The Human Fear
2025 studio album by Franz Ferdinand
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| Studio album by Franz Ferdinand | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2025 (2025-01-10) | |||
| Studio | AYR (Scotland) | |||
| Length | 35:15 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Producer | Mark Ralph | |||
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The Human Fear is the upcoming sixth studio album by Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand, scheduled for release on 10 January 2025 through Domino. It is the band's first studio album with drummer Audrey Tait, who replaced original member Paul Thomson in 2021.
Production and composition
The Human Fear was recorded at AYR Studios in Scotland and produced by Mark Ralph, who previously served as a mixer and recording engineer on the band's fourth studio album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action (2013).[1] The album's title refers to the album's primary lyrical concept of fear and "searching for the thrill of being human via fears", as described by band frontman Alex Kapranos.[1] Kapranos further states that the album touches upon certain types of specific fear, including "fear of social isolation, fear of leaving an institution, [and] fear of leaving or staying in a relationship".[2]
Promotion and release
The band announced on 9 September 2024 that they would be releasing a new song, titled "Audacious", on 11 September. The following day, fans discovered a store listing for The Human Fear, a new studio album from the band.[3] Alongside the release of "Audacious", the band confirmed that The Human Fear would be their sixth studio album, to be released on 10 January 2025 through Domino.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Audacious" | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Everydaydreamer" | 3:12 |
| 3. | "The Doctor" | 2:20 |
| 4. | "Hooked" | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Build It Up" | 3:03 |
| 6. | "Night or Day" | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Tell Me I Should Stay" | 4:45 |
| 8. | "Cats" | 3:17 |
| 9. | "Black Eyelashes" | 2:52 |
| 10. | "Bar Lonely" | 3:05 |
| 11. | "The Birds" | 3:16 |
| Total length: | 35:15 | |
References
- ^ a b "Franz Ferdinand announce new album 'The Human Fear'". Domino Recording Company. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b Trendell, Andrew (11 September 2024). "Franz Ferdinand return with 'Audacious' and tell us about new album 'The Human Fear'". NME. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Lapierre, Megan (11 September 2024). "Franz Ferdinand Announce New Album 'The Human Fear'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
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