if "can't get you out of my head" was the bootyshakin' delight of 2002,"take me out" is the bootyshakin' delight of 2004. accept no subsituites,these badass scots did something that robbie williams has yet to do-conquer america.

Absolutely fantastic album. One of those which you can't stop listening to and you wouldn't want to anyway. Best track for me would have to be take me out- its great how they change the song at the beginning and whenever I hear that thumping beat, I always wanna get up and sing and dance!!! (but maybe thats just me...) Highly recommended!!!

Unbelievable. Every track is a killer!

This is the album the Rapture should've made, or would've made if they had a lick of talent. Fun, frantic, and entirely unpredictable, this is probably the best disc of 2004 until the Modest Mouse album drops. Oh, and Tim B., that's quite an astute observation there. No new bands should EVER record an album, because we'd certainly NEVER want to hear anything other than the same crappy corporate junk we are force fed by Clear Channel, MTV, et al. … Expand

Excellent CD. Yeah, screw all these no-name bands that hit #3 on the charts in the UK. :p

Listen this out. The first good record of the year.

The first great record of 2004. Captures the spirit of the mid-90's Britpop scene without sounding dated or derivative. Believe the hype.

bang bang shoot mi gavrilo! brilliant!

Best rock cd of 2004 Superfantastisch

Solid indie rock fare. You know why it sounds like the strokes? Because thats what indie sounds like and Franz Ferdinand do it as well as any of their american counterparts

This is absolutly amazing, they are freaking sweet

Best album of 2004 - Take Me Out best single of 21st century so far

Fantastic, the very best rock album of 2004! 'Take me out' is simply awesome with it's change in tempo from twangy rock to stomping beats.

This i think is an awesome album. just when i thought creativity and invention had left the music scene, here comes franz ferdinand as a shiny new beacon of light. i pity the guy abouve who gave this album a 2. He obviously can't see a great thing, even when it SLAPS him in the face, like this album.

Best Album Ever !!!

Great,arty,catchy,smart...

arguably the best album of 2004... and there are no fillers either.

Loves it! Franz's seccond album is amazing as the first!

Simply the best. I rally love this album and I think that they've create their own style. FF rulz!

Maybe all these "no name bands" get great reviews because they are good. Critics aren't always reliable, but they have a better idea of what music is good than the Billboard hot 100. Think about some of the ones from this time that will really be "remembered." Britney Spears? Jay-Z? Wow, that's some really great music, there! This album is great, and you need to learn to shut up when you don't know what you're talking about.… Expand

This is a superb album especially considering it is a debut! Nearly every track has something to offer and its a proper rock album that sounds tremendous played loud. Buy it now!

yes this is a great album. amazingly better then the Strokes. i can't believe i just said that but by the looks of it it is true they are stoking with greatness

haha, nice work Tim B. Go listen to your Nickelback.

Excellent CD. Yeah, screw all these no-name bands that hit #3 on the charts in the UK. :p

As infectious a CD as I've heard in quite some time -- certainly not to be missed.

Fabulous, and undoubtedly the best CD of 2004 to date. I hate to sink to all the people voting 0 and baiting, but if they'd just take 5 seconds, put the hype aside, and listen, they'd discover everyone's this excited for a reason.

Fabulous, and undoubtedly the best CD of 2004 to date. I hate to sink to all the people voting 0 and baiting, but if they'd just take 5 seconds, put the hype aside, and listen, they'd discover everyone's this excited for a reason.

How lucky I am to live in Australia. Not being exposed to all hype surrounding the 'new darlings' of the British press gives me the opportunity to listen to Franz Ferdinand's debut without fear or prejudice and I can tell you, I'm very impressed. Many bands have borrowed the eighties new wave rock sound and butchered it in such a way that you think you're back there at Lennie's nightclub (Adelaide reference) reliving the horror. That's the irony of the 80's. Its music just sounds better 20 years later when given the essential ingredients of today's alternative scene - style and substance. 'Jacqueline's power combined with the beefy bass of 'Auf Asche' and the cheeky 'Michael' prove that Franz Ferdinand have stayed true to themselves and their roots. Will feature in my top 5 of this year.… Expand

the best!

Honestly, I don't understand all these people that bitch about how this or that didn't live up to the hype heaped on it by the media...especially British media. Hype always overplays and deifies every new, innovative band out there. Why? Because the media can see the inkling glimmer of something that could be a huge success...and everyone wants to say they called it rather than admit to dissmissing what became the next big thing. That said, Franz Ferdinand is a gulping breath of fresh air. I find that music right now is going through a rather bland and stagnant phase. One band does something that makes money, and suddenly fifty other bands dive to cash in on that success (how many bands have that whiney, prepubescent sound of Sum41 or the dull drone of repetitive angry-rap?). FF does nothing terribly original, but they are different enough from everything else out there that they stand out quite nicely. The combination of the slick and talented vocals, upbeat beats and lyrics, and fun and catchy melodies creates something that is definately worth listening to.… Expand

i loved this album, although when i first heard it i didn't really get it. but after 2 or 3 listens i got it, fraz ferdinand haven't done anything new, but what they have done is make an album that is so intriguing because it's out at a time where pop-punk is everywhere and it's becoming harder and harder to find good music, and i when i listen to these album is like a breath of fresh air. so anyway i love this album, i haven't taken it out of my cd player in almost two weeks. … Expand

franztastic!!

Franz ferdinand are derivitive and yet still manage to be original. I can't stop dancing to the brand of music, they are certantly setting the bench mark, lyrics are brilliant sound amazing.

Amazing album Better then The Strokes

this oughta hold me for a few weeks

This cd is outrageous! I LOVE IT!

OH SO GOOD!

Catchy, energetic, original and always great fun to listen to, one of the best albums i own! and i hav a lot and many are classics!

i think that it is great and i want to know were you can find the music on guitar to play along with because it is posativly smashing. ARRR Me harties

oh how i burn for you

Mind-blowing!! The grrls are dancing alright...

Take me Out!!!!

Good stuff, not quite a ten though.

I am completely in love with Franz Ferdinand. This is the best album I've ever heard, there are no fillers and every song is different. Can't wait for the second album!!

everthing thats special

This album is by far my rock pick of the year.

This cd is worth listening to. I think that it is better than any other cd that I had other cd I've listened to!

Absolutely Sensational. If 'Take Me Out' alone didn't get you to buy the album then the other 10 sure will. Call it art rock if you want but anyone with half a brain knows this is a band who wants to make pop rock that we can dance and (hopefully) sing to, and they've done exactly that. Franz Ferdinand deserve every last bit of hype they receive because they've made an album that will stay in the heads of many people, and stay in their media players even longer.… Expand

This CD is absolutely ravishing!!! The album is brilliant... I even listened to it so much that certain songs are worn out.

Look buddy, just because YOU have never heard of a band doesn't mean they suck. I suggest you actually take a listen for yourself... its really good stuff. "Take me out" is one of the best songs Ive heard all year.

Tim B. and Pet E are ignorant morons. If you hadn't noticed, the rap-rock sucks and so does all the other crap on the radio today. How egotistical can someone be that they think "If I haven't heard of it, its terrible". Superb album.

what a great first album, thank god for "Take me out" pushing "Hey ya" outta my head @_@

While it's not a perfect album, it is one of the most enticing, interesting albums to come out from anyone in quite some time. Few debuts sound this good.

Franz Ferdinand defy the laws of pop! Key changes, extreme tempo changes within the first minute of songs, lack of distinguishable choruses and complex and bizzare lyrics. Amazing!

Amazing. What the Strokes should want to be (still love the Strokes, but still, they should aspire towards this kind of stuff).

It's actually very good if you like this kind of music. Naysayers will ALWAYS be naysayers. Despite what some may say it really is a quality release.

Often bands that are this hyped are disappointing. This album is anything but.

Amazing album. I'd call their music a cross between The Strokes and Interpol with a young Scott Walker on vocals.

bery,very good songwriting,playing.Not a dud on the album,so tightly played,and with so much charisma.

Yummy! Catchy as all Hell, but refreshingly deep (to a point) at the same time. Good God, 'Take Me Out'... causing limbs to shake... uncontrollably. Seriously though, it seems that alot of curmudgeons out there freak out when ever a band is (suppossedly) over-hyped. Relax guys, and give this a good listen. It's great stuff.

It is absolutely bloody brilliant the music is fresh and new! i think the album is the best and well eworth your the money!

Some of the best music I've heard since The Smiths in their prime. Just like you would put them (and Morrissey) in a seperate category of greatness this band is quite sure to fit in that catergory of greatness.

A wonderful Fun Band

i love these guys they are new talents and are flying the flag for the uk..and i have plans to become a groupie ;) astoria lonodn here i come

Guilt-free dance music by a band that actually plays instruments.

As someone from the US, that has been over taken by the bitch Britney Spears and endless playing of Outkast songs. I really liked this CD. I would sometimes wait until a second song to come out before buying, but 'Take me out' was song that I couldn't get out of my head. And since they won't play it on the radio, I watched the music vid, until I got it. And I was happy with it. It's great. And it's a break from everything else that is going on. And I hate when people compare other bands to The Strokes--if you have to use The Strokes to compare new music, you're really sad and need to expand you music range. … Expand

Coolest CD in a long time!!!!!

I wouldn't say that it's a perfect 10, but buying this CD put me in a really good mood. Rock music you can strut/swagger to. I'd say The Strokes comparison ends at the vocal production on the single... but if I _had_ to, I'd call Franz Ferdinand a funked-up, surfed-up Strokes.

Still the best album I've heard in 2004. Terrific debut.

i agree with Ben Bunny- not as good as the strokes- then again who is? this album is very catchy. must have a listen

The best album I've heard in a long time. A top buy.

this album is Superfantastische! the songs are great and Come on Home and 40 ft are amazing. Most of the album is up beat and great to dance to. It's a pop album and not indie, I would say. Dark of the Matinee really blows my mind! Totally worth buying it at $20 when no one picked up the cd. The beauty of pop/rock/ ART!

The best album so far and the music were totally amazing and groovy that makes me groove to each of their song.Totaly worth it.

I can't stop listening to this cd! I wake up to it every morning. They said they wanted to make music that would make girls dance... well they did it!

these guys are awesome and if anyone says differently then they should go and eat up their D12 albums.

Amazing. Utterly amazing.

This CD will only leave your stereo by force. It's brilliant, humorous, and eclectic. And all the better if you buy it now with the Special Edition and the EP gem "Van Tango" as well. Easily my most enjoyed CD of 2004.

A amazing little album that you can vacuum the house to.

Pretty damn good. My favorite alternative band yet. Favorites..... gotta be the underrated "This Fire" and the ominously calming "40'". Of course, my absolute favorite song on the album is "Take Me Out" because it's just so hard not to love instantly. Also, get it with the bonus disk if you can because it has some interesting stuff in it as well.

this is brilliant. loads of brilliant tunes. the sound is very arty and funky. one of the best of '04.

Excellent.

Truly one of the best albums of the year and one that lives up to all the hype. All the songs are different but all have the same 70's dance driving beat. Cant wait till their second album.

THis is absolutely the best album I ve heard in years and it keeps Indie music alive!!

Very good, an excellent first album.

This first album was a revelation in the Uk rock world (indie rock). A lot of dancing hit like jackeline , micheal, this fire...but the consecration was rised by the electric Take me out that could hide a deceiving album But it's not the case it's at the same level with song and riff very energic and the least but not least they are better in live...

What a great pop album this is. Funky, jazzy, sophisticated, energetic pop.

This is an awesome record made by some awesome people.

This cd is brilliant! I can't believe it's their first album, and every song is great! They have a lot, a lot, a lot of talent!

Great Album.

Excellent, catchy, anyone who posts negative comments must be a jealous frustrated unrecognized musician

Amazing! This album is addictive and very well written. If you're not digging this then you're just too old. ...maybe the Eagles will do another reunion tour for you next year:)

Absolutely Great!

It's too amasing for words

Simply great. Finally I don't have to get drunk to want to dance.

Simply great. Finally I don't have to get drunk to want to dance.

This is the new UK Style. If you're old enough to have enjoyed Roxy's first five lp's, then you'll get a similar vibe here. Perhaps turdhurlers like Robert E would instead prefer to have their wee privates pecked at by a condor?

Good CD!

This album rocks. It deserves a Grammy