One Time Bells
by French Kicks
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. kaito
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    i think paul o meant to review his own band.
  2. WayneJ
    Jan 10, 2007
    9
    fantastic album. very few poor songs. it's a little boring in the same sense that turn on the bright lights by interpol is a little boring. also, this album sounds really different from most of what i hear nowadays.
  3. DavisW
    May 9, 2005
    7
    Has a handful of great songs but doesn't come across as a solid album. Worth buying still, in my opinion.
  4. PaulO.
    Dec 16, 2002
    3
    Just one more of those NYC bands taking advantage of the Strokes' "neo-garage" success. Enjoy it while it lasts boys.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Nude As The News
    80
    A subtle pop album that needs multiple listens and draws upon 1970s soul harmonies as much as it does Lou Reed’s repetitious rhythm guitar.
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  2. Pitchfork
    66
    While better than some of their previous releases, One Time Bells still isn't a mind-blowing album.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    The album's baffling mono feel weakens the French Kicks' already anemic sound.
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