Franz Ferdinand anyone?

[kj_jive]

I just picked up the Franz Ferdinand cd today after seeing the cool video for the unique single "Take Me Out".  has anyone heard this cd or this band?  I think they are fuckin great!  its a very catchy and refreshing cd.  they sound a bit like a british version of the strokes.  anyway...i think this cd is worth a listen, check it out they rock!

[Butch Français]

yeah "Take Me Out" kicks ass!
sounds a lot like the swedish band Atomic Swing from the 90s.

[Evolution]

i loved their single and ive been meaning to get the album but it's sold out everywhere!

Good to see a Scottish band doing well

[winter_rose]

Its nice to see a bit of regonition from across the pond for FF.

They album is filled with loads of catchy tunes and the guys are brilliant live. I urge everyone to go and see them as they put on a great show. 

[Doc Emmett Brown]

I do like their single - very catchy and the singer's voice is cool.   

Good to see a Scottish band doing well

They receive heavy airplay on LA's KROQ...yet I never knew it wasnt an American band!  silly me 

[Walk]

Silly name for a band. I feel the history of rock music is bleak when bands are named after insignificant monarchs instead of sex and violence.

[Chris Misfit]

I'll give my honest opinion of them. Bland bollocks. Music with no balls. Big waste of space. As much musical presence as Kid Rock. Die. Die. Die.

[Oddy]

ah no im gonna have to agree with chris misfit.......must fiiiiight it.....ahhhhhh.........franz ferdinand......too........crap...........hate them......ahhhhhhh god damn hell crap fuck!

i hate franz ferdinand. so boring. i dont like their two songs i've heard "take me out" and "darts of pleasure". and where did this "rock n roll you can dance to" definition come from. i'd hardly call it that. i'll accept that people like them..........but they're just not for me.

now the rolling stones........see you can dance to them. every other rock n roll band you jump up and down and wave your arms in a flap of fury while the whole crowd bounces in unison.

[Walk]

Van Halen is the most fun band to dance to. DAAAAAAANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!!! 

[John Daniels]

I liked the single "take me out" at first....now I hate. It's so keep it simple stupid song that I can't stand it anymore. The same old riff goes on with repeat..

[Doc Emmett Brown]

now the rolling stones........see you can dance to them. every other rock n roll band you jump up and down and wave your arms in a flap of fury while the whole crowd bounces in unison.

Crowds also bounce in unison at Linkin Park concerts... is that an indicator of talent?   

If you want to compare bands, dont use the Stones as your benchmark, because most bands will fall short. The Stones have history, legend, and a zillion albums on their side. 

It makes more sense to compare Franz Ferdinand to other contemporary bands in their genre such as Modest Mouse, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc.  All three bands are the 'easy listening' type.  A catchy song for the radio, a summer hit, and we'll see if anyone remembers them a year from now.

Silly name for a band. I feel the history of rock music is bleak when bands are named after insignificant monarchs instead of sex and violence.

You're cracking me up    I must remember to vote in your epic metal tournament.

[axls_locomotive]

scottish band or not...theyre bollocks

[kj_jive]

Not every rock band has to sound like AC/DC.  I just think they're a pretty good band.  The guitar work is pretty cool too.

[Oddy]

now the rolling stones........see you can dance to them. every other rock n roll band you jump up and down and wave your arms in a flap of fury while the whole crowd bounces in unison.

Crowds also bounce in unison at Linkin Park concerts... is that an indicator of talent?   

If you want to compare bands, dont use the Stones as your benchmark, because most bands will fall short. The Stones have history, legend, and a zillion albums on their side. 

i never said that was an indicator of talent. i just hate this "its rock n roll you can dance to" definition that is always on this stupid franz ferdinand ad for their album. what do they think they're so good that they're gonna take back the club scene from the strangle hold of rap & rnb? IMO no they won't.

and yeah i shouldn't have used the Stones. it was just a standout example because of mick jagger's crazy dancing 

[Doc Emmett Brown]

what do they think they're so good that they're gonna take back the club scene from the strangle hold of rap & rnb? IMO no they won't.

give them a chance, man!   

I havent seen the cd but it was probably the marketing execs who slapped that little statement on there about the dancing.

And given that they're receiving lots of attention outside their home country, it shows they have accomplished something. 

[AdZ]

Personally I wish they'd fuck off.  They aggrivate me beyond belief.

They have about as much talent as Katie fucking Melua.

[axl_rose_700]

My brother likes 'em but I don't, don't know why, they just don't grab me!

[Dave_Rose]

I dont really dig them bout its okish

[Evolution]

Well Franz released their new album entitled "You Could Have It So Much Better.....With Franz Ferdinand" just yesterday over here. I've heard The Fallen and Do You Want To off it and it's more layered than their debut.

Anyone got it? And do you recommend?

[Axls Locomotive]

I haven't bought it yet but will get it soon...every review i have read has been a good one...