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| Released | January 24, 2006 | |||
| Genre | Indie | |||
| Length | 37:57 | |||
| Label | Barsuk Records | |||
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Makers is the 2006 release from Seattle singer-songwriter Rocky Votolato. It marks his debut on Barsuk Records after previously releasing albums on Second Nature Records. The album is characterized by sparse arrangements, focusing mainly on Votolato's voice and guitar work. Votolato's songwriting skills are on display in his most folk-sounding release to date.
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| Pitchfork Media |   [2] |
| Rolling Stone | [3] |
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