Sometimes an indie band has got to be tempted to just become a shitty, noodly mainstream band like Dave Matthews and make easy millions. Franz Ferdinand takes one small element from CBGB-era New York bands (Television’s clean dual-guitar tones and Robert Quine’s staccato rhythms), and they’re accused of copping from The Strokes. For the modest … Continue reading Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand (Domino, 2004)