Endsongs | ||||
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Released | June 6, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 2000 | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 34:48 | |||
Label | LunaSea Records [1] | |||
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AllMusic | [2] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
The Province | [4] |
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The Province called the album "Brit pop as played by New York yankees," writing that "owing to solid musicianship and some memorable tunes, particularly 'Best Kept Secret', this record stands repeated listenings." [4]
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