Franz Ferdinand - Hits To The Head (2xLP) Lewis Taylor Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyed

Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyed internationalism

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but once across the pond the promoter demanded they front as the Fabulous Impressions to give the tour name recognition

Franz Ferdinand - Hits To The Head (2xLP) Lewis Taylor Valhalla Dancehall invokes a wild-eyedFranz Ferdinand are a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of the Archduke's death (his assassination was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).