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LateNightTales

Franz Ferdinand · 2014

67 min · 20 tracks · indie rock · punk

A curated journey through eclectic sounds, blending indie rock with soulful grooves and unexpected covers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • eclectic sounds for curious listeners
  • for late-night exploration
  • engaging covers with fresh twists
  • soulful grooves for relaxed vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent tracks
  • looking for instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Franz Ferdinand had already established themselves as a prominent force in indie rock with multiple hit albums. 'LateNightTales' came after their fourth studio album, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action', and marked a shift to exploring influences outside their original compositions, showcasing their versatility.
Stylistic neighbors
The Strokes· Bloc Party· Interpol

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leaving My Old Life Behind 3:35
  • 2 I’m Only Sleeping 3:00
  • 3 Eighteen Is Over the Hill 2:57
  • 4 Let There Be Drums 2:18
  • 5 New Town 3:54
  • 6 Connection 2:33
  • 7 The Darkside 1:49
  • 8 Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3 3:48
  • 9 For the Love of Money 2:49
  • 10 More Bounce to the Ounce 3:52
  • 11 Requiem pour un con 1:54
  • 12 Disco Devil 3:28
  • 13 King Heroin 3:54
  • 14 Love Will Set You Free 3:25
  • 15 Nineteen Hundred & Eighty Five 2:56
  • 16 Reach for the Dead 3:06
  • 17 Zebra 1:48
  • 18 Old Man 3:22
  • 19 Sweet Mountain 4:52
  • 20 Defibrillator 7:52

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