Two Thousand
by French Kicks
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: Jul 18, 2006
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Melodic post-punk rarely sounds as beautiful, exciting, or emotionally connected as it does on Two Thousand.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    83
    It’s hard to imagine The French Kicks making a great album, given their limited changes so far. That doesn’t change the fact that Two Thousand is a very good one.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    An appealing album. [Sep 2006, p.214]
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  5. Under The Radar
    80
    Two Thousand is the rare follow-up miles-away better than its breakthrough predecessor. [Summer 2006]
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  6. Filter
    78
    [They've] caught on to what all those indies don't get--it's not just "tension;" it's "tension/release." [#21, p.100]
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  7. Urb
    70
    French Kicks have smoothed out the jagged guitars and off-kilter rhythms... in favor of a cleaner, more understated sound. [Jul/Aug 2006, p.120]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. kratebarrel
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    according to several "influential" reviews, being from new york and originating as a band in the late 90s seems to be a big problem. even if according to several "influential" reviews, being from new york and originating as a band in the late 90s seems to be a big problem. even if you don't like the album (which, by the way, is, in my opinion, stellar), you can't deny that these are incredibly talented and heartfelt musicians. it's a pity that the band is from the "wrong" time and place, as two thousand is a pretty damned timeless record not easily placed by geography or by genre.… Full Review »
  2. swccws
    Aug 10, 2006
    9
    Definately the best yet from the FKs.
  3. AaronQ
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    Not as good as "Trial of the Centuray," but that is a tough one to beat. Still, easily one of the absolute greatest records of the year. Many Not as good as "Trial of the Centuray," but that is a tough one to beat. Still, easily one of the absolute greatest records of the year. Many a memorable moment, and lots of instances where their sound is more full than I'm used to. A nice touch indeed. Contrary to what Pitchfork says, very much NOT boring. A great indie/pop record all in all. Much much different than anything else that is coming out of New York. I do not understand how this band gets lumped in with that sound, and how they are so underrated. It is beyond me.… Full Review »
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