Fried Brains | ||||
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Released | 13 May 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | Punk rock | |||
Length | 41:19 | |||
Label | Captain Oi! Records | |||
The Lurkers chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
IGN | (7.9/10) [2] |
Ox Fanzine | favourable [3] |
Razorcake | favourable [4] |
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