4. Stand On The Horizon
Going on the slower side of things, 'Stand on the Horizon' takes a much more internal turn, with Alex immediately opening up "How can I tell you I was wrong / when I am the proudest man ever born?" The jagged, punching guitar that seems trademarked by the band really shines on this track in particular. At about 1:25, I can honestly swear that is David Bowie saying "I am the cruelest man you have..." The track flips towards the second half, introducing a completely different hook than before, mentioning the North Sea.
RATING: 4/5
5. Fresh Strawberries
Just listen to the words of the song. If you're not captivated by the simplicity of the words and think somewhere in the way that this is a Beatles tune, you're not listening. The warping, staccato guitar rhythm is something to note, while the vocal melodies shine higher than a lot of other melodies on the album. Romantic, but realistic, 'Fresh Strawberries' takes little time to shine and hook you with loveable melodies and tones. You can get more than swept up in the song's mood and fragility. By far, the lightest track on the LP.
RATING: 4.5/5
6. Bullet
Frantic and punk-ish, track six is a definite upbeat headbanger. Infectious, this track features a more than insatiable stabbing guitar riff and a sure-to-be-shouted chorus - "I can't get your bullet out of my head now, baby / Can't get your bullet out of my mind!" One of the shorter tracks showcases the band at their most spontaneous, which is always a great thing with Franz Ferdinand. 'Bullet' is obviously one of the more upbeat tracks, unlike the rest of the album nearly.
RATING: 4.5/5