Mind the Drift | ||||
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Released | April 14, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008, at Avast II, Seattle, WA ; Mad Dog Studios, Burbank, CA and D.C. Studios, Hollywood, CA | |||
Genre | Heavy metal | |||
Length | 35:10 | |||
Label | Hydra Head Records (HH666-175) | |||
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Source | Rating |
Decibel | (8/10) [1] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.1/10) [2] |
Rock Sound | [3] |
Sputnikmusic | [4] |
The A.V. Club | (B) [5] |
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