You Could Have It So Much Better
by
Franz Ferdinand
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studio album
First released:
Sep 28 2005

Overview Edit

You Could Have It So Much Better is the second studio album by Glaswegian indie rock band Franz Ferdinand that was first released 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom. Recorded in both the United States and their own studio in Glasgow with producer Rich Costey, the album gave birth to the release of four UK Top 30 singles "Do You Want To" on 23 August 2005, "The Fallen / L. Wells", "Walk Away" and "Eleanor Put Your Boots On." The album became the band's first UK #1 album and although their debut album was relatively successful in the USA, going platinum and reaching #32, You Could Have It So Much Better managed to reach #8 and earned gold status in the States. The cover design is modeled on Alexander Rodchenko's 1924 portrait of Lilya Brik. It was produced by Rick Costey and Franz Ferdinand.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
EK94800
Release dates:
  • Oct 4 2005 in United States

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4 stars No Let Down
Franz Ferdinand's follow up to their sparkling self-titled debut, You Could Have It So Much Better, is another hook filled record. The one noticeable difference is a fuller production sound. The songs don't have that clipped feel of the original and they have a better sonic texture. The first single "Do You Want To" has a tremendous riff and a killer vocals. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" is a great ballad that wouldn't sound out of place on a Beatles record. "I'm Your Villain" has a Bowie/Eno in B…
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This CD installed trojan-horse spyware on my Windows-based computer, without informing me. My company had to reinstall Windows, after erroneously purchasing a new optical drive, thinking that was the problem.

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YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RIP MP3s OF THESE SONGS, and play them on more than one device, as the CD is currently formatted. Think on that. Plus, you will have your Windows permanantly alter…
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Credits Edit

  1. composer

  2. design

    1. Matt Cooper [Artwork By; Design = Makes It All Worth Printing]
    2. Shane Moulton [Artwork By; Cover Photo]

  3. engineer

    2. Howie Weinberg [mastering]
    3. Jim Keller [Assistant Engineer]
    4. Michael Parker [Assistant Engineer]
    5. Rich Costey [mix]

  4. performer

    1. Alex Kapranos [lead guitar, keyboard, lead singer]
    2. Bob Hardy [bass guitar]
    3. Nick McCarthy [rhythm guitar, vocals, keyboard]
    4. Paul Thomson [drums, percussion, backing vocals]

  1. producer

  2. writer

    1. Alex Kapranos [Written By]
    3. Nick McCarthy [Written By]

Other versions Edit

You Could Have It So Much Better 13 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: WIGCD161
release dates: Oct 3 2005 in United Kingdom
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You Could Have It So Much Better 15 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
catalog number: EICP-555
release dates: Sep 28 2005 in Japan
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You Could Have It So Much Better 15 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
catalog number: WIGCD161
release dates: Dec 7 2005 in Japan
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You Could Have It So Much Better 15 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
catalog number: WIGCD161
release dates: Dec 7 2005
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  • The cover design is modeled on Alexander Rodchenko's 1924 portrait of Lilya Brik.

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