The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
by Louis XIV
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2005
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 48
  3. Negative: 15 out of 48

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  1. steviep
    Apr 14, 2005
    8
    Its modern bowie and who could'nt love that
  2. DavidM
    May 5, 2005
    8
    It's fun, it's sharp guitars circa glam period, and they're funny....so, it's rock n roll.......more songs like paper doll, and they get a ten.......
  3. B
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    Sexy album, sleazy lyrics, catchy hooks. I don't understand how anyone could call this predictable; I've been listening to this album for 2 weeks or so and I'm still somewhat surprised by some of the changes. I can't wait for the new album! If it wasn't for track 9 I would give this a 10.
  4. LisaH
    Apr 8, 2005
    8
    I liked this. It's fun and campy, juxtaposing addictive, catchy tunes with some hilariously sleazy lyrics. Don't really like the last two songs, though, but good overall.
  5. Dan
    Apr 8, 2005
    7
    It provides you with what you could expect from a band like this. Great energized songs, not much depth, but still fun, and a good rock album.
  6. Kierewieb
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    Original? Not really...but hey, what is these days? I just like it a lot!
  7. RGirl
    Jul 12, 2005
    9
    Take it easy, it's just a bit of fun. Not life changing but definitely life enhancing all out cock/tit rock. Cathc 'em live to see what the fuss is about.
  8. SudS
    Jul 7, 2005
    9
    Sure the rock is derivitive of every single glam rock band of the past couple of decades but so what? Revile in the albums over the top and overtly raunchy lyrics. It's mindless dirty fun with decent pacing and guitar hooks.
  9. SplashM
    Dec 28, 2005
    8
    There wasn't anything as dirty or as fun as this album in a long long time. The snotty vocals and sexy groove of Luis XIV is exactly what has been missing from Rock & Roll for so long. They take what the Stones & the Pretty Things did and just run away with it. This is the album that many bands want to record but just can't!
  10. BrianH
    Oct 6, 2005
    8
    C'mon. If this CD isn't doesn't have you grinning and singing along, there's definitely something wrong.
  11. EB
    Apr 14, 2005
    8
    I didn't know if I was going to like this CD, but it's surprisingly good. What sets them apart from the New Wavers and post-punkers is that one gets the impression that this band really doesn't take itself seriously. There's lots of cheekiness throughout. It's quite entertaining, actually. Oh...and I bought Bloc Party's album, and liked that, too (it's I didn't know if I was going to like this CD, but it's surprisingly good. What sets them apart from the New Wavers and post-punkers is that one gets the impression that this band really doesn't take itself seriously. There's lots of cheekiness throughout. It's quite entertaining, actually. Oh...and I bought Bloc Party's album, and liked that, too (it's actually my favorite of the year, so far). But I also happened to like this one.… Expand
  12. jof
    Apr 24, 2005
    8
    amazin sound, amazin lyrics... these are guys are very creative...
  13. dennisb
    Apr 8, 2005
    9
    Predictable?!? You have to be kidding me. This album has more unpredictable twists & turns from song to song than a six flags rollercoaster on a moonless night. The one consistency throughout is that it never loses it's sense of fun. If you're a death-rocker who craves musical angst, or you're dumb enough to think radiohead is the second coming of christ, you might not like Predictable?!? You have to be kidding me. This album has more unpredictable twists & turns from song to song than a six flags rollercoaster on a moonless night. The one consistency throughout is that it never loses it's sense of fun. If you're a death-rocker who craves musical angst, or you're dumb enough to think radiohead is the second coming of christ, you might not like this CD because it won't make you angry or suicidal. Otherwise, turn it up, stomp your feet, and have fun.… Expand
  14. SteveN
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    I bought this CD about week ago and I can't stop playing it.This band is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Mr.P
    Jun 10, 2005
    8
    It took me a while. At first I thought it was kind of irritating how crude some of his lyrics are. Then slowly I began to become engulfed in the cockiness and swagger he delivers. I didn't give it above a 10 just because some songs are not great (ie, Ball of Twine) although it's growing on me... almost Kings of Leon style. Good strong music and for a relatively unknown band this It took me a while. At first I thought it was kind of irritating how crude some of his lyrics are. Then slowly I began to become engulfed in the cockiness and swagger he delivers. I didn't give it above a 10 just because some songs are not great (ie, Ball of Twine) although it's growing on me... almost Kings of Leon style. Good strong music and for a relatively unknown band this CD delivers. Also, download "Grand Apartment" by them. It's phenomenal.… Expand
  16. wazsie
    Jul 29, 2005
    7
    I got so flamed by one of my best friends for liking this. Yes its derivative, hell they basically steal a whole genre of music. But come on, there has been no paradigm shift in music in the last 30 years, it
  17. ErinA
    Sep 25, 2005
    10
    This CD is always in my CD player!!! I never had a favorite band intill i was introduced to Luis XIV. I am in Love!!!!
  18. robbyh
    Nov 9, 2006
    9
    This cd is so damn good it's cool to hear something that is not over produced like say my chemical romance
  19. dylanl
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    the best "smaller" groups ever they will hit it big soon good from song 1 tell 10
  20. danilel
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    kik ass cd
  21. DD
    Feb 12, 2008
    9
    Some people just don't get it...
  22. DennisD
    Nov 11, 2005
    8
    definitely derivative, but what isn't? this is a fun cd, and catchy as hell... with an attitude that makes me think these guys could care less what I think
  23. Karolina
    Apr 17, 2005
    10
    wonderfully delicious.
  24. carlos
    May 16, 2005
    8
    good way of mking music, good beats.
  25. MackieM
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    If I could pick 11 I would. This band is the best thing to happen to music since the sex pistols. And P.S. Jason Hill touched my arm after the concert tonite.

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#97 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    80
    The Best Little Secrets Are Kept is loaded with a raft of inspired songs that burst out of your speakers like they were on fire, mixing the sparkle of the best glam rock, the low-down crunch of the best of classic rock bands like the Stones, and the direct lyrical approach of poets like David Lee Roth or... Bon Scott.
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  2. Alternative Press
    20
    Pathetic. [Jul 2005, p.182]
  3. E! Online
    83
    Best Little Secrets Are Kept pays homage to the fairer gender with punchy glam-rock guitars, winking double entendres and Hill's swaggering Rocky Horror Picture Show-style vocals.
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