Tears of the Valedictorian

Tears of the Valedictorian
Studio album by Frog Eyes
Released May 1, 2007
Genre Indie
Length 36:14
Label Absolutely Kosher
Producer Daryl Smith/Carey Mercer
Frog Eyes chronology
The Future Is Inter-Disciplinary or Not at All
(2006)		 Tears of the Valedictorian
(2007)		 Paul's Tomb: A Triumph
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Pitchfork Media (8.5/10)[2]
PopMatters (6/10)[3]
Stylus Magazine (B)[4]
Tiny Mix Tapes (4/5)[5]

Tears of the Valedictorian is a 2007 album by Canadian indie rock band Frog Eyes. It has received high critical praise, with Pitchfork Media declaring it "one of their best full-lengths to date" and "recommending" the album.[2]

The album's first single, "Bushels," also received praise when it was released on Pitchfork on February 1.

Track listing

  1. "Idle Songs" – 2:24
  2. "Caravan Breakers, They Prey on the Weak and the Old" – 7:35
  3. ""Stockades"" – 3:27
  4. "Reform the Countryside" – 5:24
  5. "The Policy Merchant, the Silver Bay" 2:31
  6. "Evil Energy, the Ill Twin of..." – 2:42
  7. "...Eagle Energy" – 1:52
  8. "Bushels" – 9:13
  9. "My Boats They Go" – 1:02

References

  1. ^ Christopher Monger, James. "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1028789. Retrieved 3 August, 2009. 
  2. ^ a b Wilson, Carl (May 3, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/10167-tears-of-the-valedictorian/. Retrieved 3 August, 2009. 
  3. ^ Berquist, Josh (30 April 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". PopMatters. http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/frog-eyes-tears-of-the-valedictorian. Retrieved 3 August, 2009. 
  4. ^ Gaerig, Andrew (May 1, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Stylus Magazine. http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/frog-eyes/tears-of-the-valedictorian.htm. Retrieved 3 August, 2009. 
  5. ^ Gumshoe. "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Tiny Mix Tapes. http://www.tinymixtapes.com/Frog-Eyes,3384. Retrieved 3 August, 2009.