| Wai Notes | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album (demo)by | |
| Released | February 2007 |
| Label | Drag City |
| Producer | Valgeir Sigurðsson |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.2/10) [1] |
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