I made sure to show up dutifully at the merch booth so that dear Franz Ferdinand could make a little profit off my presence, seeing as they bring me such joy. As a reward, I walked away with an exclusive poster and a condom. 😬 Oh, and some free cocoa, too.
The album itself is wonderful. Truly exceptional. I see no point in even attempting to compare it to their debut, as they are fundamentally different entities, yet both remain... superb. 😬 While I’ve heard a few of these tracks performed live, listening to them in solitude actually makes them sound even better. My personal favorites after just two listens are "Outsiders," "Walk Away," "The Fallen," and "This Boy"—though I find myself leaning toward "Fade Together" given my current melancholy mood.
I 😍 Franz Ferdinand.
The album itself is wonderful. Truly exceptional. I see no point in even attempting to compare it to their debut, as they are fundamentally different entities, yet both remain... superb. 😬 While I’ve heard a few of these tracks performed live, listening to them in solitude actually makes them sound even better. My personal favorites after just two listens are "Outsiders," "Walk Away," "The Fallen," and "This Boy"—though I find myself leaning toward "Fade Together" given my current melancholy mood.
I 😍 Franz Ferdinand.



