On 8 January 2018, ' Feel the Love Go' was premiered on Zane Lowe's radio show on Beats 1. A music video for the title track, directed by AB/CD/CD, was released on 4 December.

They also released dates for a world tour, starting in October 2017 and ending in May 2018. Alongside the release was the reveal of the album's title, artwork, and track listing. On 25 October, the band released the title track as the album's lead single. Prior to the announcement of the album, the band shared a short snippet of the title track on social media platforms on 23 October 2017. The music of Always Ascending has been described as indie rock, dance-punk, and new wave, all genres that the band have been previously associated with. For Always Ascending, they worked alongside Philippe Zdar, one-half of French synthpop duo Cassius and frequent collaborator with French indie pop band Phoenix, on the album. They previously used RAK Studios to record FFS in late 2014. The band recorded the album at Motorbass Studios in Paris and RAK Studios in London. Corrie joined the band for the recording sessions of the album, while Bardot joined after recording was completed. It was announced in May 2017 that two new members had joined the band Dino Bardot, former guitarist for Scottish indie rock band 1990s, and music producer Julian Corrie. In July 2016, it was announced that Nick McCarthy, one of the band's founding members, was taking a break from the band to spend more time with family and focusing on side projects. They released a self-titled album in July 2015 and briefly toured. Four singles were released from the album: ' Always Ascending', ' Feel the Love Go', 'Lazy Boy' and an alternative version of 'Glimpse of Love'.įollowing the release of Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, the band's fourth studio album, in August 2013, the band collaborated with American rock band Sparks under the name FFS. It peaked at number three in Scotland and number six in the UK. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. It is also their first album to feature new member Julian Corrie, who joined shortly after the departure of Nick McCarthy, and their last to feature drummer Paul Thomson. It is the band's first non-collaborative album in over four years, following Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action (2013). It was released on 9 February 2018 through the Domino Recording Company. RATING: 4.Always Ascending is the fifth studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. 'Bullet' is obviously one of the more upbeat tracks, unlike the rest of the album nearly. Infectious, this track features a more than insatiable stabbing guitar riff and a sure-to-be-shouted chorus - 'I can't get your bullet out of my head now, baby / Can't get your bullet out of my mind!' One of the shorter tracks showcases the band at their most spontaneous, which is always a great thing with Franz Ferdinand.

Bullet Frantic and punk-ish, track six is a definite upbeat headbanger. You can get more than swept up in the song's mood and fragility. Romantic, but realistic, 'Fresh Strawberries' takes little time to shine and hook you with loveable melodies and tones. The warping, staccato guitar rhythm is something to note, while the vocal melodies shine higher than a lot of other melodies on the album. If you're not captivated by the simplicity of the words and think somewhere in the way that this is a Beatles tune, you're not listening. Fresh Strawberries Just listen to the words of the song. At about 1:25, I can honestly swear that is David Bowie saying 'I am the cruelest man you have.' The track flips towards the second half, introducing a completely different hook than before, mentioning the North Sea. Stand On The Horizon Going on the slower side of things, 'Stand on the Horizon' takes a much more internal turn, with Alex immediately opening up 'How can I tell you I was wrong / when I am the proudest man ever born?' The jagged, punching guitar that seems trademarked by the band really shines on this track in particular.

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