Reading, Writing & Arithmetic

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Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 38:28

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Melancholy & Beautiful

chaduran

So, so good. I have bought this particular album in every format at least two times. Roommates throughout the years can attest to it being in constant rotation, probably more so than any other album I have ever owned. This is such a melancholy album, even though much of it is upbeat, with jangly guitars and an odd sense of melody. Harriet Wheeler's voice is truly one-of-a-kind, childlike yet totally assured and lovely. I recommend tracks 1-10. IT IS TIME FOR A REMASTERED VERSION OF THIS!!!

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