Landmarks of Lunacy | ||||
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Released | 25 December 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, [1] neo-psychedelia | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | 86% [2] |
Pitchfork Media | (5.7/10) [3] |
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