Young Lawyer is a scabrous blurt of post-punk energy, recalling the sound of French Kicks' N.Y.C. scenemates Les Savvy Fav. However, unlike their better-known compatriots, French Kicks go easy on the arty in-jokes, instead preferring to play short, taut songs without filler or excess arrangements. Young Lawyer is a breathless sprint from beginning to end, giving the band little room to sketch out complicated musical ideas or try out different moods. Though the record is certainly an energy boost for a few minutes, the reckless speed at which it's delivered doesn't give the listener much room to process what's going on. Instead, the EP goes by in an undistinguished, undiluted blur, never offering a steady foothold for an audience to grab onto. ~ Sam Eccleston|
Rovi
コンスタントにリリースを続けるポップトーンズ。そこから登場したNYの4人組が、このフレンチキックスだ。あきかにハードコア、ポスト・パンクを通過してきたと思しきザックリとしたノイジーなギター・サウンドは、〈ソニック・ユースやスティーヴ・アルビニの子供たち〉といった風情。でも同時に、ぎこちなくヨレた感じがB級ガレージ・パンクのポップな疾走感を感じさせたりも。まさに確信犯的ユニークさ。
bounce (C)木村優宏
タワーレコード(2001年12月号掲載 (P93))