Franz Ferdinand played a show at Bowery Ballroom last night before they head down to Bonnaroo. Thankfully they played the show like they were just headlining Bowery and did not bring any gaudy album cover backdrops like the ones they usually employ for larger rooms.

Alex even seemed amazed that he could talk to the crowd without a microphone, "That's magic, that's what that is." Paul said the same thing. They should do this more often. However, Alex did not say much else other than making fun of his red shirt or Nick's red shirt. But Franz played their songs well and made obvious they could command a bigger stage.

Live, the new songs seemed a bit noisier than their two previous records. The best of the bunch was "Favorite Lie," which had a brisk piano breakdown toward the end that set fire to the crowd. Good show.

Set List:
Jacqueline / Anyone In Love (new) / Walk Away / Shopping For Blood / Dark Of The Matinee / English Goodbye (new) / Take Me Out / A New Thrill (new) /The Fallen / 40 ft. / Favorite Lie (new) // Turn It On (new) // Michael // Outsiders