

The band previewed many of their new tracks at live performances over 20. The album spawned six singles: " Right Action", " Love Illumination", " Evil Eye", " Bullet", " Fresh Strawberries", and " Stand on the Horizon". It also had a significant commercial performance, with the album charting in the top 10 in several countries, including the band's home country of Scotland, where it peaked at number 2, and the UK, where it peaked at number 6. The album received generally favourable reviews from music critics upon its release. Band member Alex Kapranos, who provided production on the album, labeled it the band's "most positive record", stating that the album title reflects the mood of the album as well as the mood of the band members during the recording of the album. The band focused on making a generally positive and uplifting album with Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action. Similar to Tonight, the album features more of a dance-oriented sound throughout. It also features production from a number of musicians.

Recorded during 2013, the album was recorded in multiple studios in different locations. It is also the band's final album to feature guitarist Nick McCarthy. It was the band's first studio album since Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, which was released four years earlier. It was released through the Domino Recording Company on 26 August 2013 in the United Kingdom and on 27 August in the United States. Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action is the fourth studio album by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand.
