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Fun Stuff => BAND => Topic started by: Johnny C on 04 Sep 2005, 20:34

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Johnny C 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Gryff 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: soak 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

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Luke on 04 Sep 2005, 22:50

I haven't heard it yet. Anyplace I can access it (other than radio/TV)?

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: practicality 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.)

Title: Listen to Radio1
Post by: The Mighty Mopdecai 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: maxusy3k 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Tinjessla 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Merkava 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: KharBevNor on 05 Sep 2005, 09:47

I love it how no-one talks about this band until they release something new.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: maxusy3k 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...

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Cpt.Fantastic on 05 Sep 2005, 10:03

The 'du duuu' bits really get me dancing! Can't wait til Oct. 3rd.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Merkava 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: thehoopiestfrood 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. ;)

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: ASturge 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: thehoopiestfrood on 05 Sep 2005, 11:52

No, it's "lucky, lucky, you're so lucky!" ;) Aren't you happy to be lucky, ASturge? :P

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: practicality 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Inlander 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: oceansaway 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".

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Oerdin on 05 Oct 2005, 04:09

I'm going to their show on the 9th in San Diego.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Merkava 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.

Title: Franz Ferdinand Mk. II
Post by: Thrillho 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*