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Released | June 16, 2017 | |||
Recorded | Panoramic Studios, Stinson Beach, CA (2015-16) | |||
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Length | 48:03 | |||
Label | Dead Oceans | |||
Producer | Kevin Morby, Richard Swift | |||
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.6/10 [1] |
Metacritic | 80/100 [2] |
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The A.V. Club | B+ [4] |
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Exclaim! | 8/10 [6] |
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Pitchfork | 8.1/10 [9] |
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Uncut | 9/10 [12] |
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