Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. AaronQ
    Jul 21, 2005
    9
    Definately the most underrated album of 2004. "One More Time" was the song of the year. The most perfect straightforward pop album of the past few years.
  2. DavisW
    May 9, 2005
    9
    Probably the most underrated album of 2004 from one of the most underrated bands around today. Simply brilliant.
  3. Jody
    Mar 3, 2005
    10
    'Trial of the century' is one amazing song after another. Vocalist Nick Stumpf sings with conviction, letting his unique voice complement the songs, not overpower or distract you from the wonderful melodies and lyrics. The songs are much stronger here than on 'One time Bells'. They soften their sound, using more synthesisers and electronic beats, but still keeping the 'Trial of the century' is one amazing song after another. Vocalist Nick Stumpf sings with conviction, letting his unique voice complement the songs, not overpower or distract you from the wonderful melodies and lyrics. The songs are much stronger here than on 'One time Bells'. They soften their sound, using more synthesisers and electronic beats, but still keeping the chunky guitar riffs. This album flows beautifully from begining to end, and you will never tire. They are more experimental on their second effort, and I thank them for it. Their sound is truly magical.… Collapse

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Neumu.net
    90
    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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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A bit retro, for sure, but the Reagan-era references feel more fond than forced. [25 Jun 2004, p.165]
  3. Filter
    76
    While there are a few slow points on The Trial Of The Century... the album is leaps and bounds away from One Time Bells, production and songwriting-wise. [#10, p.96]
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