Xs on Your Eyes | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 15, 2008 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
Length | 48:01 | |||
Label | Absolutely Kosher, & | |||
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | (5.0/10) [1] |
Under the Radar | (8/10) [2] |
Spectrum Culture | (2.0/5.0) [3] |
World of Music | [4] |
Kabelbulme | (positive) [5] |
QRO Magazine | (7.4/10) [6] |
Reax | [7] |
The Line of Best Fit | (93/100) [8] |
Magicrpm.com | (positive) [9] |
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