Franz Ferdinand is an interesting guitar band that combines the best of the new wave (Orange Juice, The Cure) of the eighties and the college rock and Britpop (Blur) of the nineties. The band's origins lie in Scotland's prolific indie scene. In addition to the sophisticated visual style of the artwork and the video clips, Franz Ferdinand also stands out musically with an infectious and fresh sound.
The band deals in pleasantly nervous songs that are always built around fierce, angular guitar riffs, but always feature sing-along vocal lines. Above all, the record exudes a welcome underground feeling, with the volume meters regularly shooting into the red. The comparison with the first CD of The Strokes is used far too often, but with this exciting debut by Franz Ferdinand it seems more appropriate than ever.more
