| The Speed of Cattle | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | February 27, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | Seattle | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 61:18 | |||
| Label | Alias | |||
| Archers of Loaf chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide | A− [2] |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide | [3] |
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