they release something new.
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« Reply #10 on: 05 Sep 2005, 09:52 »
I've always thought of Franz as one of those bands who, when you ask people what bands they like, people will give you a list without Franz on and then you can mention them and that person will be like 'oh, crap, yeah, I like them too... can't believe I forgot about them...'

I'm like that with Muse, as well...
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #11 on: 05 Sep 2005, 10:03 »
The 'du duuu' bits really get me dancing! Can't wait til Oct. 3rd.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #12 on: 05 Sep 2005, 10:45 »
Quote from: maxusy3k
I've always thought of Franz as one of those bands who, when you ask people what bands they like, people will give you a list without Franz on and then you can mention them and that person will be like 'oh, crap, yeah, I like them too... can't believe I forgot about them...'

I'm like that with Muse, as well...


Same. I always forget to tell that proverbial person that Muse > Radiohead, as well.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #13 on: 05 Sep 2005, 10:48 »
Heh I talk about them when they don't have new stuff. But I'm a mad rambling old fool. Yes, the new album isn't self titled, and I've heard a lot of good tracks from it. I  hope it's good.

Do You Want To is pretty awesome, even if it does make me think of Come On Eileen for some unknown reason. ;)
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #14 on: 05 Sep 2005, 11:32 »
I hate the bit at the end when they're saying about how lucky they are :s

Made me cringe.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #15 on: 05 Sep 2005, 11:52 »
No, it's "lucky, lucky, you're so lucky!" ;) Aren't you happy to be lucky, ASturge? :P
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #16 on: 04 Oct 2005, 22:15 »
SO... rather than starting a new thread, I'm using this one to see if anyone has the new album now that it's been released and what they think of it.
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« Reply #17 on: 04 Oct 2005, 22:20 »
Meh, Franz Ferdinand.  The new single is just more of the same "Meh".  Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go listen to my copy of Fossil Fuel: the X.T.C. Singles 1977-92.
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Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
« Reply #18 on: 05 Oct 2005, 01:51 »
I like their first album better, but this one is not bad! The single I acutally do not like, but I really like "This Boy".
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« Reply #19 on: 05 Oct 2005, 04:09 »
I'm going to their show on the 9th in San Diego.
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« Reply #20 on: 05 Oct 2005, 12:13 »
I thought that their first was alright. They had a couple of good songs.

I really like their single. It's grown on me.
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« Reply #21 on: 05 Oct 2005, 15:15 »
FFII? Where I come from it's called 'You Could Have It So Much Better With...Franz Ferdinand!'

And I ADORE the single, I must say. The video's great too, the spoof of the cover of Wish You Were Here! *love*
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