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You Could Have It So Much Better
Rock · 2005 · 15 tracks

You Could Have It So Much Better

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

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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.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
The Fallen
3:43
02
Do You Want To
3:35
03
This Boy
2:22
04
Walk Away
3:36
05
Evil and a Heathen
2:06
06
You’re the Reason I’m Leaving
2:47
07
Eleanor Put Your Boots On
2:50
08
Well That Was Easy
3:02
09
What You Meant
3:25
10
I’m Your Villain
4:04
11
You Could Have It So Much Better
2:42
12
Fade Together
3:03
13
Outsiders
4:03
14
Your Diary
3:09
15
Fabulously Lazy
2:56
Moments Worth Waiting For
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How does You Could Have It So Much Better sound next to the rest of Franz Ferdinand's catalogue?

Energetic+1.8σ

Energetic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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