| No Wonder | ||||
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| Studio album by Will Stratton | ||||
| Released | November 3, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | Astoria, Queens | |||
| Genre | Indie folk | |||
| Length | 50:57 | |||
| Label | Stunning Models On Display | |||
| Producer | Will Stratton, Kieran Kelly | |||
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No Wonder is the second studio album from Will Stratton.
Will Stratton is an American singer-songwriter and composer.
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| Source | Rating |
| PopMatters | 8/10 link |
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| Cokemachineglow | 76% link |
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