Always Ascending
Franz Ferdinand · 2018
42 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · punk
A vibrant blend of art rock and danceable grooves that pushes sonic boundaries while retaining a sharp lyrical edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 9, 2018, 'Always Ascending' marked Franz Ferdinand's first album in five years, following their hiatus after 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions' in 2013. This album represents a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating new wave and electronic influences, as well as a shift towards more introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Strokes· Bloc Party· Interpol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Always Ascending 5:21
- 2 Lazy Boy 2:59
- 3 Paper Cages 3:40
- 4 Finally 3:09
- 5 The Academy Award 4:14
- 6 Lois Lane 3:34
- 7 Huck and Jim 3:35
- 8 Glimpse of Love 3:12
- 9 Feel the Love Go 4:46
- 10 Slow Don’t Kill Me Slow 5:18
- 11 Demagogue 2:38
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