Tears of the Valedictorian
| Tears of the Valedictorian | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| 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
- "Idle Songs" – 2:24
- "Caravan Breakers, They Prey on the Weak and the Old" – 7:35
- ""Stockades"" – 3:27
- "Reform the Countryside" – 5:24
- "The Policy Merchant, the Silver Bay" 2:31
- "Evil Energy, the Ill Twin of..." – 2:42
- "...Eagle Energy" – 1:52
- "Bushels" – 9:13
- "My Boats They Go" – 1:02
References
- ↑ Christopher Monger, James. "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- 1 2 Wilson, Carl (May 3, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ↑ Berquist, Josh (30 April 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". PopMatters. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ↑ Gaerig, Andrew (May 1, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ↑ Gumshoe. "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
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