The Kick
by Foxes
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Feb 11, 2022
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. johnedwardb
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Not revolutionary but definitely a cohesive and joyful album! IMO, this is her best album to date.
  2. poppy_pop
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Foxes is channeling her CRJ - Emotion/Dedicated in this album! Definitely worth the listen guys.
  3. AOTY_1990
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    The long wait is over. Dance-pop Foxes record is here

    More music like this please?
  4. musicnerd12
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Unpopular opinion: 'Body Suit' alone makes this album a TEN out of TEN. #Perfection
  5. thekickAOTY
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    this is so GOOD. it's so good that i orgasmed during this album cause it feels like sitting in a washing machine. 10/10
  6. wilsonfoxes
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Pop perfection definitely and her best album made until now, if you are a person that is not used to dance you will
  7. ZiadAmin
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    pop perfection from top to bottom, it’s been a while since I’ve heard pop music this good with perfect euphoric production.
  8. Ifritt
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly, a solid, danceable and captivating album, making it a possible AOTY 2022 winner It's worth giving "Carly Rae Jepsen's Dedicated younger brother" a chance
  9. DramaManiac
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    There is no outstanding track, but it is a decent dance-pop album.

    Best track : Sister Ray
  10. archiemm
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Dance pop masterpiece. Her best album made until now.

    Gentleman alone makes this the AOTY
  11. hausoflilluis
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    After a long time, Foxes has returned with an album full of synthpop, which is very reminiscent of the works of Carly Rae Jepsen, but not only because of the sound: because of its finesse. The tracklist could have been better, instead of leaving "Too Much Color" at the end, as well as fueling the gay rave energy on the record. There is a cohesive variation between synthpop, nu-disco, houseAfter a long time, Foxes has returned with an album full of synthpop, which is very reminiscent of the works of Carly Rae Jepsen, but not only because of the sound: because of its finesse. The tracklist could have been better, instead of leaving "Too Much Color" at the end, as well as fueling the gay rave energy on the record. There is a cohesive variation between synthpop, nu-disco, house and UK garage.
    fav tracks: "Absolute", "Growing on Me", "Two Kinds of Silence", "Forgive Yourself", "Sky Love"
    KEY-TRACK: "Sister Ray"    … Expand
  12. John4823
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Much better than her forgettable second album, but not quite up to the quality of her debut. Overall, an enjoyable, fun effort. Great to see Foxes back.

    Best track: "Forgive Yourself" (which should've been a single)
  13. Fuerstenberg
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    Six years after her last studio album, Foxes is finally back with her third project "The Kick". The album with its dozen pop anthems is light on its feet, energetic and joyful. Louisa Allen (known as Foxes) convinces with catchy hooks, melodies and that certain dance and disco touch.

    Although the songs could stand out more from each other, Foxes just doesn't need this versatility,    Six years after her last studio album, Foxes is finally back with her third project "The Kick". The album with its dozen pop anthems is light on its feet, energetic and joyful. Louisa Allen (known as Foxes) convinces with catchy hooks, melodies and that certain dance and disco touch.

    Although the songs could stand out more from each other, Foxes just doesn't need this versatility, thanks to her melodic and magical sound. And even if "The Kick" is not revolutionary or highly complex, every single song puts you in a good mood.

    My favorites:
    "Sister Ray"
    "Body Suit"
    "Growing on Me"
    "Dance Magic"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    April 15, 2022    … Expand
  14. antilegends
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    A flawless project from the beginning to the end, while it marks Foxes journey to love and healing, it still make us dance through it all. This album may be the “Emotion” of the decade, for sure, reminding not the sound but especially the independence of the songs and growth of the artist.
  15. hurrixcane
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    She's the queen of pop perfection, it's a fact at this point. It's a skipless album.
  16. skinnylegend666
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    first time in a long time i listen to an album with literally no skips. all songs are amazing and unique in their own way.
  17. jorsian
    Feb 19, 2023
    6
    Foxes latest effort The Kick is an album that comes nearly six years after her sophomore release. The album boast straight-forward club-ready dance music with a twinge of emotion. I found the general sound of this album to be on the generic side and lacking the eccentricities and dark, penetrating sound that can be found all over Glorious. Comparatively, The Kick sounds almost like aFoxes latest effort The Kick is an album that comes nearly six years after her sophomore release. The album boast straight-forward club-ready dance music with a twinge of emotion. I found the general sound of this album to be on the generic side and lacking the eccentricities and dark, penetrating sound that can be found all over Glorious. Comparatively, The Kick sounds almost like a different artist, one that has abandoned much of the qualities that made her distinct. There are some great tracks here, Bodysuit and Too Much Colour being the ones that stood out for me, but the vast majority is dance music without enough gumption or power to make it memorable.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    Each half of the album ends with a relatively sudden shift in pace (“Body Suit” and the contrastingly acoustic “Too Much Colour”), and when you’re consistently bopping along to track after track (which does also risk becoming monotonous, I know) it can be a little jarring rather than the breather they intended.
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  2. AllMusic
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    Mature and focused, The Kick is a welcome return from Allen, a refreshing and ebullient collection that balances emotional introspection with pure physical joy.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 16, 2022
    72
    This is a worthy comeback for the singer that is fun, catchy, bright and ultimately another addition to the canon of necessary, escapist music we need to forget the world’s impending descent into madness.
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