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
SourceRating
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. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  2. 1 2 Wilson, Carl (May 3, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  3. Berquist, Josh (30 April 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". PopMatters. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  4. Gaerig, Andrew (May 1, 2007). "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  5. Gumshoe. "Review: Tears of the Valedictorian". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
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