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| 50 Foot Wave | ||||
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| Released | March 23, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 19:40 | |||
| Label | 4AD/Throwing Music | |||
| Producer | Ethan Allen | |||
| 50 Foot Wave chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | (7.6/10) [2] |
| Blender Magazine | [3] |
50 Foot Wave is an extended-play recording by American alternative-rock band 50 Foot Wave, released on March 23, 2004.
All tracks are written by Rob Ahlers, Bernard Georges, and Kristin Hersh.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bug" | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Clara Bow" | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Long Painting" | 2:57 |
| 4. | "Glory Weed" | 2:33 |
| 5. | "Lavender" | 2:50 |
| 6. | "Dog Days" | 3:52 |
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