Always Ascending – Franz Ferdinand – LP – Brand New Vinyl (Arrives in 20days)

With ‘ALWAYS ASCENDING,’ Franz Ferdinand step confidently into a new era, blending their signature art-rock sharpness with an unexpected, shimmering dancefloor sensibility. This 2018 release marks a pivotal shift for the Scottish band, introducing fresh influences and a slick, electronic sheen without losing their core rhythmic bite. The title track sets the pace—an invitation to movement with its ascending synths and infectious beat—while tracks like ‘Lazy Boy’ and ‘Feel the Love Go’ showcase Alex Kapranos’s wry lyricism atop pulsing grooves. It’s an album that feels equally at home in an indie club or a modern art gallery, radiating an energy that is both sophisticated and inviting. Always Ascending isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a statement of intent, a bold leap forward that maintains the cleverness and swagger that made Franz Ferdinand a household name in the early 2000s. For collectors, this record captures a moment when a band chose evolution over nostalgia, making it a compelling addition to any shelf dedicated to the story of 21st-century rock.