Franz Ferdinand Unveils New Versions Of Two Tracks Off Of ‘The Human Fear’

Ahead of their Glastonbury appearance later this week, Franz Ferdinand have shared a new single featuring different versions of two tracks included on their recent much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, which was released on Domino in January of this year.

The single includes “Build It Up” featuring Johnny Marr on guitar and a live version of “Hooked,” recorded at Glasgow’s Barrowlands featuring Master Peace, who joined the band on their recent U.K. tour.

Having initially performed “Build It Up” with Johnny for a recent Amazon Music Live – City Sessions, this new single version was subsequently studio recorded.

“Johnny is an inspiration. Literally. I sat in my bedroom as a teenager trying to work out how to play his melodies. To hear his distinctive playing on our song is glorious. He’s elevated it in that way only he can.” – Alex Kapranos