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.
  31. adrianw
    May 26, 2004
    10
    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?
  32. Frank
    Aug 18, 2004
    9
    Good CD!
  33. 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.
  34. jackiep
    Dec 29, 2005
    6
    latohugh it is a worth while album, it is also the most sickeningly tedious one i have ever heard!
  35. MannyS.
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    This album rocks. It deserves a Grammy
  36. gavrilop
    Feb 21, 2005
    10
    i think that all the music awards Franz Ferdinand will be given in the right hands...this album simply kicks ass...for me,FF is a synonym for what rock'n roll should sound like. pure pleasure in listening to it.
  37. giulia
    Feb 21, 2005
    6
    too many singles, most people would think thats a good thing. but i cant get friends with it.
  38. NatashaV
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    this is the best album ever. I bought this album because my favourite song was take me out but then when I heard it all I sad:this is great...I totaly love the sound and the beat of all songs. Natasha
  39. carlos
    May 16, 2005
    8
    ummm good?
  40. BenS
    Sep 23, 2005
    7
    With their geeky grins, dapper suits and wavy haircuts Franz are a truly new proposition. This album is a true ride of highs and lows from the brilliant (insanely catchy take me out), To the lows (frankly irritating come on home), overall though the manic indie scots come out on top!
  41. agsasdgagasg
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    great
  42. 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-
  43. 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!
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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!
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
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#18 Best Album of 2004
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#9 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2004

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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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