Michael 2 [Single, Import]

Franz Ferdinand | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Domino Records UK
• ASIN: B0002HV4TW
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,911 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Michael

2. Love & Destroy

3. Missing You

Editorial Reviews

FRANZ FERDINAND Michael (2004 UK 6-track 2-CD single set taken from the Scottish rockers debut self-titled album. Includes previously unreleased and live recordings including the withdrawn Tell Her Tonight with German Vocals by Paul Thomson. With geometric picture sleeves RUG184CD1/CD2)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Love And Destroy" could have been better, March 12, 2006

By 

Maxim - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael 2 (Audio CD)

There is nothing I could say that is BAD about this CD. It's just I thought a thing or two could have been better. Here's what I have to say:

MICHAEL--This fast paced rock song is of very good quality. It's just that many would be given some wrong impressions about Alex Kapranos from listening to the lyrics of the song. But I'm not going to start describing why. The bottom line is that it's a good song. Featuring vocals by Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy.

LOVE AND DESTROY--I once heard a live version of this song, and it was EXCELLENT. I just wanted to listen to it over and over again. So, I expected the actual album version to be even better. But I was wrong. The album version isn't a bad song, it's just so slow and unamimated compared to the version that I once knew. Featuring vocals by Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy.

MISSING YOU--One song by Franz Ferdinand that does not feature piano that can be called a ballad. And it is quite beautiful. I'm glad that Franz Ferdinand discovered how to write a ballad and include electric guitar in it. Featuring vocals by Alex Kapranos.

So my final say is 4.5/5, .5 stars of just because I expected LOVE AND DESTROY to be so much better.

5.0 out of 5 stars There are no throw aways, January 18, 2005

By 

L. Umayam (Fairfax, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michael 2 (Audio CD)

Most people who might be interested in this single probably have the Franz Ferdinand album. But this single is a must for "Love and Destroy" and "Missing". It's a shame "Love and Destroy" did not make the album because this is the first Franz Ferdinand song I heard and got me hooked on them. It has a distinct 80's sound and great guitar riff that reminds me of early "New Order". This is probably my favorite song by them. "Missing You" is another strong track that could have easily made the album also. Don't be fooled that these are B-sides, with Franz Ferdinand it seems there are no throw away tracks.