Franz Ferdinand is not only a cheesy old-fashioned German first name, but also an awesome band from Glasgow, Scotland. Anyone heard of them? They're pretty hyped, I think - but it's more than right! They're as hot as Hot Hot Heat and have an incredibly danceable beat! Some say it's already album of the year, but I wouldn't go that far, so it's album of the month for me .

...old news over here!!! At the start, people loved them (they have had a cover of NME already..) but now....the albums out, and its a bit dissapointing. The two singles (Darts of Pleasure and Take Me Out) were really good. They are OK, but the best description I heard of them was '.....The old backing tapes that The Rapture & Radio 4 thought weren't good enough to go on the album'!!!

i love franz ferdinand! they're not hyped at all in the u.s. (well, at least in CA). no one knows about them here.

i *might* see them next week. has anyone seen them live before?

I did last wednesday! That show was so excellent, you must go see them live! They played the whole album + three non-album tracks. Be sure to be in the front row, the sound was sooooooo clear I couldnt believe it. And they had fun playing!
I don't see why they're that hyped here and not over there, they are on covers of all the music magazines... (there were at least 800 people at the concert).

i get to see them in june...
are the fans rather rabid or can i get to the show relatively late (before doors)and still manage to get front row?

No idea how it will be in the U.S.! I can only report how it was in Frankfurt: We had to wait for like one hour to get into the club. When we were in, the other band (Kamerakino) was about to start playing, it was already very crowded, but we (me + two friends) managed to get directly behind the front row - we stayed there then.
The audience was mixed, they were rather calm and interested than freaking out and pogo'ing. I think there were many who usually don't go to concerts.

Yo Noise, I was totally going to post something about them cause I have heard some of their stuff and I love them. The fact that they are from Glasgow is even better cause I love the way the speak. The songs that heard from them kind of remind me of the Clash during the Rock the Casbah era, and I have to admit that I really it. I want to buy their album along with the Von Bondies and The Rapture and has any heard of Kinky, they Latin, but their music is amazing, I have to see what they are all about...Anyhow, peace

Yay! I am seeing them tonight after all! :D I'm so excited, I've heard nothing but great things about their live show. I'll report more later on. :duh::P:D

...It took a little while to catch on to the skinny of these guys, but I'm really taken by their take on this 'romantic' rock revival...all the PIL'isms that the raptures and !!!'s and Out Hud are doing is great, but not at the level of heavy that I'm sure someone will get at...then again...the chicks don't always want the skinny boys to get too too heavy...and that's who the boys are seemingly aiming to please. Dance hottie dance.
Take me out is probably one of the better singles I've heard in awhile...no contest on all this Strokes vs. BS....that is Franz really does it right and let's on just enough to let 'em know ...they're smarter and rock harder.

And I'm seeing them again on Friday! :D

oh god no! They are not that good! They are over hyed Scottish toss rags

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Originally posted by lomax oh god no! They are not that good! They are over hyed Scottish toss rags

My God it gets worse.. Could somebody please have a word.. First the Americans and know the Jocks.. Sorry i mean the Scottish.. Do you like anybody Lomax ?.. Geez so much hate from one individual. Know wonder us English get a bad name.. Sorry everybody i feel i have to apologise we are not all so bigoted in our opinions..
Erm.. i'm sure you have to add a p to the hyed word..

I was not being racist. I was just pointing out their nation! Whats wrong with that? You English Wonderful man? is that rasict/bigoted?

They've been playing their new video for "Take me out" alot on FUSE and MTV2...I really like the song......makes me feel happy!:D

Ooooh...and they're Scottish....hmmm' I'd go see them just to hear their sexy accents in between songs!

I really like Franz! I'm gonna see them at reading this year. Missed out when they played the Pyramids in Portsmouth.
Any1 heard of 80's matchbox b-line disaster?

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Originally posted by prettyvacant Any1 heard of 80's matchbox b-line disaster?

Yeah.. Seen em a few times and.. They're awfull.. Kinda like the Inca Babies and Turkey bones but not nearly as good..

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Originally posted by lomax
oh god no! They are not that good! They are over hyed Scottish toss rags ------------

...dude, I happen to like over hyed Scottish toss rags...epsechelly ones with little bears or rocking chairs..maybe some little cookies or ragedy ann and andy dolls printed on them...

...oops there's a spill...hey pass me the toss rags...thnaky!

franz ferdinand.....ahhhh i hope i get to see them june 6th.
They have the performance they did on KCRW up still. (on the KCRW website) it's good

hmm, franz ferdinand...do i like them? i dont know, i cant decide.

all i know is that damn 'take me out' song has been stuck in my head all day! its so damn catchy! i cant get it out...ugh. but yeah, i think its neat how its like two songs in one, how it totally changes come 1 minute into the song. i think its super.

me too i love that shit and I amazingly liked the video.
the video for "matinee" is awesome also:D

Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster are amazing! The first album is soooo good and mental!

Oh, and if you like Franz Ferdinand you should check out Fiery Furnances.....they are like The Ravonettes combined with FF. I love them. Tell me what you think.......

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Originally posted by lomax Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster are amazing! The first album is soooo good and mental!

Erm.. No.. They're shit...

I like franz ferdinand, I think it's good stuff, righto :D

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No they are not!!! :P
I'm gonna see them on thursday!!!!!1:D

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If they don't stick bottles up their bums or have women in scary masks and strap-ons on stage, Dyler won't like them..