| Midnight Movies | ||||
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| Released | August 31, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | Sonikwire Studios, Irvine, California | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic pop, indie rock, dream pop | |||
| Length | 46:29 | |||
| Label | Emperor Norton | |||
| Producer | Fulton Dingley | |||
| Midnight Movies chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.2/10 [2] |
Midnight Movies is the debut studio album by the American indie rock band, Midnight Movies. It was released on August 31, 2004 through Emperor Norton Records.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Persimmon Tree" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Love or a Lesson" | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Blue Babies" | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Human Mind Trap" | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Oh Twilight" | 3:31 |
| 6. | "Strange Design" | 4:55 |
| 7. | "Mirage" | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Words for a Love Song" | 5:48 |
| 9. | "Just to Play" | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Tide and Sun" | 4:21 |
| 11. | "Time and Space" | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 46:29 | |
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