| The Pipe Dreams of Instant Prince Whippet | ||||
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| Released | September 17, 2002 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll, indie rock | |||
| Label | Fading Captain Series #24 | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10 link |
| PopMatters | link |
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