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| Step into the Light | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 41 minutes | |||
| Label | Philo | |||
| Producer | Ben Wisch | |||
| Patty Larkin chronology | ||||
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Of the album, reviewer George Graham wrote: "Her 1985 debut album Step into the Light introduced us to a fine artist who was musically sophisticated, an astute lyricist, and one who could also show a keen sense of humor from time to time." [2]
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