| | |  | Vinyl | Home » » You Could Have It So Much Better [Vinyl] | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Franz Ferdinand's eagerly-awaited second album You Could Have It So Much Better. Co-produced by the band and Rich Costey, and recorded in both rural Scotland and at Avatar Studios in NYC, the album features 13 brand new tracks including 'Do You Want To'. Sony. 2005. | | | Product Details: | | | Vinyl Release Date:
| September 27, 2005 | | Studio:
| Sony | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 164 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | The Fallen | | 2. | Do You Want To | | 3. | This Boy | | 4. | Walk Away | | 5. | Evil and a Heathen | | 6. | You're the Reason I'm Leaving | | 7. | Eleanor Put Your Boots On | | 8. | Well That Was Easy | | 9. | What You Meant | | 10. | I'm Your Villain | | 11. | You Could Have It So Much Better | | 12. | Fade Together | | 13. | Outsiders | |
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24 of 28 found the following review helpful:
No Let DownOct 05, 2005
By Thomas Magnum
Franz Ferdinand's follow up to their sparkling self-titled debut, You Could Have It So Much Better, is another hook filled record. The one noticeable difference is a fuller production sound. The songs don't have that clipped feel of the original and they have a better sonic texture. The first single "Do You Want To" has a tremendous riff and a killer vocals. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" is a great ballad that wouldn't sound out of place on a Beatles record. "I'm Your Villain" has a Bowie/Eno in Berlin vibe and "This Boy" is pure punk-pop. While the album is not as consistent from top-to-bottom like their debut, there's no sophomore slump here. The band knows hooks and they've shown on their first two albums, they aren't afraid to use them.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 I Think I Have It Pretty Damned GoodNov 10, 2005
By S.G.R. Black
I don't understand why people are so disapointed. Why do people want another debut from this band. They've already given it to you. "You Could Have It So Much Better" is NOT the same as their debut. It is progression. Why would you want another "Take Me Out"? No. Although I LOVE their glorious debut, I'm glad this not a replica.
However, Franz Ferdinand still radiates thier sexy tongue in cheek attitude only they've matured enough to incorperate "ballads" like the very Beatles inspired "Eleanor Put Your boots On" and "Fade Together".
"You Could Have It So Much Better" somewhat reminds me of "Veni Vedi Vicious" by The Hives a tad bit (and that's not bad; it's very very good). If there every was a complaint that these songs sound similar to one another then it's probably with "You're The Reason I'm Leaving" and "Well That Was Easy". These two great songs could very easily become one. Try and listen to them back to back. You'll hear the similarity but perphaps Franz has done this on purpose. Tracks 6-8 (to me) is a trilogy of three stages of breaking up. All around the album is all delicious and sweet. My favorite tracks are "This Boy (super sexy song), The Fallen, and What You Meant". Noticed how I didn't mention anything about "Do You Want To". Opps.
34 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 This is a consumer warning, not a review of the musicNov 04, 2005
By Danhedonia
"Danhedonia"
This CD installed trojan-horse spyware on my Windows-based computer, without informing me. My company had to reinstall Windows, after erroneously purchasing a new optical drive, thinking that was the problem.
SONY/BMG releases contain spyware. This is not rumor, it is now reported in the mainstream news (...)
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RIP MP3s OF THESE SONGS, and play them on more than one device, as the CD is currently formatted. Think on that. Plus, you will have your Windows permanantly altered with tracking software.
I would avoid this and all other Sony/BMG releases until this issue is settled. In the meantime, perhaps artists could stick up for their fans and demand that the record company do better.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Franz Is Back. Sophmore Slump is no where to be found in this golden albumOct 04, 2005
By Willie Oliver
Franz Ferdinand enjoyed great success on thier first album, self titled debut that was magnificent. Many hits were created, and a deep fanbase was created. Many people woundered whether Franz Ferdinand would fall to the infamous sophomore slump. Many bands spend years and years writing thier songs and that is why thier first albums are so spectacular. Then when a studio wants a new album, they rush to write it and it isn't as good. Franz's second LP You Could Have It So Much Better is the total polar opposite.
In about a year after thier first LP release these guys came fresh off the bat with great new material. These Scottish revolutionaries return with a second album of smart guitar hooks, and amazing indie dance beats. Even though thier first single "Do You Want To" makes this album seem like it will be a more fast paced dance rock album, but it's not. There are moments of genuine contemplation in "Fade Together" and "Eleanor Put Your Boots On." There is magnificent balance that is strung together by these guys in this wounderful album.
You Could Have It So Much Better leaves you eager for more Franz, instead of concerned on where their careers are headed. Franz is taking over modern rock and roll and are rising stars, this album is great. Franz Ferdinand made music better indeed.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Amazing.Oct 08, 2005
By George
This album does not disappoint. I try not to compare it to the first; they have their differences, and are excellent for slightly different reasons, but both are absolutely amazing. These guys are superb, and one of my favorite bands of all time. Anybody with the opportunity to see them live definitely should.
I adore all the tracks on here, which is rare for me. Although I'm already a little tired of their single Do You Want To. If that says anything about how many times I've already listened to the CD, heard them on the radio, watched the music video, etc. etc. These guys are original and I love all of them. Kapranos tends to steal a lot of the attention, but what frontman doesn't?
I think if I had to pick, Walk Away might be my favorite track since it's a bit different from what you'd expect from them. Outsides is equally fantastic, and The Fallen has such a great sound to it to, and highly amusing and original lyrics.
Don't miss out on this amazing album. It's something you can dance to, listen to extremely loudly on the way to work and overall just rock out to in a very pasty, awkward white girl kinda way.
And guys, even though the majority of Franz fans are obsessive teenage girls, don't be ashamed! Franz is for everybody :)
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