On September 28, 2005, “Domino” label released “You Could Have It So Much Better”, the second Franz Ferdinand studio album. It was recorded in 2005 in New York City and Scotland, and was produced by Rich Costey, Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy and Paul Thomson. The cover design is modeled on Alexander Rodchenko’s 1924 portrait of Lilya Brik.

Personnel:

• Alex Kapranos– lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
• Nick McCarthy– vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
• Bob Hardy– bass
• Paul Thomson– drums, percussion, backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy and Paul Thomson.

1. The Fallen
2. Do You Want To
3. This Boy
4. Walk Away
5. Evil and a Heathen
6. You’re the Reason I’m Leaving
7. Eleanor Put Your Boots On
8. Well That Was Easy
9. What You Meant
10. I’m Your Villain
11. You Could Have It So Much Better
12. Fade Together
13. Outsiders