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- Record Label: Sony / Domino
- Release Date: Oct 4, 2005
- Summary: The Scottish band's eagerly-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut is preceded by yet another insanely catchy single, "Do You Want To."
- Record Label: Sony / Domino
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Top Track
Walk Away | |
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I swapped my innocence for pride, crushed the end within my stride Said I'm strong now I know that I'm a leaver I love the sound of you walking away,... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 28 out of 32
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Mixed: 4 out of 32
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Negative: 0 out of 32
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Alternative PressA full-on party record. [Nov 2005, p.201]
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Despite the quick gestation, it's actually better than the successful debut - a rare enough occurrence - and the direction in which they've pushed things is equally surprising.
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The trend for disappointing follow-ups bucked with enviable panache, You Could Have It So Much Better leaves you eager, rather than concerned, about Franz Ferdinand's next album.
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BlenderIt'll do just fine for now. But here's hoping for a torturously difficult third album. [Oct 2005, p.140]
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BillboardThe band's evolution is not without growing pains, but the balancing act of appealing to core fans while reaching for something more is mostly successful. [8 Oct 2005]
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The problem with You Could Have It So Much Better is, as with so many second albums, consistency.
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The formula has barely changed, although there is a noticeable decline in songwriting quality.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 81 out of 105
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Mixed: 15 out of 105
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Negative: 9 out of 105
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ThomasLOct 7, 2005You Could Have It So Much Better......No you can't, this is so very nearly perfect
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Disco_StewOct 17, 2005Great follow up, Im loving this album, The fallen is a great song.
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SebaBJul 28, 2006It's the firts album that makes me imitating guitarsolos
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AllanFOct 21, 2005Anyone who says their first album is better is insane. This one is phenomenal.
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ElizabethPJan 17, 2007
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StanHFeb 22, 2006Has some very good tracks, but is too drawn out and not nearly as consistent as their debut.
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pmOct 3, 2005(cough) over-rated (cough)
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