The Human Fear

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Franz Ferdinand announces the release of their new studio album The Human Fear, due out on Domino.Produced by Mark Ralph, who previously worked with the band on the album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action (2013), this new album presents Franz Ferdinand at their peak, blending energy, power and euphoria while fully embracing their pop side without ever renouncing their iconic style.Recorded at AYR Studios in Scotland, the 11 tracks on The Human Fear each explore our deepest fears and how confronting them can help shape and define our lives.About the album, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos says: "Making this album was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life, but it's called The Human Fear. Fear reminds you that you're alive. I think we're all addicted, in one way or another, to the adrenaline it can give us. The way we confront it reflects our humanity. So here is a series of songs in search of that thrill that a human being can feel through their fears. But it might not jump out at you on the first listen."Since their beginnings, when they organized clandestine parties in abandoned buildings in Glasgow, Franz Ferdinand have always distinguished themselves by an innovative, bold and forward-looking approach, tinged with a transgressive attitude from art schools, but with a passion for great songs. The Human Fear stays true to that tradition: both unique and innovative, this album continues to push boundaries, both musically and creatively.This album is the first to include Audrey Tait and Dino Bardot, and also marks the active participation of Julian Corrie in songwriting alongside Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy.The band cares as much about aesthetics as sound, as evidenced once again by the album cover, inspired by the self-portrait 7 Twists by Hungarian artist Dóra Maurer. This work attracted them because it reflects what they seek in their music: a striking immediacy, combined with a depth and vulnerability that reveal themselves anew with each listen.This album may tackle the theme of fear, or it may simply be a new collection of hard-hitting tracks from a band that continues to define its era. Is there really anything to be afraid of?