You Could Have It So Much Better

Franz Ferdinand

WHAT'S THE STORY? Austrian Archduke gets shot. World War breaks out. Millions of people die. Less than 100 years later, Scottish art poppers release anticipated second opus.

TO BE HONEST: Much like its eponymous predecessor, only with a few extra pounds gained in all the right places. Expect a tirade of disco rhythms and irritably hummable guitar hooks, delivered in such punchy fashion it's like having your head pummelled by a welterweight from Bethnal Green. And loving it!

TOKEN IRONING TRACK: 'Eleanor Put Your Boots On'. Dainty, hypnotic little thing that references The Beatles in more than just name.

TOKEN DANCEFLOOR FILLER: 'Walk Away'. Like Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way' minus interference of pesky rappers. Actually, it's nothing like 'Walk This Way'. We lied.