Penthouse | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 8, 1995 | |||
Studio | Sorcerer Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Indie pop, indie rock | |||
Length | 51:14 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
Producer | Luna, Pat McCarthy and Mario Salvati | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Christgau's Consumer Guide | A [2] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Entertainment Weekly | C− [4] |
Melody Maker | Recommended [5] |
NME | 7/10 [6] |
The Province | [7] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [8] |
Select | 4/5 [9] |
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All music by Luna and lyrics by Dean Wareham, except where noted.
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