I noticed today, as I read on one of the music websites (okay, it was Pitchfork), that Franz Ferdinand has a new album out, The Human Fear.
Of course, my first question was “Did they make a tape?” Most of the time it is “no” but not today, they did make a tape!
The cassette is going for $16, which is pricey, especially when the CD is $17 (and only $14 on Amazon). I am not sure what to say about that, does that mean the cassette is getting so much respect the record company feels it is nearly as valuable as a CD?
This is cool. But also, the cheaper price is a major factor in collecting tapes – I hope these prices are only a major release of a new album, prices, and not the new norm.
Of the three free preview songs on their Bandcamp, my favorite is “Night Or Day”
Heads up!: At the time of posting this, there are only seven cassettes left.
P.S. Look at what tickets are going for FOR their album-supporting tour, here.