Join the Q | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 February 2009 | |||
Genre | Drum and bass, breakbeat, electronic rock | |||
Length | 47:59 | |||
Label | Ninja Tune | |||
Producer | The Qemists | |||
The Qemists chronology | ||||
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Singles from Join the Q | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [6] |
BBC Music | favourable [7] |
Data Transmission | 9/10 [8] |
The List | [9] |
Metro | [10] |
MusicOMH | [11] |
Pitchfork | 2.9/10 [12] |
PopMatters | 8/10 [13] |
URB | [14] |
Join the Q is the debut studio album from British band the Qemists. The album was released on 2 February 2009 under record label Ninja Tune. [15]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Stompbox" | 5:23 |
2. | "Lost Weekend" (featuring Mike Patton) | 4:35 |
3. | "On the Run" (featuring Jenna G) | 5:15 |
4. | "Dem Na Like Me" (featuring Wiley) | 4:37 |
5. | "S.W.A.G. (Intro)" | 2:11 |
6. | "S.W.A.G." (featuring Zoe Devlin Love) | 4:49 |
7. | "Drop Audio" (featuring I.D.) | 5:00 |
8. | "When Ur Lonely" | 6:02 |
9. | "Soundface" (featuring Beardyman) | 1:35 |
10. | "Got One Life" (featuring MC Navigator) | 4:05 |
11. | "The Perfect High" | 5:21 |
Total length: | 47:59 |
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