"The Fallen" was a standalone single released between Franz Ferdinand's first two albums, finding the band continuing their signature blend of indie rock and dance-punk.
- The single features an edited version of the song that runs shorter than the album version from their 2005 album "You Could Have It So Much Better".
- "The Fallen" charted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The music video for "The Fallen," directed by the acclaimed art director and filmmaker Jamie Thraves, was filmed in various locations around London.
Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. They are best known for their danceable, art-rock sound and sharp, angular guitar riffs. At the time of "The Fallen"'s release, the band was riding high on the success of their 2004 self-titled debut album.
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