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| Colossus | ||||
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| Released | June 17, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | October 1996 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, math rock, psychedelic rock | |||
| Length | 41:34 | |||
| Label | Deep Elm Records [1] | |||
| Producer | Doug "Mr Colson" Olson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 9.3/10 [3] |
Colossus is the fourth and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1997. [4] [5]
The Wisconsin State Journal stated: "The diversity of Colossus shows Walt Mink toning down some of its bombast and cutting loose more than ever: From the odd tunings of the almost-too-precious 'She Can Smile' to the hand-claps of the sparkling acoustic ballad 'Act of Quiet Desperation', Walt Mink seems more assured than ever doing what it does best." [6]
AllMusic wrote: "Energetic and fiery on just about every track with few indications of studio trickery or even a mid-tempo ballad, Colossus just keeps on chugging from start to stop." [2]
All tracks by John Kimbrough
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