Talk Like Blood | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | October 11, 2005 |
Genre | Math rock, indie rock |
Label | Polyvinyl Records (US) / Own Records (Europe) |
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | 7.0/10.0 link |
PopMatters | 4/10 link |
Stylus | C+ link |
Tiny Mix Tapes | link |
Allmusic | link |
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