Name: The Human Fear
Brand: Franz Ferdinand

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-WIG-495

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

140 Gram Housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Printed Inner and 8 Page Booklet

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2025-01-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

887828049516

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

LP-WIG-495IE

White

Extended format: Yes

Indie Exclusive. Gatefold Jacket w/ Printed Inner Sleeve and Lyric Book

887828049530

White LP

CD-WIG-495

Download code: No

Housed in Gatefold Wallet with 16 Page Booklet

887828049523

Artist

Franz Ferdinand

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Domino

Franz Ferdinand is a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of *his assassination* (which was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).

With their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk revival, Franz Ferdinand has become one of the most influential bands of their generation. Their catchy hooks, energetic performances, and clever lyrics have garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Influenced by artists such as *Kaiser Chiefs*, *The Last Shadow Puppets*, and *Dirty Pretty Things*, Franz Ferdinand's music combines infectious melodies with thought-provoking themes. They have released several critically acclaimed albums including "Franz Ferdinand" (2004), "You Could Have It So Much Better" (2005), and "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" (2009).

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Produced 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. Recorded 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.

Ever 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. Pretty 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.

The 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.   

A 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. Maybe 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?&nbsp;

The Human Fear

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Discover The Human Fear by Franz Ferdinand on Domino. Produced with Mark Ralph, this album is upbeat and life-affirming, showcasing the band's fresh outlook. Available in vinyl format.