Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 20 / 1 / 2009
Label:
Domino Records
Format: CDS
intro
Radio-friendly, but strictly-by-routine first single from their new third album from Franz Ferdinand
Alas, the vinyl single of this is not available for reviewing. As the new Franz Ferdinand album is being promoted, there is a wealth of 'Ulysses' spin-offs around on the internet. A remix competition plus several B-sides for the various formats all constitute part of the 'Ulysses' promotional campaign. The original is radio friendly with another now-all-sing-a-long chorus and pseudo-intellectual touch. Nothing short of a refinement in just above average Britpop, Franz Ferdinand have gone la-la-la-la once again. James Joyce wrote much better footnotes and his name ought not to have any connection to this drivel.
Track Listing:-
1 Ulysses2 Anyone In Love
Band Links:-
http://franzferdinand.com/https://en-gb.facebook.com/officialfranzferdinand/
https://twitter.com/Franz_Ferdinand
Label Links:-
http://www.dominorecordco.com/https://www.facebook.com/DominoRecordCo
https://twitter.com/DominoRecordCo
https://www.youtube.com/user/DominoRecords
https://plus.google.com/+DominoRecords
live reviews |
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(With Albert Hammond Jr), Albert Hall, Manchester, 13/2/2018 |
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| Harry Sherriff watches Glasgow indie stalwarts Franz Ferdinand play the Albert Hall in Manchester at their first UK gig in support of fifth album ‘Always Ascending’. |
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photography |
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Photoscapes (2018) |
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| Marie Hazelwood photographs Glasgow indie/dance rock group Franz Ferdinand at a gig at the Albert Hall in Manchester, the first in a series of UK dates to promote their new album, 'Always Ascending'. |
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| No You Girls (2009) |
| Tonight : Franz Ferdinand (2009) |
| You Could Have It So Much Better (2005) |
| Franz Ferdinand (2004) |
| Take Me Out (2003) |
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