| As Seen Through Windows | ||||
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| Released | March 10, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock | |||
| Length | 52:47 | |||
| Label | Arts & Crafts A&C041 | |||
| Bell Orchestre chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | (7.5/10) [2] |
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