| Blank-Wave Arcade | ||||
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| Released | November 1, 1999 | |||
| Genre | New wave, indie rock | |||
| Length | 24:58 | |||
| Label | Saddle Creek | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | (8.1/10) [2] |
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