One Time Bells - French Kicks
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. kaito
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    i think paul o meant to review his own band.
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  2. WayneJ
    Jan 10, 2007
    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.
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  3. DavisW
    May 9, 2005
    7
    Has a handful of great songs but doesn't come across as a solid album. Worth buying still, in my opinion.
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  4. PaulO.
    Dec 16, 2002
    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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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. A subtle pop album that needs multiple listens and draws upon 1970s soul harmonies as much as it does Lou Reed's repetitious rhythm guitar.
  2. While better than some of their previous releases, One Time Bells still isn't a mind-blowing album.
  3. The album's baffling mono feel weakens the French Kicks' already anemic sound.