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Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand |
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30/04/07 (83 review reads) |
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Advantages: Brilliant songs, catchy, happy fun music
Disadvantages: None really, the odd filler i guess
The debut album from the this groupd of Scottish Rockers was released in 2004 (was it really that long ago?...) around the same time as their breakthrough hit "Take me out" reached number 3 in the UK. This album also includes the singles "Matinee", "Michael" and "This fire" and the lead song form the "Darts of pleasure" ep.
The opening track is "Jacqueline" a soft slow starting vocal intro eases you into the album, before a solidly polished and produced indie pop song with strong striking vocals and well engineered guitar. Kapranos' vocals lead the way right through this wonderful toe tapping opening track with a chorus that tempts you to sing along.
8/10
The second track is "Tell her tonight" starting much differently to the slow misleading beginning of the previous track. This track seems to be sang through a device of some sort due to the drastic change in the vocals. A simple guitar and drum accompanyment paves the way for this slightly dissapointing second song.
6/10
"Take me out", Brilliant 10/10
Oh a review, sorry...A song that brought FF to the limelight and with bloody good reasons too, showing their sharp polished sound, and their amazing musical ability. A song that shows how the true potential of this bands ability is outstounding and makes you realise these could well be one of the modern greats. A song that appeals to the masses without selling it's self short. brilliant.
"The dark of the matinee" carries on the rock feel of the previous song and it starts just as you'd wish for it to do so. The lyrics are again exceptional, telling a wonderful story and having you almost sub-consciously joining in the singing of the chorus again. The simple but effectively repeated drums and guitar lead to a toe tapping effect to the song and makes you appreciate how much fun they have with their music. 10/10
"Auf achse" A somewhat mellow piano opening to the song grabs your attention immediately (and sounds a lil like the opening of the x-men cartoon in the back ground...). The vocals kick in in a somewhat taunting manner from the lyrics basically saying "you want her but cant have her" before going onto a soft verse than back to the chorus, rinse and repeat. The song seems just a lil bit too long for it's own good. 6/10
"Cheating on you" Back to basics and back to what FF do well, strong guitar feel, fast paced vocals and interesting lyrics, with an easy to remember chorus. A good wee track that does all it needs to, with out doing anything exceptional. 7/10
"This fire" A drum intro before the guitars start then Kapranos' vocals loom in before the song begins to really take off (much like the Holiday section in Jacqualine) then the song fades a lil, before picking it's self up. The chorus is really catchy and easy to pick up whilst the rest is toe-tappingly fun and good. 8/10
"Darts of pleasure" Another drum based intro before the vocals and guitar begin in an almost simulateanous fashion and as usual Kapranos' vocals amaze. The songs tempo is spot on and helps keep you tapping your toes. Sadly knowing this song is probably filler material (and yet better than most other albums main songs) kinda makes you go hmmm =/. 7/10
"Michael" starts with a really awesome guitar riff before the drums kick in, and as per normal Kapranos' vocals' follow with the lyrics rolling off his tongue with wonderful ease and again your amazed at not only their talent but how well they play together. This song is apparently a private joke about their friend Michael who got drunk at a club and ended up dancing embarrasingly. A wonderful catchy chorus shows this album can keep churning them out. 10/10
"Come on home" begins with a guitar and drums playing a short stop-start loop before the vocals seem to snap in upto the chorus and then mellow out to an elongated feel from one extreme to another in only a few lines. Another good but not great song that would fit on most albums. 8/10
The final track is "40'" a song which starts with a steady and simple but yet effective guitar riff, before a drum and bass begin kicking in making a musical tri-force with the vocals only used to give the listener something to nod along to. A brilliantly fitting end to the album. A gem of a song. 9/10
Summary: Brilliant album, should be cheap buy now
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