Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: Lazy Boy, Paper Cages, The Academy Award, Lois Lane, Glimpse Of Love
Least Favourite Track: Finally
On this review I will be reviewing an album released yesterday on the 9th February 2018. It is Franz Ferdinand fifth studio album called "Always Ascending".
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow. They were formed back in 2002. I wouldn't say that I am a big fan of this band but they are some albums that I often go back and listen to. "Franz Ferdinand" which is their self-titled debut album which I often go back and listen to. It's a strong indie rock album which won the Mercury Music Prize in 2004. It's my favourite album from them. I loved how the Indie Rock scene became a trend at the time. During 2004 Indie rock artists/bands were releasing singles in order to achieve chart success. Now days the charts are just so different now it's not what it used to be. Discussing more about their other albums. They have released five studio albums. "Franz Ferdinand" which is their self-titled debut album. A fantastic strong debut album of mixtures of indie rock, dance punk, dance rock. "You Could Have It So Much Better" their second album. It's another great album. I love how the songs are catchy that makes it stick to your head. 'Do you Want To' my favourite song on that album is an example of a song that sticks to your head which is easy to memorize. "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" their third album which is the album that began their 'New wave' sound. It was an okay quite average if I'm being honest. "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action" their fourth album I did not really like that album I thought it was their weak album. We now come to their fifth album "Always Ascending" it has been 5 years since they released an album. What did I think of their new album "Always Ascending"? I thought this album was a great album. I loved how their new wave sound is so much better than "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand". This album is more experimental than the last one. It's awesome it's unique. The tracks are just awesome definitely a great way to start the second month of 2018.
My favourite tracks on the album were "Lazy Boy" which is a great experimental, dance punk track to listen to it's groovy and very interesting track. "Paper Cages" What I love about "Paper Cages" is that it has a bit of 70s rock influence to it and probably the most underrated track on the album. "The Academy Award" probably my favourite track on the whole album. I love the build up of the lyrics. It's making us listeners feel who is the winner of the Academy Award. "Lois Lane" one of the strongest tracks on the album I loved the guitar riffs on this track. "Glimpse Of Love" my second favourite overall track on the album. Such an amazing track. I am loving how the New wave sound is making a comeback to 2018. My least favourite track was a track called "Finally". It's still a decent track just did not think it was the strongest on the album.
Overall I enjoyed this album. I thought it was better than their last one. I would obviously listen to it again. It's a 8/10.
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