New Album Fueled by Fear
Franz Ferdinand’s upcoming album, The Human Fear, is all about different types of fear.
Their new song, "Audacious," has a happy tune with ska-like beats that don’t sound scary at all. In the music video, Alex Kapranos sings, “Did you ever get the feeling that there’s something come undone?” But instead of being gloomy, the band dances in glitter and smells flowers. The chorus goes, “Don’t stop feeling audacious, there’s no one to save us, so just carry on.” The director, Andy Knowles, who also directed “Curious,” made the video feel like a fun party.
Kapranos shared that making this album was one of the most life-affirming experiences he’s had. He said, “Fear reminds you that you’re alive. I think we all are addicted in some way to the buzz it can give us. How we respond to it shows how we are human. So here’s a bunch of songs searching for the thrill of being human via fears. Not that you’d necessarily notice on first listen.”
Fans can find this relatable.
Kapranos explained that “Audacious” is about facing fear boldly. He said, “It’s about having an audacious response when you feel the fabric of existence come undone around you. Being bold, contrary. Peering over the edge into the eternity of non-existence and saying Aye! Fuck it! Not today thank you!”
The band collaborated with Mark Ralph again for this album, who also produced their 2013 album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action. There will be a deluxe edition with demos of the songs too.
Track List for *The Human Fear*
- “Audacious”
- “Everyday Dreamer”
- “The Doctor”
- “Hooked”
- “Build It Up”
- “Night or Day”
- “Tell Me I Should Stay”
- “Cats”
- “Black Eyelashes”
- “Bar Lonely”
- “The Birds”
Sounds like we have an interesting album to look forward to!
