Franz Ferdinand – Hits To The Head – Compact Disc, CD, Hardback, Domino, 2022

CD Hardback book-style sleeve w 48p case-bound booklet. Liner notes by JD Beauvallet (Les InRocks)

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band formed in 2002, known for their energetic blend of indie rock, post-punk revival, and dance-rock. Their music often features catchy guitar riffs, sharp rhythms, and a danceable groove, making them a staple of the 2000s indie scene. The band’s debut single, “Take Me Out,” catapulted them to international fame, showcasing their knack for fusing punk attitude with infectious melodies.

Their compilation album Hits to the Head, released in 2022, celebrates two decades of music, featuring many of their most well-known songs. It highlights their talent for crafting songs that make you want to move, with bold hooks and charismatic vocals by frontman Alex Kapranos.

Track Listing:

  1. Darts of Pleasure
  2. Take Me Out
  3. The Dark of the Matinée
  4. Michael
  5. This Fire
  6. Do You Want To
  7. Walk Away
  8. The Fallen
  9. Outsiders
  10. Lucid Dreams
  11. Ulysses
  12. No You Girls
  13. Right Action
  14. Evil Eye
  15. Love Illumination
  16. Stand on the Horizon
  17. Always Ascending
  18. Glimpse of Love
  19. Curious (new track)
  20. Billy Goodbye (new track)