Franz Ferdinand Set to Release First Album in Seven Years, 'The Human Fear'

The Scottish rock band explores themes of fear and resilience in their sixth studio album, marking a return during a resurgence of 2000s indie music.

Franz Ferdinand's new album, 'The Human Fear,' will release on Friday, ending a seven-year gap since their last studio album.
The album delves into universal themes of fear, focusing on overcoming challenges in relationships and personal struggles.
Tracks like 'The Doctor,' 'Bar Lonely,' and 'Night or Day' explore fears of leaving institutions, ending relationships, and commitment, respectively.
The band emphasized their continuous dedication to indie music, dismissing claims of its disappearance despite shifts in mainstream trends.
Frontman Alex Kapranos highlighted a more fluid and ongoing songwriting process, with some ideas dating back decades and others finalized just before mastering.