Babylon Springs | |
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EP by | |
Released | 2006 |
Genre | Rock |
Label | 4AD |
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Stylus | C+ [1] |
Babylon Springs is a 2006 EP by the Mountain Goats on the 4AD label. It was released as a CD and a digital download. [2]
All tracks are written by John Darnielle, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ox Baker Triumphant" | 2:40 |
2. | "Alibi" | 3:43 |
3. | "Sail Babylon Springs" | 3:13 |
4. | "Sometimes I Still Feel The Bruise" (Trembling Blue Stars) | 4:44 |
5. | "Wait For You" | 3:14 |
Total length: | 17:34 |
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [3] | 86 |
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