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Franz Ferdinand (band) They were part of the mid-2000s post-punk revival along with Arctic Monkeys and Kaiser Chiefs. [citation needed] Their fourth studio album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action was released through independent label Domino Records on 26 August 2013 in the UK, and on 27 August 2013 in the US. The album received generally favourable reviews from music critics and reached the Top 10 in the UK album chart. Its lead singles, "Right Action" and "Love Illumination", have both received over 1 million views on YouTube. "Right Action" although not reaching the Top 40 in the main UK Charts it reached number 39 on the UK Indie Chart. The third single from the album, "Evil Eye", was released on 28 October 2013, a clean radio edit of the song featured on an advertisement for the new Nissan Note shown late-2013 and early 2014 in the United Kingdom. The song also received radio airplay on multiple stations, including BBC Radio 2.

The band performing in 2004. The band in 2008. FF:FC. Franz Ferdinand | Official Site. Franz Ferdinand - news, lyrics, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates. Franz Ferdinand Tour Dates 2013 — Franz Ferdinand Concert Dates and Tickets. Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos. Franz Ferdinand – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at Last. Franz Ferdinand Discography at Discogs. Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want to. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out (2004) Franz Ferdinand - Can't Stop Feeling (2009) Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Archduke Franz Ferdinand with his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg and their three children, Princess Sophie, Maximilian, Duke of Hohenburg and Prince Ernst von Hohenberg in 1910 Franz Ferdinand (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was an Archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Royal Prince of Hungary and of Bohemia, and from 1889 until his death, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne.[1] His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia.

This caused the Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary) and the Allies of World War I (countries allied with Serbia or Serbia's allies) to declare war on each other, starting World War I.[2][3][4] Early life He was born in Graz, Austria, the eldest son of Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria (younger brother of Franz Joseph and Maximilian) and of his second wife, Princess Maria Annunciata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Heir presumptive Military career Marriage and family Character Political views. Archduke Franz Ferdinand.