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Franz Ferdinand put secret message on album - Franz Ferdinand have admitted their music contains secret messages embedded within their songs.The …
Franz Ferdinand put secret message on album

Franz Ferdinand have admitted their music contains secret messages embedded within their songs.The band confessed that like on many rock records …

June 3, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand big in Scotland - Franz Ferdinand will close the summer with two massive shows in Edinburgh.The band play at …
Franz Ferdinand big in Scotland

Franz Ferdinand will close the summer with two massive shows in Edinburgh.The band play at the city's Princes Street Gardens, outside Edinburgh …

June 3, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand at Live 8 - Franz Ferdinand have declared themselves available for a possible Scottish leg of Live Aid …
Franz Ferdinand at Live 8

Franz Ferdinand have declared themselves available for a possible Scottish leg of Live Aid II.Details of a London “Live 8” concert to be held in …

May 26, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand Russian outing - Franz Ferdinand have showcased songs for their second album on their first ever tour of Russia.The …
Franz Ferdinand Russian outing

Franz Ferdinand have showcased songs for their second album on their first ever tour of Russia.The band played at the B2 Club in Moscow (May 20) and …

May 24, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand go green - Franz Ferdinand are to soundtrack a Green Party election broadcast. The clip, which features …
Franz Ferdinand go green

Franz Ferdinand are to soundtrack a Green Party election broadcast. The clip, which features the track 'This Fire' from the band's 2004 self-titled …

April 26, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand throw open studio doors - Franz Ferdinand are to give fans a unique insight into the recording of their new album.The band …
Franz Ferdinand throw open studio doors

Franz Ferdinand are to give fans a unique insight into the recording of their new album.The band today launched a special section on their official …

April 21, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand live set kicks off well - Franz Ferdinand played their first live show of 2005 last night.The band headlined a bill at …
Franz Ferdinand live set kicks off well

Franz Ferdinand played their first live show of 2005 last night.The band headlined a bill at the London Royal Albert Hall (April 5), which also …

April 7, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand new song details - Franz Ferdinand have revealed details of two new songs written for their second album.‘What You …
Franz Ferdinand new song details

Franz Ferdinand have revealed details of two new songs written for their second album.‘What You Said' and ‘Do You Want It' are both expected to …

February 25, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand look to second album - Franz Ferdinand are planning to fast-track the release of their second album, to cash in on their …
Franz Ferdinand look to second album

Franz Ferdinand are planning to fast-track the release of their second album, to cash in on their success at the BRIT and NME music awards. Now they …

February 23, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand join all-star cast for releif

Franz Ferdinand, fresh from their double success at the NME Awards, joined Travis, Idlewild, Mull Historical Society, Belle & Sebastian and a host of …

February 21, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand lead the way at NME Awards - Franz Ferdinand have won two gongs at this year's NME Awards.The band won the best album award for …
Franz Ferdinand lead the way at NME Awards

Franz Ferdinand have won two gongs at this year's NME Awards.The band won the best album award for their self-titled debut album and best track for …

February 18, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand to play V Festival - Franz Ferdinand have confirmed that they will be headline V Festival.The band will play …
Franz Ferdinand to play V Festival

Franz Ferdinand have confirmed that they will be headline V Festival.The band will play Staffordshire's Weston Park on August 20 and Chelmsford's …

February 16, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand leading Brit nominations - Franz Ferdinand lead the nominations for this year's Brit Awards.This year's ceremony, the 25th and …
Franz Ferdinand leading Brit nominations

Franz Ferdinand lead the nominations for this year's Brit Awards.This year's ceremony, the 25th and named BRITs 25, takes place at London Earl's …

January 11, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand for T - Franz Ferdinand have said they'd like to return to play T In The Park 2005 â€" and will pick from …
Franz Ferdinand for T

Franz Ferdinand have said they'd like to return to play T In The Park 2005 â€" and will pick from 20 songs for their second album.After a break for …

January 5, 2005
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Franz Ferdinand in punch-up - Franz Ferdinand have had an explosive backstage row which ended with Alex Kapranos lashing out at …
Franz Ferdinand in punch-up

Franz Ferdinand have had an explosive backstage row which ended with Alex Kapranos lashing out at bandmate Nick McCarthy.The group are still on …

November 17, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand explain cover - For a bunch of art school students, Franz Ferdinand have a pretty plain album cover. It's just …
Franz Ferdinand explain cover

For a bunch of art school students, Franz Ferdinand have a pretty plain album cover. It's just the band's name in beige letters on a black …

October 29, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand premier new song - Franz Ferdinand will premier a totally brand new song on the Frank Skinner show this Thursday. …
Franz Ferdinand premier new song

Franz Ferdinand will premier a totally brand new song on the Frank Skinner show this Thursday. The song is called 'I'm Your Villain' & has not be …

October 26, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand - Glasgow sold out! - Franz Ferdinand have sold out their show at the SECC in Glasgow on Sat the 18th Dec and due to …
Franz Ferdinand - Glasgow sold out!

Franz Ferdinand have sold out their show at the SECC in Glasgow on Sat the 18th Dec and due to the exceptional demand have added an extra show at …

October 20, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand new album update - The second Franz Ferdinand album will sound nothing like you would expect, says the man who knows …
Franz Ferdinand new album update

The second Franz Ferdinand album will sound nothing like you would expect, says the man who knows best â€" the record's producer.Leftfield hip-hop …

September 29, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand drummer does a legger - Franz Ferdinand are being persued by a debt collector over an unpaid £676 restaurant …
Franz Ferdinand drummer does a legger

Franz Ferdinand are being persued by a debt collector over an unpaid £676 restaurant bill.Restaurant owner Andy Steel claims they still owe him that …

September 23, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand lead Q nominations - Franz Ferdinand are leading this year's Q Awards with four nominations.The Mercury Music Prize …
Franz Ferdinand lead Q nominations

Franz Ferdinand are leading this year's Q Awards with four nominations.The Mercury Music Prize winners are up for best new act and best album, along …

September 17, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand slates Gareth Gates - Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos has slated Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates.The Scottish group's lead …
Franz Ferdinand slates Gareth Gates

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos has slated Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates.The Scottish group's lead singer said: "People are so sick of listening to …

September 13, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand groupie ban - Franz Ferdinand have imposed a strict "groupie ban" on their aftershow parties because they think …
Franz Ferdinand groupie ban

Franz Ferdinand have imposed a strict "groupie ban" on their aftershow parties because they think taking advantage of their fans is tantamount to …

September 9, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand  in poll to win Mercury prize - Franz Ferdinand remain favourites to win this year's Mercury Music Prize, with bookmakers closing …
Franz Ferdinand in poll to win Mercury prize

Franz Ferdinand remain favourites to win this year's Mercury Music Prize, with bookmakers closing the book on the band.While The Streets' 'A Grand …

September 7, 2004
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Franz Ferdinand head Mercury prize - Franz Ferdinand have all but won Mercury Music Prize - according to the bookies.Agents are refusing …
Franz Ferdinand head Mercury prize

Franz Ferdinand have all but won Mercury Music Prize - according to the bookies.Agents are refusing to take any more bets on the prestigious …

September 7, 2004