{"title":"Franz Ferdinand","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-human-fear","title":"THE HUMAN FEAR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased: 10\/01\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced with Mark Ralph, who previously worked with them on their 2013 album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, the album showcases Franz at their most immediate, upbeat and life-affirming, unashamedly going for the pop-jugular in classic Franz style.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRecorded at AYR studios in Scotland, the 11-songs on The Human Fear all allude to some deep-set human fears and how overcoming and accepting these fears drives and defines our lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEver since their beginnings, throwing illegal parties in condemned Glasgow buildings, Franz Ferdinand have been defined by a fresh, unfading, forward-facing outlook, a transgressive art-school perspective, but with a love of a big song and The Human Fear undoubtedly continues in this tradition; distinct yet new, musically, and creatively it's a record eager to push forward.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePretty much all written before they hit the studio, the idea was to have a songbook ready before they started recording and once in the studio it was all quickly executed - a lot of it recorded live with the band in the room and many of the vocals on the album being the original takes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe first studio album to feature members Audrey Tait and Dino Bardot, the record also sees Julian Corrie step forward to collaborate with Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy on song writing and creative duties.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA band for whom the aesthetic and style is almost as important as the sound, as ever the importance of this is reflected in the cover artwork which was inspired by Hungarian artist Dóra Maurer's self-portrait 7 Twists - Maurer's work appealed because it does exactly what they want from their music: a striking immediacy that is impossible to ignore, but with a depth and vulnerability that bears many returns and satisfactory repetition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaybe this is a set of songs about fear, maybe this is a set of bangers from an era-defining band continuing their unquestionably living legacy. Is that something to be afraid of?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Human Fear will be available on Deluxe LP, LP and CD. The Deluxe LP is housed in a gatefold sleeve, printed on a matte UV finish, with an 8 page lyric booklet featuring exclusive imagery of the band recording the album in AYR Studios, Scotland. The vinyl itself is pressed on white BioVinyl which is 100% recyclable and can be utilised in the circular economy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe track listing of the album is as follows:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1.   Audacious\u003cbr\u003e2.   Everyday Dreamer\u003cbr\u003e3.   The Doctor\u003cbr\u003e4.   Hooked\u003cbr\u003e5.   Build It Up\u003cbr\u003e6.   Night Or Day\u003cbr\u003e7.   Tell Me I Should Stay\u003cbr\u003e8.   Cats\u003cbr\u003e9.   Black Eyelashes\u003cbr\u003e10. Bar Lonely\u003cbr\u003e11. The Birds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino Records","offers":[{"title":"12\" RECORD","offer_id":54913561690498,"sku":"DHR-03221","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2800\/5583\/files\/4c3642470dc0d984e5f682a0b1889643.jpg?v=1731523074"},{"product_id":"franz-ferdinand-you-could-have-it-so-much-better-20th-anniversary-edition","title":"Franz Ferdinand  -  You Could Have It So Much Better (20th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomino celebrates the 20th anniversary of Franz Ferdinand’s seminal sophomore album You Could Have It So Much Better with a limited edition Orange vinyl and 2025 remaster. Undeterred by any notion of a second album slump, the record picks up where their debut left off and features now classic tracks like ‘Do You Want To’, ‘Eleanor Put Your Boots On’ and ‘Walk Away’. This is pop music at its finest, drawing you in but challenging you at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino Records","offers":[{"title":"Orange vinyl","offer_id":55642427326850,"sku":"DHR-04865","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2800\/5583\/files\/103205d74cef493c38e9edf4d62a43da.jpg?v=1757246087"}],"url":"https:\/\/dreamhouseldn.com\/collections\/franz-ferdinand.oembed","provider":"Dreamhouse Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}