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EnsignEnsign Posts: 6
edited October 2006 in Other Music
I'm a great fan of Franz Ferdinand. I saw them live in Madrid. Anybody here like them? What do you think of them? They have great songs such as Michael, The Dark Of The Matinee, Walk Away...

They have 2 albums:
- Franz Ferdinand
- You Could Have It So Much Better
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  • Dick JonesDick Jones Posts: 777
    I think they make me sick. I listened to the first album a few times, then by the second album I couldn't stand it. Just not a fan.
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  • JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    they're ok but I'm not a fan.
    I can listen to 2 or 3 songs, but not an entire album.
    I think I've become "too mature" to listen to that kind of music :D
    Seriously, I used to listen to taht kind of music but now I prefer "less direct" and quieter musics (my morning jacket, three fish)...
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  • UKDaveUKDave Posts: 5,557
    Meh... not for me.... :(

    I have heard both albums, a number of times, have no desire to listen to them again... :o
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  • Gossard_Is_GodGossard_Is_God Posts: 1,031
    Bunch of fucking Pussies
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  • Yellow BedwetterYellow Bedwetter Posts: 2,832
    They suck! They were boo'd off the stage at Claus Fest '04 at the Meadowlands...even the host laughed when they were being boo'd
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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    They are alright. I saw them live and they give away a good show, a lot of energy. I just don't think their music is really special, but it's good for a brainless listen. Not too complex and fun to sing along while doing the dishes.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    i used to like franz, but then i lost interest.
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    if anyone in the U.S. wants their cd, I'll send it to you for free. I played it once.
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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    catefrances wrote:
    i used to like franz, but then i lost interest.


    Same here, but that's just because too many others got interested.;) They are bigger than that their music alows them to be. It matter not. I have the first album and that's it. They do give a good show, I have to give them that.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    and i like that a guy can sing about wanting another guy to dance with him.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    catefrances wrote:
    and i like that a guy can sing about wanting another guy to dance with him.

    Sure! Why not?:D
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • AxlUlrichAxlUlrich Posts: 12,652
    karma defect wrote:
    They do give a good show, I have to give them that.
    that i will have to fully agree...very good live band..superb interaction with the crowd as well.
    i'd consider myself a fan of theirs..own both their albums but din really like their 2nd one til i watched them perform the songs.
    very friendly lads too when i met them after the show..and like karma said..it can be great music to just listen to as background music or for fun.
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  • desertmandesertman Posts: 132
    they suck... :D
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  • KlumpieKlumpie Posts: 2,649
    desertman wrote:
    they suck... :D

    Yeah, they are boring. Just like all the other indie bands.
  • FreshTendrilsFreshTendrils Posts: 267
    Klumpie wrote:
    Yeah, they are boring. Just like all the other indie bands.

    They aren't indie.
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  • parel jamparel jam Posts: 7,223
    Ensign wrote:
    I'm a great fan of Franz Ferdinand. Anybody here like them?

    Nope...annoying music to me...
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  • GeorgeinNYGeorgeinNY Posts: 113
    indie bands are the best.

    Im not a big fan of Franz (dont have their albums or anything) but did see them live and they put on a great show. I would go see them again if they came around.
  • transplanttransplant Posts: 1,088
    FreshTendrils wrote:
    They aren't indie.
    Domino isn't an indie label?

    funny, this was the little buzz band here a couple years ago. oh what a difference a couple years makes.

    i agree with those that think they are a good brainless listen.
  • FreshTendrilsFreshTendrils Posts: 267
    transplant wrote:
    Domino isn't an indie label?

    funny, this was the little buzz band here a couple years ago. oh what a difference a couple years makes.

    i agree with those that think they are a good brainless listen.

    According to AMG, their last album was released with Sony. Their first album was released with Domino, so technically they were an indie band, although when "Take Me Out" blew up they didn't really feel like an indie band.
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  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    Klumpie wrote:
    Yeah, they are boring. Just like all the other indie bands.


    Officially they aren't indie at all.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • KlumpieKlumpie Posts: 2,649
    karma defect wrote:
    Officially they aren't indie at all.

    I don't care what they are, FF is boring. Indie is boring.
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    FreshTendrils wrote:
    They aren't indie.


    No they aren't, you are absolutely right. Still the style indie is a bit hard to define. I for one think Franz is too big for indie and too middle poprocky.

    Still what if a band that is infact indie makes it big does it then stop to be indie?

    Still I think Franz is pop/rock.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    Klumpie wrote:
    I don't care what they are, FF is boring. Indie is boring.


    Ah so everything that is boring is indie.;)

    I know some very nice indie bands, but I think you like your music a little louder and heavier than indie.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • KlumpieKlumpie Posts: 2,649
    karma defect wrote:
    No they aren't, you are absolutely right. Still the style indie is a bit hard to define. I for one think Franz is too big for indie and too middle poprocky.

    Still what if a band that is infact indie makes it big does it then stop to be indie?

    Still I think Franz is pop/rock.

    Ok FF is playing a sub-genre of Indie. Look he's in the list ;)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_indie_rock_artists

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_rock

    Not all the indie bands are boring, I didn't know that Nirvana was Indie.
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    AxlUlrich wrote:
    that i will have to fully agree...very good live band..superb interaction with the crowd as well.
    i'd consider myself a fan of theirs..own both their albums but din really like their 2nd one til i watched them perform the songs.
    very friendly lads too when i met them after the show..and like karma said..it can be great music to just listen to as background music or for fun.


    I saw them twice. The first time when they were still unknown and the second time on a festival. Both times they had a lot of energy to give and they really enjoyed playing which is more than a lot of other bands can say.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    Klumpie wrote:
    Ok FF is playing a sub-genre of Indie. Look he's in the list ;)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_indie_rock_artists

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_rock

    Not all the indie bands are boring, I didn't know that Nirvana was Indie.


    I don't see that list as indie, but that's what i meant earlier that there isn't a real definition of indie. One could just say that it is independent music in which case I wouldn't immediately think of Franz and Nirvana.
    there is a notion that indie is for semi acoustic country/rock that is made independently or on a small label. Bands like The Shins.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • KlumpieKlumpie Posts: 2,649
    karma defect wrote:
    I don't see that list as indie, but that's what i meant earlier that there isn't a real definition of indie. One could just say that it is independent music in which case I wouldn't immediately think of Franz and Nirvana.
    there is a notion that indie is for semi acoustic country/rock that is made independently or on a small label. Bands like The Shins.

    So I stop talking about Indie, because GY!BE, Mogwai, EITS and alot more are indie bands. And I like these bands.

    But FF is too much pop for me.
  • stu geestu gee Posts: 1,174
    They arent indie/ they are indie, they are indie/they arent indie. Jesus, who the hell cares what they are, you either like them or you dont.

    I like plenty of bands that apparently classed as indie, but i couldnt care less about all this stupid categorising of bands, it makes it too complicated.

    Some of Franz ferdinands stuff is ok in my opinion, but im not that fussed about them.
    People say im paranoid. Well, they dont say it, but i know that's what they are thinking.
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    Klumpie wrote:
    So I stop talking about Indie, because GY!BE, Mogwai, EITS and alot more are indie bands. And I like these bands.

    But FF is too much pop for me.


    Indie is a very weird thing, everything gets dropped under that flag. On another forum I mentioned Godspeed and Mogwai and one person almost cut off my balls. He thought that they were post rock. I don't know what they are, but they are pretty fucking awesome. I am kind of surprised that you like Mogwai and Godspeed though. Franz Ferdinand is definitely poppy, but that doesn't necessarially mean I don't like them. I don't think I'll ever buy another album again and I'll won't go to a gig, but if they are on a festival I'll go see them. My problem with Franz (if I have in fact a problem:D) is that they are by no means as good as Mogwai or Godspeed. These are bands that matter.
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
  • karma defectkarma defect Posts: 5,483
    stu gee wrote:
    They arent indie/ they are indie, they are indie/they arent indie. Jesus, who the hell cares what they are, you either like them or you dont.

    I like plenty of bands that apparently classed as indie, but i couldnt care less about all this stupid categorising of bands, it makes it too complicated.

    Some of Franz ferdinands stuff is ok in my opinion, but im not that fussed about them.


    And to think that it is menat to make it easier.:p, It is all so confusing.:confused:
    « One man's glory is another man's hell.
    You’re on the outside, never bound by such a spell.
    Together in the darkness, alone in the light.
    I took it upon me to be yours, Timmy,
    I’ll lead your angels and demons at play tonight......»
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