Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2004
User Score
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. TamaraR
    Jul 7, 2004
    10
    The best album I've heard in a long time. A top buy.
  2. monserrat
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    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!
  3. faizi
    Sep 25, 2004
    10
    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.
  4. LiliR
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    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!
  5. TomS
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    these guys are awesome and if anyone says differently then they should go and eat up their D12 albums.
  6. MartinaD.
    Sep 8, 2004
    10
    Amazing. Utterly amazing.
  7. ShawnG
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    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.
  8. KellyW
    Feb 26, 2005
    10
    A amazing little album that you can vacuum the house to.
  9. Aaron
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    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.
  10. jamesc
    Mar 15, 2005
    9
    this is brilliant. loads of brilliant tunes. the sound is very arty and funky. one of the best of '04.
  11. MiguelR
    Apr 15, 2005
    9
    Excellent.
  12. SebB.
    Apr 5, 2005
    8
    There are some really good songs that I like such as take me out, the fire, 40 and jaqueline. There are a couple songs that seem to not be going anywhere.
  13. GusR
    Jul 25, 2005
    10
    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.
  14. Rik
    Jan 28, 2006
    9
    THis is absolutely the best album I ve heard in years and it keeps Indie music alive!!
  15. willab
    May 17, 2006
    9
    Very good, an excellent first album.
  16. 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...
  17. Oligami
    May 20, 2007
    9
    What a great pop album this is. Funky, jazzy, sophisticated, energetic pop.
  18. HC
    Feb 28, 2008
    10
    This is an awesome record made by some awesome people.
  19. KadejaO
    Oct 11, 2004
    10
    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!
  20. SeanD
    Oct 24, 2004
    10
    Great Album.
  21. MayoloL
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    Excellent, catchy, anyone who posts negative comments must be a jealous frustrated unrecognized musician
  22. Aphex
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    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:)
  23. ASer
    Mar 12, 2004
    10
    Absolutely Great!
  24. noone
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    It's too amasing for words
  25. johns
    Mar 16, 2004
    7
    good but not great...every song is just a slight variation on the same concept of a sleazy eurodisco strokes sound
  26. markf
    Mar 16, 2004
    8
    "Franz Ferdinand" wasn't quite as good as I expected from the hype, but they're at least as good as The Strokes. I much prefer their straight-ahead, guitar-driven songs to the ones that sound like Roxy Music lite. Some of the weakest songs are near the front, so if you get this and start to feel let down, make sure you play it straight through more than once, since there's "Franz Ferdinand" wasn't quite as good as I expected from the hype, but they're at least as good as The Strokes. I much prefer their straight-ahead, guitar-driven songs to the ones that sound like Roxy Music lite. Some of the weakest songs are near the front, so if you get this and start to feel let down, make sure you play it straight through more than once, since there's some solid rock and roll here. I just don't think that they're any better than The Coral or The Libertines.… Expand
  27. RobertE
    Mar 19, 2004
    2
    Downloaded a bunch of the songs, and gave them a listen. I can see why some people might like it, but I'm not one of them. Nothing particularly special, new, or inventive here. But then, I thought that about the White Stripes, Yeah Yeahs, and all the other hyped bands that come and go. Thank you Kazaa for saving me another $15.
  28. MikeB
    Mar 31, 2004
    9
    Simply great. Finally I don't have to get drunk to want to dance.
  29. MikeB
    Mar 31, 2004
    9
    Simply great. Finally I don't have to get drunk to want to dance.
  30. AceKabob
    Apr 14, 2004
    1
    Damn the British music press - this CD is hopeless shite of the highest order. Other than the last forty seconds or so of "Take Me Out Tonight," this disc is utterly worthless. Save your money - this thing will be filling up used CD bins in just a few weeks, and you won't have to pay full price.
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#18 Best Album of 2004
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Metascore
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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