The follow-up to 2017's Always Ascending,
The collection will be out 11 March 2022 via Domino Record Co, and features 18 classic Franz Ferdinand tracks, plus two brand-new tracks "Billy Goodbye" and "Curious", produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys). Pre-order your copy here.
Talking about the process of picking tracks for the album, lead singer Alex Kapranos said:
It's the same as writing a set-list for a festival: you want to play the songs you know people want to hear. The hits. Bring the hits to the head. The heart. The feet. That means obvious singles, but also songs you know have a special meaning for both band and audience like Outsiders. We also added two new songs, recorded last year: Billy Goodbye and Curious, both co-produced at the last stage with Stuart Price. I have friends who believe you’re somehow not a “real” fan if you own a best of rather than a discography. I disagree. I think of my parents’ record collection as a kid. I loved their compilation LPs. I am so grateful that they had Changes or Rolled Gold. Those LPs were my entrance point. My introduction.
Check out the tracklist and watch the video for new song "Billy Goodbye" below.
Hits to the Head Tracklist:
01. Darts Of Pleasure
02. Take Me Out
03. The Dark Of The Matinée
04. Michael
05. This Fire
06. Do You Want To
07. Walk Away
08. The Fallen
09. Outsiders
10. Lucid Dreams
11. Ulysses
12. No You Girls
13. Right Action
14. Evil Eye
15. Love Illumination
16. Stand On The Horizon
17. Always Ascending
18. Glimpse Of Love
19. Curious
20. Billy Goodbye
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