Friday, February 20, 2009
My initial response to Franz Ferdinand’s third album, titled perversely (for a non-live album) Tonight: Franz Ferdinand was tempered by the pre-release press and band statements that suggested a major sea-change for the band. Lo and behold, on first listen there are some departures but this is very recognizably the work of the Scotsmen who [...]
Friday, November 16, 2007
Franz Ferdinand: Batting 1-2 Various artists compilations — whether they be soundtracks or anniversaries or tribute albums or all of the above — tend to fall heavily on the various side. With luck maybe one or two tracks offer a new gem or perspective on a well-known artist or introduce an artist previously unheard. Recently [...]
