| The Folded Palm | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 34:16 | |||
| Label | Absolutely Kosher | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Cokemachineglow | 85% [2] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10 [3] |
| PopMatters | (mixed) [4] |
| Stylus Magazine | C+ [5] |
The Folded Palm is the third album by Frog Eyes, released on September 14, 2004, on Absolutely Kosher Records. [1] [4]
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