| Earwig | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | March 1988 – July 1989 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 39:39 | |||
| Label | Mammoth Records [1] | |||
| Producer | Gary Smith [2] | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 7/10 [6] |
Earwig is the second album by the Blake Babies, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music). [7] [8]
Trouser Press called the album "consistently attractive textured guitar pop." [1] The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it "a strong debut." [5]
All songs written and composed by Juliana Hatfield except as noted.
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