Album Review by Juhi Matta
Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions – Franz Ferdinand (Domino, 2013)
My rating: 4.5/5
Standout tracks: Stand on the Horizon, Love Illumination, Right Action
It’s been over four years since Franz Ferdinand released a full length, which unsurprisingly led to high expectations among both fans and critics. After Tonight: Franz Ferdinand put the band on the map again, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions has not only met expectations, but also surpassed them.
Opening with the titular trick, “Right Action”, the LP starts off on a high note, setting the tone for what’s yet to come. The song, which has a catchy chorus, immediately makes feet tap. Another standout track on the album is “Love Illumination”. The song, which feels like it could belong on the band’s self-titled debut, is Franz Ferdinand at their finest.
For the most part, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions incorporates everything that’s good about Franz Ferdinand. The tight hooks, the captivating solos and amazing background vocals make the album a perfect blend of pop and rock. The album is catchy and fun enough to be a pop album, while including all the elements that make great rock music. Tracks like “Standing on the Horizon” and “Fresh Strawberries” start off on mellow notes, seeming reminiscent of songs like “Katherine Kiss Me”. However, just a few seconds in, they change course and are closer to “Take Me Out” than “Katherine Kiss Me”.
The album is not without its flaws, though. While it certainly has a few standout tracks, most remaining tracks feel forgettable and a bit too similar to each other. On the plus side, if you like one song , you’re probably going to like the whole album.
All in all, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions is a fun album that is sure to appeal to both Franz Ferdinand fans and new listeners. However, whether the album will go on to become as memorable as some of the band’s previous works remains uncertain.
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