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74 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the New York art-rock four-piece, following a string of EPs.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    While the appealing rawness of their early material is occasionally missed here, the strides forward that the group makes on this album more than make up for it.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    It may take a few spins to fully appreciate French Kicks' nuances, but those who give them time will be greatly rewarded. [Jul 2002, p.81]
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  3. Blender
    60
    The band's smart-boy quirks make repeated listens progressively more enjoyable. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. kaito
    10
    i think paul o meant to review his own band.
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  2. WayneJ
    9
    fantastic album. very few poor songs. it's a little boring in the same sense that turn on the bright lights by interpol is a little boring. also, this album sounds really different from most of what i hear nowadays.… Expand
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  3. PaulO.
    3
    Just one more of those NYC bands taking advantage of the Strokes' "neo-garage" success. Enjoy it while it lasts boys.
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