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| Just a week after the departure of longtime drummer Paul Thomson, Franz Ferdinand are announcing a 20 track best-of collection. |
Here's the scoop...
Franz Ferdinand have announced a 20-track greatest hits collection Hits To The Head showcasing the world-conquering success of the band’s career to date.
Set for release on March 11, 2022 via Domino, Hits To The Head also features two brand-new tracks “Billy Goodbye” and “Curious,” produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys). “Billy Goodbye” also comes with a video directed by Diane Martel, Alex Kapranos and Ben Cale. Watch it below.
Talking about the process of picking tracks for the album, lead singer Alex Kapranos said:
"It's the same as writing a set-list for a festival: you want to play the songs you know people want to hear. The hits. Bring the hits to the head. The heart. The feet. That means obvious singles, but also songs you know have a special meaning for both band and audience like Outsiders. We also added two new songs, recorded last year: 'Billy Goodbye' and 'Curious,' both co-produced at the last stage with Stuart Price. I have friends who believe you’re somehow not a “real” fan if you own a best of rather than a discography. I disagree. I think of my parents’ record collection as a kid. I loved their compilation LPs. I am so grateful that they had Changes or Rolled Gold. Those LPs were my entrance point. My introduction."
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| Co-founder Paul Thomson is being replaced by Audrey Tait. Read all about the shocker right here. |
Hits To The Head is available on CD, deluxe CD, double gatefold 2LP, limited edition indies only gatefold red 2LP, limited edition D2C exclusive gatefold gold 2LP vinyl and cassette. CD and LP formats feature extensive liner notes from JD Beauvallet (former editor of Les Inrockuptibles) and exclusive, unseen photographs. The album is also available digitally. Check the clip for "Billy Goodbye" followed by the track listing for Hits To The Head.
1. Darts Of Pleasure
2. Take Me Out
3. The Dark Of The Matinée
4. Michael
5. This Fire
6. Do You Want To
7. Walk Away
8. The Fallen
9. Outsiders
10. Lucid Dreams
11. Ulysses
12. No You Girls
13. Right Action
14. Evil Eye
15. Love Illumination
16. Stand On The Horizon
17. Always Ascending
18. Glimpse Of Love
19. Curious
20. Billy Goodbye
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