Deep Politics | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 8 March 2011 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, experimental rock, post-rock | |||
Length | 46:46 | |||
Label | Temporary Residence Limited | |||
Grails chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Filter | (8.5/10) [2] |
Rock Sound | [3] |
Pitchfork | 7.9/10 [4] |
CMJ | [5] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | [6] |
Deep Politics is the sixth studio album by American experimental rock band Grails, released on Temporary Residence Limited in 2011. [7] [8] [9]
All songs written by Grails, except Track 2, which is written by Bruno Nicolai. [7] [8] [9]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Future Primitive" | 5:29 |
2. | "All the Colors of the Dark" | 4:08 |
3. | "Corridors of Power" | 3:54 |
4. | "Deep Politics" | 5:39 |
5. | "Daughters of Bilitis" | 3:24 |
6. | "Almost Grew My Hair" | 8:03 |
7. | "I Led Three Lives" | 8:49 |
8. | "Deep Snow" | 7:21 |
Total length: | 46:46 |
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