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Franz Ferdinand: Album Guide, Artist and Facts

Franz Ferdinand — album guide with key facts, artist and background.

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Franz Ferdinand
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Franz Ferdinand is the debut studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, first released on 9 February 2004 through the Domino Recording Company. It was recorded during 2003 at Gula Studios in Malmö, Sweden, with Tore Johansson, who produced the majority of the album, with two tracks produced by the band themselves. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number three in February 2004 and contains the UK top ten singles "Take Me Out" and "The Dark of the Matinée" as well as UK top 20 hit "Michael". Franz Ferdinand won the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and was nominated for Best Alternative Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. The album has since sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide, with over 1.27 million copies in the United Kingdom and at least 1 million copies in the US (corresponding to Platinum).

Quick facts about Franz Ferdinand

  • Title: Franz Ferdinand
  • Artist: Franz Ferdinand
  • Released: 2004
  • Type: Album
  • Wikidata ID: Q829973

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Frequently asked questions

What is Franz Ferdinand?

Franz Ferdinand is the debut studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, first released on 9 February 2004 through the Domino Recording Company.

Who made Franz Ferdinand?

Franz Ferdinand is by Franz Ferdinand.

When was Franz Ferdinand released?

Franz Ferdinand was released in 2004.

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