| Radio Amor | ||||
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| Released | March 25, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2001-2002, Jetone Industries, Montreal, Moncton + Halifax | |||
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| Length | 58:22 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Sputnikmusic | [2] |
| Dusted | (Favorable) [3] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10 [4] |
| Stylus Magazine | A− [5] |
Radio Amor is the second studio album by Canadian electronic music musician Tim Hecker, released on March 25, 2003 on Mille Plateaux, and re-released on Alien8 Recordings on January 23, 2007. [6]
All tracks are written by Tim Hecker
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Song of the Highwire Shrimper" | 7:24 |
| 2. | "(They Call Me) Jimmy" | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Spectral" | 8:09 |
| 4. | "I'm Transmitting Tonight" | 5:16 |
| 5. | "7000 Miles" | 5:43 |
| 6. | "Shipyards of La Ceiba" | 1:56 |
| 7. | "Careless Whispers" | 5:11 |
| 8. | "The Star Compass" | 4:49 |
| 9. | "Azure Azure" | 10:34 |
| 10. | "Trade Winds, White Heat" | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 58:22 | |
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