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Post by fran182 on Apr 26, 2009 13:17:32 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 20 on Mediabase Alternative:
22 20 FRANZ FERDINAND No You Girls 668 629 39 2.017
55 stations playing.
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Post by G-Reg on Apr 26, 2009 20:31:50 GMT -5
Yikes, it's moving so slowly. At least it is still moving up... but Franz really disappointed me with the new album. Their first two are among my favorites of all time, and have made them probably my favorite band of the 2000's. But this new album is missing what FF does best in exchange for slower, less tuneful songs. I've had the album since the day it came out and am STILL waiting for it to grow on me. From a HUGE FF fan, this is a problem. And it seems the general public shares my sentiments, because so far nothing has really caught on. Too bad.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Apr 27, 2009 2:29:53 GMT -5
^ And in promotional interviews, the band made it sound like this album was a conscious departure of sorts from the sound of the previous two.
And then the reviews come in and say otherwise, which falls in line with the two singles I've heard.
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Post by pen on Apr 27, 2009 8:58:28 GMT -5
It's a departure because it's not as good.
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Post by fercho on May 15, 2009 11:45:31 GMT -5
Well, I like tonight so much. Their three albums are amazing IMO. FF is really a great band.
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Post by Cody on May 25, 2009 15:06:08 GMT -5
the fact that this one's bullet isnt in the negative on Alt on a holiday week could mean that this is ready to blow up and hit the top 10
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on May 26, 2009 0:12:38 GMT -5
This is increasing while "Zero" is falling. That's totally backward.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 8, 2009 22:19:19 GMT -5
Franz Ferdinand's career path reminds me of the Strokes, just a little bit. Yeah...as much as I hate to admit it, I agree with you. The thing is: both bands are really good though neither are necessarily commercial. And I don't think FF ever had the buzz that The Strokes had at one point; but both are terrific in concert. I really hope Franz Ferdinand can do well with Tonight because I want them to do a longer tour in the US (I missed their April stop in my city).
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Post by pen on Jun 8, 2009 22:48:40 GMT -5
Why is your post centered?
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Post by PHOBES on Jun 8, 2009 22:55:21 GMT -5
I'm gonna start justifying my posts. Oh wait, that came out wrong, nevermind.
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Post by pen on Jun 8, 2009 23:03:56 GMT -5
I'm gonna start justifying my posts. Oh wait, that came out wrong, nevermind. I was gonna say, you've never justified them before, why start now? ;>)
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 9, 2009 3:30:50 GMT -5
Why is your post centered? I asked him the same thing the last time he was around and we were arguing over something or other. I'm not sure I got an answer.
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Post by fran182 on Jun 18, 2009 18:08:35 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 10 on Mediabase Alternative:
11 9 FRANZ FERDINAND No You Girls 1107 1043 64 4.252
66 stations playing.
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Post by blackhearts08 on Jun 22, 2009 14:03:05 GMT -5
I honestly liked this new album. I like that try and do something different with each album. While Tonight might be different from their previous ones, I still feel that they are being true to who they are. Most definitely,"No You Girls" is one of the catchiest and was glad that they're getting more exposure, even though it was for an Apple commercial. I saw them back in April and they were amazing. Everyone singing along to the new and old albums. Hope they continue to grow and go on another US tour as the main act. I like Green Day but wish FF didn't have to open for them....
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Post by The Party Captain on Jun 23, 2009 22:20:23 GMT -5
Well, Green Day is absolutely huge right now, so there's nothing wrong with that. 8 years ago, I would understand more.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Jun 25, 2009 16:45:37 GMT -5
yeah i don't think Franz Ferdinand has any problems opening for arguably the biggest band in the world right now. Whatever you think of Green Day they are huge and will draw sell outs everwhere they go. Franz isn't quite at the point where they could sell out the same venues as easily as Green Day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2009 6:27:44 GMT -5
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Can this make it to the top 5? I hope so.
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Post by The Party Captain on Jul 17, 2009 11:17:56 GMT -5
I think it'll pick up a couple more spots, but I think Top 5 might be pushing it.
I certainly hope it does, though.
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