Franz Ferdinand’s latest single, “Hooked”, lives up to its name—it’s stuffed to the brim with irresistible hooks. Bold and brash, the track blends their signature art-school rock sensibilities with a pure pop outlook, adding a glittery dollop of glam for good measure. It’s in-your-face, unapologetic, and bursting with a certain neon-lit, flamboyant energy that’s hard to resist.
Produced by Mark Ralph, “Hooked” exemplifies the upbeat, life-affirming vibe of their new album, The Human Fear (out January 10 on Domino). The polished production and the band’s unrelenting knack for catchy melodies show Franz Ferdinand unashamedly going for the pop jugular—and succeeding.
It’s also the first album to feature Audrey Tait and Dino Bardot, whose contributions feel right at home within Franz’s tradition of blending art-rock experimentation with stadium-ready choruses. With “Hooked”, they’ve delivered a swaggering, glitter-coated anthem that’s impossible not to love.
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