You Could Have It So Much Better

You Could Have It So Much Better
Studio album by
Released28 September 2005
RecordedSpring 2005 in Scotland and New York City
Genre
Length41:16
LabelDomino
Producer
Franz Ferdinand chronology
Franz Ferdinand
(2004)
You Could Have It So Much Better
(2005)
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
(2009)
Singles from You Could Have It So Much Better
  1. "Do You Want To"
    Released: 19 September 2005
  2. "Walk Away"
    Released: 5 December 2005
  3. "The Fallen" / "L. Wells"
    Released: 3 April 2006
  4. "Eleanor Put Your Boots On"
    Released: 17 July 2006

You Could Have It So Much Better is the second studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was first released on 28 September 2005 in Japan, and later on 3 October in the UK, through the Domino Recording Company. Recorded in both New York City and their own studio in Glasgow with producer Rich Costey, the album spawned four UK top 30 singles: "Do You Want To", "The Fallen", "Walk Away" and "Eleanor Put Your Boots On."

The album became the band's first UK number-one album, and although their debut album was relatively successful in the United States, going platinum and reaching number 32, You Could Have It So Much Better managed to reach number 8 and earn gold status in the United States. The cover design is modeled on Alexander Rodchenko's 1924 portrait of Lilya Brik. It was produced by Rich Costey and Franz Ferdinand.