| Instrumentals 2 | ||||
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| Released | March 7, 2012 | |||
| Length | 48:07 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Clams Casino | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Crack | 16/20 [1] |
| Beats Per Minute | 83% [2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10 [3] |
| NME |   [4] |
| RapReviews | 8/10 [5] |
| No Ripcord | 8/10 [6] |
Instrumentals 2 (also titled Instrumental Mixtape 2) is the second mixtape by American producer Clams Casino. It was self-released on June 4, 2012. [7] [8]
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