Frantic
by Bryan Ferry
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: May 21, 2002
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

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  1. JeffO
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    A great CD by one fo the all time greats. A mix of styles - early Roxy, Cajun lament, Dylan covers, cool joint effort with Eno, medeival even - but extremely coherent and cool. Check out the piano version of Fool for Love put out in the mini-movie The Porter (with Bryan in a supporting role).
  2. daven
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    Frantic is Fucking fantastic!!!!
  3. RaeR
    Feb 16, 2003
    9
    I can't get this guy out of my head. There's just something that's almost too perfect about this album. Hopefully it's this 'something' that will expand Ferry's audience base to a level he's deserved for a very long time. His collaboration with Brian Eno on 'I Thought' is simply stellar.
  4. SteveL.
    Oct 12, 2002
    10
    Ferry is in top form here, his best in quite a while. Solid. Would get my nod for a Grammy.
  5. MarkC.
    Jun 17, 2002
    9
    surpasses avalon , the finest album of all time!!!
  6. WilliamG.
    May 30, 2002
    9
    Ferry,covers different styles of music..it's interesting and exciting..that's why it's titled "Frantic"..another gem from the master..

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Album of 2002
80
#80 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The A.V. Club
    80
    A general openness to experimentation makes Frantic exciting after the shock of the singer's newfound gusto has worn off.
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  2. Uncut
    90
    Frantic is packed with potential singles, as if he's decided it's not crime to enjoy himself, to embrace foolish things earthier than Avalon. This is classic Ferry, but full of surprises. [May 2002, p.92]
  3. AllMusic
    80
    Some listeners might suggest that an album this varied has an identity crisis, but with standout tracks as glorious as the Dylan covers and the Eno closer, Frantic is a fascinating addition to Bryan Ferry's accomplished discography.
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