
Sharp, angular guitars meet dancefloor rhythms. A high-energy blend of art-school swagger and post-punk grit that defined the 2000s indie disco scene.
September 28, 2005 · Domino
A sharper, more aggressive swagger drives this second outing, pushing the band's signature dance-rock blueprint into heavier, more chaotic territory. While the rhythm section maintains its relentless, clockwork precision, the guitars trade clean interlocking lines for a gritty, percussive friction that feels both more urgent and more cynical. Yet, beneath the sweat and speed, a surprising melodic warmth emerges, revealing a softer, acoustic-driven classicism that balances the record's sharp-edged wit.
How does You Could Have It So Much Better sound next to the rest of Franz Ferdinand's catalogue?
Energetic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.
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