Studio Album · No. 2
You Could Have It So Much Better Songwriting Credits by Franz Ferdinand
Produced by Rich Costey, Franz Ferdinand
Domino
Indie RockPost-Punk RevivalDance-Punk
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Franz Ferdinand carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Franz Ferdinand
0 tracksoutside writers
Franz Ferdinand's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
5
Producers
378,000
US Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight
The credit opens to all four members on all thirteen tracks, the first time Paul Thomson appears at all. The blanket line goes further and notes who sings lead, which is not a writing credit.
The 2005 second album, a UK number 1 released nineteen months after the debut.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions You Could Have It So Much Better
Who wrote the songs on You Could Have It So Much Better?
All four members on all thirteen tracks: Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy and Paul Thomson.
How high did the singles chart?
"Do You Want To" reached number 4 in the UK, "Walk Away" number 13, "The Fallen" number 14 and "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" number 30.
How high did the album chart?
Number 1 in the UK and number 8 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
Entering and peaking at number 8, the album has sold 378,000 units in the United States as of October 2008.
Who produced it?
Rich Costey with the band.
Why does the credit line mention lead vocals?
The article's blanket writing line runs on into a note about which tracks Alex Kapranos sings, which is not part of the writing credit.
How long is the album?
41:16 across thirteen tracks.