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| Song Islands | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | August 20, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–2002 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 68:40 | |||
| Label | K Records P.W. Elverum & Sun, Ltd. (ELV 030) | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.2 / 10 [2] |
Song Islands is a collection of singles and rare songs by the Microphones, recorded between 1998 and 2002.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bass Drum Dream" | 3:09 |
| 2. | "The Storm" | 1:00 |
| 3. | "Where It's Hotter, Pts. 1, 2, 3" | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Feedback (Life, Love Loop)" | 5:28 |
| 5. | "Weird Storm" | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Heavy Eyes" | 2:48 |
| 7. | "Moon Moon" | 2:24 |
| 8. | "I Lost My Wind" | 2:33 |
| 9. | "I Can't Believe You Actually Died" | 4:49 |
| 10. | "I'm a Pearl Diver" | 3:08 |
| 11. | "The Moon" | 5:24 |
| 12. | "(version)" | 4:34 |
| 13. | "Lanterns" | 3:02 |
| 14. | "Antlers" | 3:41 |
| 15. | "Deeply Buried" | 5:23 |
| 16. | "Wake Me Up" | 3:23 |
| 17. | "I Listen Close" | 2:16 |
| 18. | "The Glow, Pt. 4" | 3:21 |
| 19. | "You're Standing on the Ground" | 1:37 |
| 20. | "Phil Elvrum's Will" | 1:26 |
| 21. | "There's No Invincible Disguise That Lasts All Day" | 2:03 |
| Total length: | 68:40 | |
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