| A Measure Of Wealth | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 28 September 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Label | Local Boy Records | |||
| Producer | Stan Kybert | |||
| The Law chronology | ||||
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| Singles from A Measure of Wealth | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| NME | 4/10 [1] |
A Measure Of Wealth is the debut studio album by Scottish indie rock band The Law, released on 28 September 2009 on Local Boy Records. The album also includes two early singles "Milk & Honey" and "Still Got Friday To Go". [2] [3] [4] [5]
All tracks are written by Stevie Anderson, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Stop, Believe" | Anderson, Donald, Purvey | 3:20 |
| 2. | "The Chase" | 5:15 | |
| 3. | "Local Boy Lost" | 3:00 | |
| 4. | "Man In The Moon" | 3:55 | |
| 5. | "Television Satellite" | 3:12 | |
| 6. | "Still Got Friday To Go" | Anderson, Purvey | 4:51 |
| 7. | "Strings (For You and Me)" | 3:18 | |
| 8. | "Milk & Honey" | 3:14 | |
| 9. | "Vertical Feeling" | 3:24 | |
| 10. | "City Boys, City Girls" | Anderson, Donald | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Congratulations" | 2:44 |
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