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

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  1. DavisW
    Jul 24, 2006
    8
    Another great effort from these underrated boys. Nick still croons like no other and the rest of the band delievers, as well. 'Trial' is one of my all time favorites and 'Two Thousand' satisfies. If you were a fan of that, there's no reason not to get ahold of this one.
  2. JoeL
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    so good
  3. swccws
    Aug 10, 2006
    9
    Definately the best yet from the FKs.
  4. 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 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 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.… Expand
  5. 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 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 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.… Expand

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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. AllMusic
    60
    Two Thousand is nothing if not well crafted; that it doesn't have more memorable moments is as frustrating as it is mystifying.
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  2. Pitchfork
    60
    For all the improved minutiae, French Kicks simply can't shed the "boring" tag.
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  3. Prefix Magazine
    60
    So Two Thousand is rich in guitar-disco atmosphere and tone. But it's weirdly lacking in personality.
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