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This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.
| LABEL: | French Kiss |
| RELEASE DATE: | 03 May 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 33 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Thomas D gave it a10:
When approaching the Hold Stead (and any band for that matter), thinking in genres won't help you at all. This album is like nothing I have ever heard. Finn's sincerity is refreshing and sharp. His unironic but unpreaching approach to spirituality is very refreshing. Musically, the band is amazing. Personally, this album has had more impact on me than any before it, and I hope other people see the same amazing piece of magic in it that I do.
Miles W gave it a3:
I don't get it. What is it supposed to be? They are like a Pop hardcore (whatever!) band, but with cheesy metal guitars. As for the lyrics; are they a god squad band? Straight edge? or are they a party band? Is he being ironic? I can't tell. It's just bad pub-rock, and that can never be good. I can't imagine anyone who likes punk or hardcore, or even metal for that matter, liking this band. Perhaps it's for pop fans who think they are getting into hardcore.
Chase H gave it a10:
A fantastically unique epic.
The Big Crunch gave it a10:
Best album of 2005, and among the five or so best albums of the decade so far.
matthew c gave it a9:
If Elvis Costello happened to produce early AC/DC. Fantastic rock album!
YLE gave it an8:
An album with such high praise from the critics always runs the risk of being labeled overated but to be honest who cares? Just grab a six-pack, your cigarettes and lie back and listen to some real, entertaining bar rock. Finn's voice is for me the best thing about this album even though on some tracks, Stevie Nix especially, it's not hard to imagine Bea Arthur behind the mic but that's ok because who doesn't love Bea Arthur? I know i do and i love this album, definitely one of my faves so far this year.
Cosmo Prelog gave it a3:
I'm sorry? If this is "one of 2005's true classics" then "Somethig to Be" by Rob Thomas is the best record since "Blonde on Blonde" This is Over-Hype trash by a band that sounds like a a cross between Bo Bice on speed and Ringo Star's All Star Band of hillbilly New York rejects. Lame Junk...
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