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Reviews

French Kicks: Covers EP

By Aarik Danielsen

French Kicks have taken on four cover tunes that spring from seemingly disparate sources. [18 November 2008]

French Kicks: Two Thousand

By Michael Keefe

French Kicks have become indie rock wallpaper, and Two Thousand, while perfectly enjoyable, is, all in all, just another sheet on the wall. [9 August 2006]