Talahomi Way | ||||
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Released | 19 April 2011 (U.S.) | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 36:16 | |||
Label | Drag City | |||
The High Llamas chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10) [2] |
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