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Franz Ferdinand — Take Me Out
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coloradojohn
(A Mile High and then some, Cherry Creek, Denver)
Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 22:47
 
Takes me back to when these guys first came onto the scene...FEELS SO GOOD! Fredriley also referenced Gang of Four; I always thought the blistering Telecaster power-chords that start and scatter hooks throughout their songs were oh-so-similar, and hearing this always makes me wanna dig out and hear that weird one the Gang sang back in the early or mid-80s: "Love will get you like a case of anthrax..."; the Entertainment album I think, and every song had thrashing guitar, mad rocking bass, wild rhythm shifts and wacky fun at the vocals; Franz Ferdinand revived and rode the style quite well...wish they'd rock again...

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 - 11:40
 
 fredriley wrote:
The insistent rhythm and raw bass really shows up the influence of The Gang of Four on Franz Ferdinand, and influence which IIRC they acknowledge openly. Go4, although relatively obscure, were highly influential on a wide range of artists, and the compilation double CD "return the gift" has a stack of remixes by bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Dandy Warhols.
 
+1

tulfan
(Still in SE MI)
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 - 11:37
 
I hear a bit of Roxy Music in there

drsteevo
(Location Location)
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 - 11:37
 
These guys put on a good show at Lollapalooza.

lily34
(lexvegas)
Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 07:30
 
 fredriley wrote:
The insistent rhythm and raw bass really shows up the influence of The Gang of Four on Franz Ferdinand, and influence which IIRC they acknowledge openly. Go4, although relatively obscure, were highly influential on a wide range of artists, and the compilation double CD "return the gift" has a stack of remixes by bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Dandy Warhols.
 
interesting.

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 12:08
 
The insistent rhythm and raw bass really shows up the influence of The Gang of Four on Franz Ferdinand, and influence which IIRC they acknowledge openly. Go4, although relatively obscure, were highly influential on a wide range of artists, and the compilation double CD "return the gift" has a stack of remixes by bands such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Dandy Warhols.



isparos9
(Venice, Italy)
Posted: Nov 28, 2011 - 23:45
 
There's always a way to avoid commercials "ruining" songs: Just don't watch TV. You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel :)

Phlegmaticman
(270 miles south of Paradise, CA)
Posted: Oct 28, 2011 - 09:27
 
Early 21st century nostalgia!

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 - 07:36
 
 S-curvy wrote:
Eee-oooo, I was really afraid this was the Killers (pop poop) and that maybe Bill had consumed some bad water. I hate to remind everyone, but it was Archduke Franz Ferdinand whose assassination kicked off the Great War.  Hopefully this one will go back in the chiller for a long spell and avoid those kind of unfortunate interventions that befell the Archduke....
 
I don't think you really hated "to remind everyone"; you probably enjoyed doing so.   Is it possible to shoot a song in the back seat of a limousine which had taken a wrong turn?

WayUpNorth
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 - 07:31
 
 S-curvy wrote:
Eee-oooo, I was really afraid this was the Killers (pop poop) and that maybe Bill had consumed some bad water. I hate to remind everyone, but it was Archduke Franz Ferdinand whose assassination kicked off the Great War.  Hopefully this one will go back in the chiller for a long spell and avoid those kind of unfortunate interventions that befell the Archduke....
 
Curse those darn kids and their jangly guitars! {#Roflol}


MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Aug 26, 2011 - 07:30
 

covered this one in my last band...LOVED playing it!  {#Lol}




cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jul 25, 2011 - 22:21
 
Yikes !  I knew Monday Nights were good, but come on !!!  6

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Mar 21, 2011 - 16:24
 
I've never heard this song, nor have I seen the commercial, if there is one.  I rather like this - it sort of bludgeons me in a good way. {#Dancingbanana_2}

Helchat
(150 miles southwest of Paradise)
Posted: Mar 21, 2011 - 16:22
 
 S-curvy wrote:
Eee-oooo, I was really afraid this was the Killers (pop poop) and that maybe Bill had consumed some bad water. I hate to remind everyone, but it was Archduke Franz Ferdinand whose assassination kicked off the Great War.  Hopefully this one will go back in the chiller for a long spell and avoid those kind of unfortunate interventions that befell the Archduke....
 
Do you read Ken Follett books?  Very cool stuff, the most recent of which is set in this era which obviously goes in depth about Austria, FF, etc.


PeeBee
(Down South in The Netherlands)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 06:28
 
Boring...

Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 06:23
 
There's an awesome video for this song. YouTube - Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 06:22
 
Now I remember why I hate this song, another perfectly good song ruiniated by commercials. Sorry, it does not make logical sense, but when you hear a song over and over hocking a product, it most definitely diminishes. I know that I am not the only one that feels this way.

mrdak
(Middle GA)
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 06:21
 
play it again Sam {#Cowboy}

Johni
Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 06:20
 
{#Dancingbanana}

S-curvy
(Lovely Alameda, the Isle of Style)
Posted: Dec 17, 2010 - 15:32
 
Eee-oooo, I was really afraid this was the Killers (pop poop) and that maybe Bill had consumed some bad water. I hate to remind everyone, but it was Archduke Franz Ferdinand whose assassination kicked off the Great War.  Hopefully this one will go back in the chiller for a long spell and avoid those kind of unfortunate interventions that befell the Archduke....

floydoftherocks
(Frisco)
Posted: Dec 17, 2010 - 15:17
 
OK I'm a total hypocrite as i bitch nonstop about hearing pop music from bands i don't like (eg coldplay, who fucking sucks) but this KICKS ASS

ZedLeppelin
(South Of The Centre)
Posted: Nov 15, 2010 - 21:57
 
 Proclivities wrote:

I thought he was the Archduke.

 
Touche


Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Oct 15, 2010 - 05:43
 
 Stingray wrote:
KING FRANZ FERDINAND!
 
I thought he was the Archduke.


sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Oct 15, 2010 - 05:36
 
Strange, I like most of what I have heard from them over the years, EXCEPT this song, no likey!!{#No}

t00lur
Posted: Oct 15, 2010 - 05:33
 
Scotland!!!!!11111 

Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Sep 13, 2010 - 10:53
 
KING FRANZ FERDINAND!

SigmaBetaTooth
(Frolicking the open fields of venture capitol in Indianapolis, IN)
Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 10:11
 
Wow it's been a long time...

Saliby_Br
(Outer space)
Posted: Aug 12, 2010 - 10:09
 
Today this song is a 10

WayUpNorth
(Windswept Exile)
Posted: Apr 07, 2010 - 05:20
 
 aaronm wrote:
Love it!  Brilliant follow-up to The Cars' Just What I Needed.
 
A smart pop music set ... from "back then" and now... good way to start the morning! {#Dancingbanana_2}

EssexTex
(Gitche Gumee)
Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 07:27
 
Tripe....a Talking Heads tribute act....done badly.

oldman
(Lost in Northern Virginia)
Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 07:26
 
 Proclivities wrote:

I think you are referring to "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.  There are similarities to that song in certain areas of this one.
 
That's it, I thought this was a rehash of something else.
Yes similar.


fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 07:25
 
 Smoove_D wrote:
Franz Ferdinand will probably end up being a one-hit wonder, courtesy of this song. Still, it's a rockin' tune and not a bad one to be known for.
 
I suspect you're not being ironic. Believe me, this side of The Pond, FF have had a good few hits other than this one. Their star may have faded in recent years but they're still a big band in these parts.


eruwenolorien
(SC)
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 - 08:35
 
YES!  Excellent pick-me-up tune during the middle of the workday.  Wish I could watch the music video to go along with it!

Smoove_D
(Milwaukee)
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 - 08:35
 
Franz Ferdinand will probably end up being a one-hit wonder, courtesy of this song. Still, it's a rockin' tune and not a bad one to be known for.

WayUpNorth
(Down on the Farm)
Posted: Jul 29, 2009 - 07:16
 
 crazyossi wrote:
{#Stop}
Oh it hurts ! Can anyone tell me what this Band is good for ? They all scream about it - i havent heard any good song from it in years !!!
{#Sick}
 
I think you might be needing some Geritol ... {#Cheers}

jpfueler
(South o' Ft Worth)
Posted: Jun 27, 2009 - 12:55
 
 smehan55 wrote:
 cherinoel wrote:

doesn't ANYone hear KC and the Sunshine Band?


 
Not unless I absolutely can't reach the "off" button. ;-)
 
you owe me a cleaners bill.


Bazooka
(Mountain View, CA USA)
Posted: Jun 27, 2009 - 12:53
 
Curse that stripper...

crazyossi
(Wittenberge , Germany)
Posted: Apr 25, 2009 - 01:29
 
{#Stop}
Oh it hurts ! Can anyone tell me what this Band is good for ? They all scream about it - i havent heard any good song from it in years !!!
{#Sick}

osbyec
Posted: Mar 24, 2009 - 13:17
 
 almafi wrote:
{#Dancingbanana_2}The first time I heard this song, I knew it would be one of the few of its genre/generation that we'll be hearing for a long time.  Add "Seven Nation Army" and "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" to that list.
 

EXACTLY!  And "Float On" by Modest Mouse is inextricably linked to those in my mind as well.

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Mar 24, 2009 - 12:51
 
 cherinoel wrote:
KC....'when you wanna come'
 
I think you are referring to "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.  There are similarities to that song in certain areas of this one.



jablan
(Belgrade, Serbia)
Posted: Mar 24, 2009 - 12:49
 
FF, and particulary this song are overplayed over here in Serbia, so I've completely lost criticism about it. Biased 5.

uwnav
(Seattle, WA)
Posted: Mar 24, 2009 - 12:48
 
I don't care if i heard this song from GTA... I still love it! so good! 

dis
(Dresden Germany)
Posted: Mar 24, 2009 - 12:46
 
{#Bananajam}

almafi
(Marquette, UP, MI)
Posted: Dec 19, 2008 - 15:48
 
{#Dancingbanana_2}The first time I heard this song, I knew it would be one of the few of its genre/generation that we'll be hearing for a long time.  Add "Seven Nation Army" and "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" to that list.

boolicious
(Bremen, Germany)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:51
 
I just danced to this great song in my room.

MilSF1
(Arkadelphia, AR)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:51
 
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the root of this song. Several have commented on the Zep connection, but no one has mentioned the REAL source - Robert Johnson's Terraplane Blues (look it up!){#Devil_pimp}



smehan55
(Beneath a Carolina blue sky)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:50
 
 cherinoel wrote:

doesn't ANYone hear KC and the Sunshine Band?

 
Not unless I absolutely can't reach the "off" button. ;-)

Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:42
 
KC....'when you wanna come'

vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:41
 


Hopefully he's asking for a date and not requesting that he be whacked. . . {#Eek}



aaronm
(Eugene, Oregon)
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 13:40
 
Love it!  Brilliant follow-up to The Cars' Just What I Needed.