| To Go Home | ||||
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| Released | February 20, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Length | 14:38 | |||
| Label | Merge (US) 4AD (Europe) | |||
| Producer | M. Ward | |||
| M. Ward chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 5.7/10 link |
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All songs by Matt Ward except where noted.
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