The Dark of the Matinée

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“The Dark of the Matinée”
Single by Franz Ferdinand from the album Franz Ferdinand
Released	April 19, 2004
Format	CD, 7", DVD
Recorded	2003-2004
Genre	Post-punk revival Indie Rock
Length	4:03
Label	Domino
Writer(s)	Alex Kapranos, Nicholas McCarthy, Bob Hardy
Producer	Tore Johansson
Franz Ferdinand singles chronology
"Take Me Out" (2004) "The Dark of the Matinée" (2004) "Michael" (2004)

"The Dark of the Matinée", also known simply as "Matinée", is a song by Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the fourth track on the self-titled album Franz Ferdinand on February 9, 2004. On April 19, 2004, it was released as a single and reached eighth position in the charts.

Interestingly, frontman Alex Kapranos said in an interview with BBC's The Beat host Dean Jackson (April 2004), "'The Dark of the Matinée' was basically a ripoff of an obscure song by They Might Be Giants called 'Hell Hotel'." This song appeared on an early demo but was never re-released.

Also, a Latin version of the song was featured on the Rhythms del Mundo album by the Buena Vista Social Club.

[edit] UK Tracklistings

All lead vocals performed by Alex Kapranos.

CD1

1. "The Dark Of The Matinée" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy/Bob Hardy)
2. "Better In Hoboken" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy/Bob Hardy)
3. "Forty Feet" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy)

DVD

1. "The Dark Of The Matinée" [Promo Video]
2. "The Dark Of The Matinée" live at KCRW" [Video]
3. Gallery with Cheating On You live audio
4. Desktop Wallpaper

7"

1. "The Dark Of The Matinée" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy/Bob Hardy)
2. "Michael" (live at KCRW) (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy)

12"

1. "The Dark Of The Matinée" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy/Bob Hardy)
2. "Better In Hoboken" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy/Bob Hardy)
3. "Forty Feet" (Alex Kapranos/Nick McCarthy)

[edit] Trivia

• According to Alex Kapranos, the song is based on the singer playing truant from his days at the University of Aberdeen this was stated by Alex Kapranos during the Aberdeen leg of their tour "You Could Have It So Much Better".^{[citation needed]}

v • d • e Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos · Robert Hardy · Nicholas McCarthy · Paul Thomson Studio albums Franz Ferdinand · You Could Have It So Much Better · Upcoming third album Singles "Darts of Pleasure" · "Take Me Out" · "The Dark of the Matinée" · "Michael" · "This Fire" · "Do You Want To" · "Walk Away" · "The Fallen / L. Wells" · "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" Other releases Darts of Pleasure (EP)  · Franz Ferdinand (DVD) Production Rich Costey · Tore Johansson Related articles Discography · Domino Records · Sound Bites: Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand · The Karelia · Yummy Fur