The first album of the week for 2025 is "The Human Fear" by long-time Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand. It’s their first album in seven years and a concept album about the primal emotion of being frightened.
Frontman Alex Kaprano says "Fear reminds you that you're alive. It’s addictive, it’s thrilling, and it’s profoundly human." The album is easy to relate to with it’s energy, urgency, and the band’s signature dancefloor chops.
They run through a myriad of emotions with a wide variety of styles, from the dancefloor bangers to the art school aura they are so famous for. They take a bold step forward while giving a sly nod to their storied past.
For an album whose premise is about the title emotion, "The Human Fear" is truly fearless, allowing Franz Ferdinand to pick up where they left off seven years ago while showing no need to panic about the future.