Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2004
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 330 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 297 out of 330
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 330
  3. Negative: 17 out of 330

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  1. Andremax
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing debut. The distinct guitar lines act like it was talking to the listener. The diffferent-of-guitars bass lines completes all making a truly orchestra of strings. This album has a formula that is copied by the band up to now.
  2. chris_g95
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Franz Ferdinand claim that they want to make girls dance and not only does this album make girls dance, it makes everybody that hears it dance too. Every song is a highlight with no weak links in the chain. Best album from a Scottish band since Primal Scream's Screamadelica and arguably one of the best album's of the decade with hits such as "Take Me Out" and "Dark of the Matinee" going toFranz Ferdinand claim that they want to make girls dance and not only does this album make girls dance, it makes everybody that hears it dance too. Every song is a highlight with no weak links in the chain. Best album from a Scottish band since Primal Scream's Screamadelica and arguably one of the best album's of the decade with hits such as "Take Me Out" and "Dark of the Matinee" going to be one of this generation's hits and one that future generations will enjoy for a long time.
    Best Tracks : Tell Her Tonight, Take Me Out, Dark of the Matinee, Auf Achse,
    Worst Track : None.    … Expand
  3. AcePhoenix007
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Every song is amazing, well-written, well done, and the band is even more amazing. Outstanding job by Franz Ferdinand on this record.
  4. Velocijoey
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    If not the greatest Indie Rock album ever, definitely one of the top 10. A perfect album from beginning to end. "Jacqueline" was the perfect way to start an album that sets you up for the often too short 40 minute journey into the amazing genre that is indie.
  5. thejanxxmaster
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    First and still by far the best Franz Ferdinand album. Great original music with fresh, catchy, and upbeat sound. It just never gets old even after nearly 10 years!
  6. drlowdon
    Aug 11, 2013
    8
    Genre: Indie Rock
    This debut album from Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand may not be particularly long, but it certainly packs plenty into its running time. Quite rightly hailed by a number of critics as one of the best albums of the decade the band were able to create their own unique sound from the opening track to the last.
  7. paulwilsonlogic
    Jul 18, 2012
    5
    Instrumentation of the entire album is really praiseworthy. Nothing to say about that. It reminds an incredible psychedelic rock music touch inspired in the whole British music trajectory. "Take me out", "Dark of the matinee" and "Michael" are really good tracks. But, there's something strange and annoying on this record. Some songs are really disappointing. "Tell Her Tonight" seems aInstrumentation of the entire album is really praiseworthy. Nothing to say about that. It reminds an incredible psychedelic rock music touch inspired in the whole British music trajectory. "Take me out", "Dark of the matinee" and "Michael" are really good tracks. But, there's something strange and annoying on this record. Some songs are really disappointing. "Tell Her Tonight" seems a enormous tornado which destroys the apparent climax that the album tries to reach. Kapranos' voice is clearly overshadowed by a annoying echo. Not so well for being the start of the Neo-Indie-Rock age.… Expand
  8. Palp
    May 25, 2012
    8
    This is one of those albums that may not be the most complex instrumentally or lyrically, but is so much fun to listen to. Each song is very catchy and you can tell that the band was having a great time recording this album.
  9. KeithG
    Apr 25, 2012
    3
    Time has not been kind to Franz Ferdinand, the band or album. What seemed fresh and new in 2004 now just appears as a lesser part of the garage band fad. Download "Take Me Out" for nostalgia's sake, but there's no need purchase the whole album.
  10. Ricko
    Jan 6, 2012
    8
    These guys burst onto the scene around 2004 with a strong debut full of pop songs that you'll find yourself dancing to. A Saturday night kind of record. They never quite followed up on the initial promise showed here. Some fantastic riffs on this, all delivered in an off beat, almost camp manner. Although probably what made the album popular for most, I don't like the vocals on thisThese guys burst onto the scene around 2004 with a strong debut full of pop songs that you'll find yourself dancing to. A Saturday night kind of record. They never quite followed up on the initial promise showed here. Some fantastic riffs on this, all delivered in an off beat, almost camp manner. Although probably what made the album popular for most, I don't like the vocals on this record. The campness kind of makes it hard to take seriously, but that may well have been the point. It's a pity they didn't expand on this in the albums that followed. could have been really interesting.… Expand
  11. YFinnau
    May 7, 2011
    8
    This Is a rock album, no more, no less so don't get into it thinking you will be blown away because you wont. The thing that makes this album great is the same as what makes daydream nation, Doolittle and raw power so good, they all sound **** awesome when heard at the right time. Full of exciting riffs and awesome passion. However, my citicsism is that they sound too much like theThis Is a rock album, no more, no less so don't get into it thinking you will be blown away because you wont. The thing that makes this album great is the same as what makes daydream nation, Doolittle and raw power so good, they all sound **** awesome when heard at the right time. Full of exciting riffs and awesome passion. However, my citicsism is that they sound too much like the strokes. They should have stuck more to their krautrock roots and been slightly more inventive, them the album would be a perfect 10… Expand
  12. YohannChi
    Jan 2, 2011
    0
    since im a big fan of the Arctic Monkeys, i hav never come across a band such like Franz Ferdinand. these scots has widen my taste for music, as i came to grew more to their sense of 'dance-punk'. I am all for their music!
  13. Wolfmother
    Dec 30, 2010
    0
    Brilliant collection of songs, "Michael" Is my favorite. Krapranos is an underrated genius, Franz ferdinand seems like a side-show band but sometimes I think its way better than Muse or most modern bands these days. One of the greatest albums of the decade and such a memorable logo for the album.
  14. Vampire25
    Dec 23, 2010
    9
    Franz Ferdinand sound fresh and original. This is a great British punk band. They have a distinct sound that's unlike any other band I've ever heard. "Take Me Out" is an amazing song, "Darts Of Pleasure" is another great song. This is like the British Strokes. A-
  15. VitoV
    Jan 29, 2009
    10
    Perfect.
  16. macca
    Jun 4, 2008
    6
    Go listen to 'Antics' instead.
  17. HC
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    This is an awesome record made by some awesome people.
  18. VidM
    Aug 13, 2007
    8
    Nicely done!
  19. Oligami
    May 20, 2007
    9
    What a great pop album this is. Funky, jazzy, sophisticated, energetic pop.
  20. agsasdgagasg
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    great
  21. samj
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    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...
  22. willab
    May 17, 2006
    9
    Very good, an excellent first album.
  23. SabineD
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Simply the best. I rally love this album and I think that they've create their own style. FF rulz!
  24. anonymous2
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    everthing thats special
  25. Rik
    Jan 28, 2006
    9
    THis is absolutely the best album I ve heard in years and it keeps Indie music alive!!
  26. jackiep
    Dec 29, 2005
    6
    latohugh it is a worth while album, it is also the most sickeningly tedious one i have ever heard!
  27. JasperB
    Nov 13, 2005
    7
    Without question this is a great CD, however the fact that it is nowhere close to Franz's debut really makes it seem worse than it actually is.
  28. JessicaC
    Oct 21, 2005
    5
    I just don't get it. I must be missing something. Even after repeated listens where I try to convince myself that the music, the lyrics, something, anything about the album is as great as people say, all I come up with is "Sure, it's all right, but..."
  29. marshallm
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    Take me Out!!!!
  30. SamD
    Oct 3, 2005
    4
    bleh, just, bleh
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87

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Village Voice
    70
    Frantic and rhythmic Scotpop with many echoes of so-'90s Blur in the sardonic jabs at middle-class bromides.
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    It won't usher in a bold new era where boys are boys and bands play guitars, but there is more than enough here to chew over and enjoy.
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  3. PopMatters
    90
    The most musically rich, catchy, smartly written "new new wave" record since Interpol's Turn on the Bright Lights.
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