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Franz Ferdinand: In The Charts At Number 2?
sean by Sean Adams January 13th, 2004
And on the second day, of the second week of 2004, we have heard that number 2 in the midweeks is very exciting, indeed...

Yes folks, the reaction to Bloated Idol is totally and utterly in full swing, as we've heard the first great song of the year 'Take Me Out' by Franz Ferdinand, is in at Number 2 in the Uk Charts Singles Midweek. These midweeks are not completely offical or published anywhere, and only represent sales from day of release, Monday 12th January 2004, but several reliable industry insiders have tipped DiS the nod about this truly exciting news.

A copy of their much-hyped self-titled debut album arrived at DiS towers last week and we can safely say it's the first British debut in a longwhile to truly deliver what's expected when it arrives on February 9th.

DiScuss: Is this Domino's first major hit? What does this 'indie hit' mean for the musical landscape in 2004? Have you got your copy yet? 'Mon the Franz...



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