by 2 members
founded: 2001
origin: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
members:
Alex Kapranos
Bob Hardy
Nick McCarthy
Paul Thomson

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Franz Ferdinand


Franz Ferdinand is a British indie rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2001. Named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the band comprises Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals).

The band first experienced chart success when their second single "Take Me Out" reached #3 in the UK Charts, followed by their debut album Franz Ferdinand which debuted on the UK album chart at #3. The band went on to win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. NME named Franz Ferdinand as their Album of the Year. From the album, three top-ten singles were released, "Take Me Out", "The Dark of the Matinée", "This Fire". Also, "Michael" peaked at #17.

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  • Take Me Out 3:57
     
  • This Fire 4:14
     
  • The Fallen 3:42
     
  • Michael 3:21
     
  • Darts of Pleasure 2:59
     
  • Eleanor Put Your Boots On 2:49
     
  • The Fallen (Ruined by Justice) 3:57
     
  • L. Wells 3:29
     
  • Love and Destroy 3:29
     
  • Lucid Dreams 3:41
     
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17 May, 07:59pm by natalieshaw | comments (0)
Monday March 9, 2009 Alcohol-based death from the previous weekend aside, in I strut to the newly-emblazoned (gah) HMV London Apollo (or XY/YY Blah Blah Stage On Wheels). To a sea of hungry couples (for each others’ tongues, presumably), ... read more
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