The West Is the Future

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The West Is the Future
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 5, 2004
Genre Indie rock
Label Chairkickers' Union Music
Kid Dakota chronology
So Pretty
(2002)
The West Is the Future
(2004)
A Winner's Shadow
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Pitchfork (7.2/10) [2]

The West Is the Future is a 2004 album by Kid Dakota.

Track listing

  1. "Pilgrim" (Jackson) – 3:44
  2. "Homesteader" (Jackson) – 7:30
  3. "Pine Ridge" (Jackson) – 4:24
  4. "Ivan" (Jackson) – 3:36
  5. "Ten Thousand Lakes" (Jackson) (download) – 5:06
  6. "Starlight Motel" (Jackson) – 8:02
  7. "Winterkill" (Brain, Jackson) – 6:05
  8. "2001" (Jackson) – 9:48
  9. "Atomic Pilgrim" (Jackson) – 3:23

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References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r711264
  2. Murphy, Matthew (2004-10-31). "Kid Dakota: The West Is The Future; Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2013-05-08.