Franz Ferdinand discography
Franz Ferdinand discographyFranz Ferdinand performing live in 2018
Studio albums 6 EPs 7 Live albums 2 Compilation albums 2 Singles 29 Video albums 1 Music videos 33 Remix albums 1 Promotional singles 5
The discography of Franz Ferdinand , a Scottish indie rock band, consists of six studio albums , one remix album , two compilation albums , two live albums , one video album , six extended plays , 29 singles , four promotional singles and 33 music videos .
The band first experienced major chart success with their second single, "Take Me Out ", which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart . The release of the single was followed by their debut album, Franz Ferdinand , which debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart . The band went on to win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. NME named Franz Ferdinand as their Album of the Year for 2004.
Additionally, Franz Ferdinand recorded and released one album as FFS (an abbreviation of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks), a collaborative supergroup with American art rock band Sparks , in 2015.
Albums
Studio albums
Remix albums
Compilation albums
Notes
^ Hits to the Head did not enter the US Billboard 200, but peaked at number 42 on the Album Sales Chart.[ 21]
Live albums
Video releases
Notes
^ Franz Ferdinand did not enter the UK Albums Chart, but peaked at number 18 on the UK Official Music Video Chart Top 50.[ 24]
Extended plays
Notes
^ Covers EP did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100.[ 25]
^ The North Sea is a pseudonym for Franz Ferdinand. The actual track listing includes two remixes, by Todd Terje, of the songs from Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action : "Evil Eye (Todd Terje Extended Mix)" and "Stand on the Horizon (Todd Terje Extended Mix)".[ 28]
^ Live E.P. is a free Amazon.com release. Includes 3 tracks from Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action deluxe edition bonus disc.
Singles
Notes
^ "This Fffire" was only released as a commercial single in Australia and Europe, it was released as a radio and download single elsewhere.
^ "This Fffire" was released as a download-only single, and reached #8 on the UK Download Chart.[ 37]
^ "Walk Away" did not enter the Swiss Singles chart, but charted at number 69 on the Swiss Airplay chart.[ 38]
^ "Lucid Dreams" was only released as a digital download.
^ "No You Girls" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 6 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[ 39]
^ "Can't Stop Feeling" did not enter the Swiss Singles chart, but charted at number 84 on the Swiss Airplay chart.[ 40]
^ "Can't Stop Feeling" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 27 on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100.[ 41]
^ "What She Came For" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 75 on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100.[ 42]
^ "Right Action" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.[ 43]
^ "Love Illumination" did not enter the Netherlands Single Top 100 but peaked on the Dutch Tipparade Chart at number nine.[ 44]
^ "Love Illumination" did not enter the Swiss Singles chart, but charted at number 80 on the Swiss Airplay chart.[ 45]
^ "Fresh Strawberries" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.[ 46]
^ "Audacious" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100, but peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands' Airplay Chart.[ 49]
Notes
^ "Get Up and Use Me" / "Jacqueline" was released as a limited edition 7" single. "Get Up and Use Me" is The Fire Engines song covered for the single by Franz Ferdinand, "Jacqueline" is vice versa.[ 50] The same with "Liefde En Puin" / "Heisa-Ho" single with "Liefde En Puin" being a cover of "Love And Destroy" performed by De Kift and "Heisa-Ho" covered by Franz Ferdinand.
^ "Swallow, Smile" was released as a single exclusive to the band's official fan club.
^ "The Eyes of Mars" was released as limited edition 7" one-sided single
Other charted songs
Guest appearances
Music videos
Notes
References
^ a b Peaks in Scotland:
^ a b Peaks of albums in Australia:
^ a b "Discografie Franz Ferdinand" . ultratop.be (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 September 2017 .
^ a b c Peaks in France:
^ a b "Discographie von Franz Ferdinan" . offiziellecharts.de . Retrieved 18 March 2022 .
^ a b "Discography Franz Ferdinand" . irish-charts.com . Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2010 .
^ a b c "Discografie Franz Ferdinand" . dutchcharts.nl . Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2010 .
^ a b c "Discographie Franz Ferdinand" (select "Charts" tab) . swisscharts.com . Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 July 2010 .
^ a b "Franz Ferdinand | full Official Chart History" (select "Albums" tab) . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 6 July 2021 .
^ a b "Franz Ferdinand Chart History: Billboard 200" . Billboard . Retrieved 20 July 2010 .
^ a b c d e f "British certifications – Franz Ferdinand" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 31 October 2024 . Type Franz Ferdinand in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 11 February 2012 .
^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2004" . Ultratop . Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2012 .
^ a b "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Franz Ferdinand)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 24 May 2013 .
^ a b "Canadian certifications – Franz Ferdinand" . Music Canada . Retrieved 11 February 2012 .
^ a b c d e "American certifications – Franz Ferdinand" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 4 August 2008 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 11 February 2012 .
^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2009" . Ultratop . Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 December 2012 .
^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Franz Ferdinand)" . IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 September 2011 .
^ a b フランツ・フェルディナンドのアルバム売上ランキング (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved 18 March 2022 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand Chart History: Album Sales" . Billboard . Retrieved 22 March 2022 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Live 2003 at Discogs" . discogs.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ a b c "Franz Ferdinand | full Official Chart History" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 6 July 2021 .
^ "Official Music Video Chart Top 50 - 04 December 2005 - 10 December 2005" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 19 March 2022 .
^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 24 April 2011 - 30 April 2011" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 18 January 2022 .
^ "The North Sea" . Domino Recording Company . Retrieved 17 June 2014 .
^ "The North Sea" . Amazon.co.uk .
^ The North Sea at discogs.com
^ "Live E.P." Amazon.co.uk .
^ "Free Franz Ferdinand CD with this week's issue of NME – out now" . NME . 18 September 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013 .
^ "Spotify Sessions - Franz Ferdinand | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic" . AllMusic . Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ Peak chart positions in Scotland:
^ Peak chart positions for singles in Australia:
^ Peak chart positions for singles in Canada:
^ "Chartverfolgung / Franz Ferdinand / Single" . musicline.de (in German). Media Control Charts . Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2010 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand Chart History: Hot 100" . Billboard . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company" . www.officialcharts.com .
^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 05/2006 - hitparade.ch" . hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles – Issue Date: 2009-03-14" (requires registration) . Billboard . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .[permanent dead link ]
^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 33/2010 - hitparade.ch" . hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 26 July 2009 - 01 August 2009" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 27 May 2020 .
^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 06 September 2009 - 12 September 2009" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 27 May 2020 .
^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 14 July 2013 - 20 July 2013 2017" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 19 May 2020 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Love Illumination - Top 40-artiesten" . Stichting Nederlandse Top 40 . Retrieved 26 February 2024 .
^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 38/2013 - hitparade.ch" . hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 - 11 May 2014 - 17 May 2014" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 21 May 2020 .
^ Trendell, Andrew (2 November 2021). "Franz Ferdinand talk new single 'Billy Goodbye', their greatest hits and new line-up" . NME . Retrieved 14 October 2022 .
^ Lavin, Will (25 January 2022). "Franz Ferdinand fast forward love on brand new single, 'Curious' " . NME . Retrieved 14 October 2022 .
^ "Nationale Airplay Top 50 - 28/09/2024" . dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). 28 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - 'Get Up and Use Me'/The Fire Engines - 'Jacqueline' " . Domino Records . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand / Fire Engines – Get Up And Use Me / Jacqueline (2004, Vinyl)" – via www.discogs.com.
^ "Franz Ferdinand – Swallow Smile (2006, Vinyl)" – via www.discogs.com.
^ "Franz Ferdinand – Die On The Floor / Katherine Hit Me (2009, CD)" – via www.discogs.com.
^ "De Kift / Franz Ferdinand – Liefde En Puin / Heisa-Ho (2009, Vinyl)" – via www.discogs.com.
^ "Marion Cotillard And Franz Ferdinand – Dior Presents The Eyes Of Mars (2010, Vinyl)" – via www.discogs.com.
^ a b c "Franz Ferdinand - TopHit - Highway To Airplay" . TopHit . Retrieved 14 May 2024 .
^ "Austin City Limits Music Festival (Live From Austin, Texas 2004)" . discogs.com . Retrieved 24 April 2023 .
^ McClintock, J. Scott. "Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Radio 1's Live Lounge > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Colours Are Brighter: Songs from Children (And Grown-Ups Too) > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ Greene, Jo-Ann. "Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "All My Friends > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ Phares, Heather. "Hallam Foe > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Radio 1: Established 1967 > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Worried Noodles > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ Kellman, Andy. "War Child Presents Heroes > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ Ruhlmann, William. "Almost Alice > Overview" . AllMusic . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ a b c d e f "mvdbase.com - Franz Ferdinand" . mvdbase.com . Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Take Me Out | Franz Ferdinand | Music Video" . MTV Music . Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Do You Want To | Franz Ferdinand | Music Video" . MTV Music . Archived from the original on 14 April 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Walk Away | Franz Ferdinand | Music Video" . MTV Music . Archived from the original on 16 May 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Music Video - Franz Ferdinand - L. Wells" . musicvdb.com . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Music Video - Franz Ferdinand - Eleanor Put Your Boots On" . musicvdb.com . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Music Video - Franz Ferdinand - Wine in the Afternoon" . musicvdb.com . Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - All My Friends" . YouTube . Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2015 .
^ "Ulysses | Franz Ferdinand | Music Video" . MTV Music . Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "No You Girls | Franz Ferdinand | Music Video" . MTV Music . Archived from the original on 8 April 2009. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand's Can't Stop Feeling by Russell Weekes" . Promo News . 16 July 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2012 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Right Action (Official Video) - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Love Illumination (Official Video) - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Evil Eye (Official Video) - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Bullet (Official Video) - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Erdbeer Mund - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Fresh Strawberries (Official Video) - YouTube" . youtube.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Stand On The Horizon (Official Video) - Franz Ferdinand - Vevo" . vevo.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
^ "Johnny Delusional (Official Video) - FFS" . Vevo . Retrieved 12 July 2015 .
^ "Piss Off (Official Video) - FFS" . Vevo. Retrieved 12 August 2015 .
^ "FFS - Call Girl (Official Video)" . YouTube . 14 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2017 .
^ Reed, Ryan (4 December 2017). "Watch Franz Ferdinand's Vivid 'Always Ascending' Video" . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2017 .
^ Gaca, Anna (8 January 2018). "Franz Ferdinand – "Feel the Love Go" " . Spin . Retrieved 8 January 2018 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Glimpse Of Love (Version) (Official Video)" . Archived from the original on 14 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Billy Goodbye (Official Video)" . Archived from the original on 14 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Curious (Official Video)" . www.youtube.com . YouTube. Retrieved 25 January 2022 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Audacious (Official Video)" . www.youtube.com . YouTube. Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ "Franz Ferdinand - Night or Day (Official Video)" . www.youtube.com . YouTube. Retrieved 19 November 2024 .
External links
Studio albums Remix albums Video albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles Production Related articles