| Chapel of the Chimes | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Experimental rock | |||
| Length | 18:16 | |||
| Label | Absolutely Kosher | |||
| Producer | Jamie Stewart | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10 [2] |
| Stylus | C+ [3] |
Chapel of the Chimes is a 2002 EP by Xiu Xiu. It features a cover of "Ceremony", originally by Joy Division. The title of the EP is a reference to the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, California, located north of San Jose, the band's city of origin.
Additional personnel
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