FFS
by FFS
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Mojo
    Jun 10, 2015
    60
    On over half of the songs, the marriage works.... But the titles and the lyrical obsessions are generally those of the Sparks oeuvre. [Jul 2015, p.89]
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  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 8, 2015
    60
    As if set free from seriousness, they knock out some polished, off-kilter pop gems about inadequate individuals.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Jun 8, 2015
    60
    While some moments are clearly domain of a single entity, the truth is that the six-headed monster don’t always make it that easy, instead opting to blur their sensibilities into a playful, dance rock smear.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 8, 2015
    60
    Dodge the mountain range formed by all those raised eyebrows and there are some good songs in here.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. sphinmo
    Aug 8, 2015
    8
    A solid album. Lots of catchy tracks on this album with interesting lyrics in some cases. The album grows the more you listen to but it is aA solid album. Lots of catchy tracks on this album with interesting lyrics in some cases. The album grows the more you listen to but it is a good investment of time to do so. Enjoyed it so much I am going to see them on tour. An unexpected gem.… Full Review »
  2. StevenX
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    The joining of longtime cult heroes Sparks, in the midst of a creative and critical renaissance, with the fun guys in Franz Ferdinand givesThe joining of longtime cult heroes Sparks, in the midst of a creative and critical renaissance, with the fun guys in Franz Ferdinand gives you the quirky punch you expect and more. Tight arrangements with fun lyrics and lots of energy? I'll take it. The only minus is that with Russell Mael on the mic, another lead vocalist is a detraction, not a plus.… Full Review »
  3. Ricko
    Jan 2, 2016
    7
    I'm unfamiliar with the work of Sparks apart from their biggest hits. They strike me as a bit quirky, a bit weird and very unamerican rock.I'm unfamiliar with the work of Sparks apart from their biggest hits. They strike me as a bit quirky, a bit weird and very unamerican rock. Essentially a great match for the quirky, weird and positively European Franz Ferdinand who I am very familiar with. I can't say this is a perfect blend of both and I don't have enough Sparks knowledge to go on. It does sound very much like a Franz Ferdinand record though, with a little more silliness/quirkiness than usual. Songs like "Call Girl" could have been lifted from any of their albums, especially their first 2 records. While a far from perfect offering and one that would benefit with a bit more seriousness, this is a must have record for fans of Franz Ferdinand, a record where you get what you give, the more time you put into listening, the more rewarding the experience is.… Full Review »
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