Franz Ferdinand Release New Album
Just a quick one (this is because applying for a provisional driving licence is quite possibly the most pointlessly complicated procedure in the world) to keep you up to date with the new Franz Ferdinand album, due to be released on January 26th. Yes, as in this month! I can barely believe it either… After the last album being crucified by the press (although I secretly quite liked it) and rumours of hiatuses, feuds and the album being put off, we seemed to have another “Chinese Democracy” in the making… But, no! Pints are being thrown in the air in sweaty black boxes with sticky floors everywhere, “Take Me Out” is hitting the floor again, and Franz Ferdinand are back with an album that, from what I’ve read, is their best yet, and, from what I’ve heard, really is their best yet; an exciting blend of disco-funk and pop-rock. Sounds like a hit. Decide for yourself with two tracks from the album (please don’t hurt me Web Sheriff):
Download mp3: Franz Ferdinand – Twilight Omens (mp3 removed)
Download mp3: Franz Ferdinand – What She Came For (Live)
Don’t be put off that the second is a live version, it’s an “official” bootleg and is really great quality. The audience noise actually adds to the recording. Anyway, I’m off to persuade my elderly neighbours to sign a picture saying that it actually is me. As if I am a national danger or something. I hate the DVLA.
Animal Collective review coming. I can tell you this much: it’s going to be positive!
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January 8th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
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Hi Phil / 'NME',
On behalf of Domino Records and Franz Ferdinand, we would kindly ask you not to post copies of "Tonight" on your site (or any non-preview tracks from the artist’s new album – street date 26th January).
We do appreciate that you are fans of / are promoting Franz Ferdinand, but the label and artist would greatly appreciate your co-operation in removing your links to the pirate files in question.
Thank you for respecting the artist's and label’s wishes … .. and, if you / your readers want good quality, non-pirated, official preview tracks, "Ulysses" is available for fans and bloggers to link to / post / host etc … .. check-out the artist’s MySpace and YouTube for audio and video streams at http://www.myspace.com/franzferdinand and http://www.youtube.com/user/franzferdinand … .. and, for info on “Tonight” and the band’s 2009 shows, check-out http://www.franzferdinand.co.uk.
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January 8th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Sweet! Thanks for the downloads, can’t wait for the album release!
January 9th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
No problem Ian, I'm glad I'm not the only one who is foolish enough to admit loving Franz Ferdinand.
Web Sheriff, I took down "Twilight Omens" but as the other song is live & available for free on a number of official sites, I assumed it would be OK. Please let me know if it is not.