Yeah OK | |
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Studio album by Not Squares | |
Released | December 6, 2010 |
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Drowned in Sound | 5/10 [1] |
Hot Press | 4/5 [2] |
The Irish Times | [3] |
Loud and Quiet | 2/10 [4] |
State | [5] |
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