Franz Ferdinand announce new album 'Always Ascending'

Franz Ferdinand announce new album 'Always Ascending'

The band's long-awaited new full-length is out in February

by Chris Bound: October 26, 2017
News, Music Feed

After teasing us with some new material at the end of last week, Franz Ferdinand have now returned to announce their plans for a new studio album, set to arrive early next year.

The new full-length 'Always Ascending' is their first LP since the 2013 album ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’, as well as first since the departure of founding member Nick McCarthy, and is due to be released on the 9th February.

You can check out the title-track in the player and see the album's full tracklisting below.

'Always Ascending' Tracklist:
01. Always Ascending
02. Lazy Boy
03. Paper Cages
04. Finally
05. The Academy Award
06. Lois Lane
07. Huck And Jim
08. Glimpse Of Love
09. Feel The Love Go
10. Slow Don’t Kill Me Slow

More News

Rostam Batmanglij leaves Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend guitarist and keys player Rostam Batmanglij has announced that he left the band as a full-time member. Although he still plans to... 8 years 3 months ago

Flying Lotus scores short film ‘FUCKKKYOUUU’

Taking a break from his numerous projects and alter-egos, Flying Lotus has managed to find the time to score a new short film. Directed by Eddie... 8 years 3 months ago

Iggy Pop shares new track 'Break Into Your Heart'

Following on from last week's news that Iggy Pop has been collaborating with Josh Homme on a new album, the frontman has now shared another cut from... 8 years 3 months ago

Brian Wilson announces final 'Pet Sounds' shows

To mark the 50th anniversary of The Beach Boys' seminal album 'Pet Sounds', founding member Brian Wilson has announced a run of UK shows where he... 8 years 3 months ago

Niki & The Dove announce new album ‘Everybody’s Heart is Broken Now’

After unveiling their latest single 'Play It On My Radio' at the end of last year, Niki... 8 years 3 months ago

Kanye West confirms 'Swish' tracklisting

After months of hush about his new album 'Swish', Kanye West has now unveiled the tracklisting for his forthcoming full-length. Posted on Twitter... 8 years 3 months ago

Tourist announces debut album 'U'

Having spent the last year releasing the odd single collaboration, rising producer Tourist has now unveiled details surrounding his debut album.... 8 years 3 months ago

PJ Harvey confirms new album ‘The Hope Six Demolition Project’

After winning the Mercury Music Prize for the second time in 2011 with 'Let England Shake', PJ Harvey is back and has shared some news and new music... 8 years 3 months ago

Sia unveils new track 'Unstoppable'

With just over a week until her new studio album, Sia has managed to share yet another new track before its release. The new single 'Unstoppable'... 8 years 3 months ago

Social