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Franz Ferdinand: 'Ulysses'
Released on Monday, Jan 19 2009
Published Thursday, Jan 8 2009, 08:56 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | 3 comments

After such an intriguing build-up it's a tad disappointing to find the band returning with a song that sounds, well, exactly like Franz Ferdinand did four years ago. Alex Kapranos's hushed lyrics ("What's a matter there, feeling kinda anxious?") are as quotable as ever, while the band's mixture of creeping bass and flashy synths are typically tight and danceable. The only nagging problem is that it feels like Franz, despite the delays, still haven't decided what sort of band they want to be yet.

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Sassyman Co.Antrim, on January 14th, 2009
I think its a great tune from Alex and co and very overdue as well
I think its a great tune from Alex and co and very overdue as well
Jay Parmar, Wellingborough, on January 10th, 2009
This is such a bad review! This song is hardly disappointing - it is extremely exciting, especially to see a great band change into a brilliant band. The son 'Ulysses' is the first single off the new album 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand' and is one of the catchiest songs ever! The new synth riffs add a groovy style to the pacy new track. Some people say it works for them after a re-listen, but when you hear it again, your tapping away to it all the way through. Just brilliant - and a great introduction to an obviously wonderful new album.
This is such a bad review! This song is hardly disappointing - it is extremely exciting, especially to see a great band change into a brilliant band. The son 'Ulysses' is the first single off the new album 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand' and is one of the catchiest songs ever! The new synth riffs add a groovy style to the pacy new track. Some people say it works for them after a re-listen, but when you hear it again, your tapping away to it all the way through. Just brilliant - and a great introduction to an obviously wonderful new album.







Repetitive drivel just like all their songs, try sing the lyrics to take me out to this and it's the same damn song.