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- Summary: This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
- Record Label: Star Time
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Positive: 12 out of 17
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Mixed: 5 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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With this album, French Kicks have taken a sizeable leap forward, taking the right bits and pieces from half a century of rock 'n' roll to make something new and, yes, unique.
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New Musical Express (NME)Has them concealing Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, Wire and U2 under a thick pea-soup of organ and rolling bass. [30 Oct 2004, p.65]
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As for its place in the larger new rock movement, The Trial Of The Century's forward motion is on a par with The Walkmen's leap from the gray clang of its debut to the committed window-rattling of this year's Bows + Arrows.
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Entertainment WeeklyA bit retro, for sure, but the Reagan-era references feel more fond than forced. [25 Jun 2004, p.165]
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Under The RadarThe edges have been softened since their debut... but the brainy, melodic hooks are still here. [#7]
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Q MagazineGeographically, one would here have to imagine a borough between The Stills and The Walkmen. [Nov 2004, p.120]
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The French Kicks have changed dramatically and not always for the better.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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JodyMar 3, 2005
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DavisWMay 9, 2005Probably the most underrated album of 2004 from one of the most underrated bands around today. Simply brilliant.
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AaronQJul 21, 2005
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