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Release Date
2008
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Length
10 tracks
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is the self-titled debut album by the New York indie band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. The album gives a loud, fuzzy, noise-pop feel and was released on Slumberland Records.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart was released in the United States on February 3, 2009 by Slumberland Records. In other territories, the album was released by different labels, including Fortuna Pop! in Europe, Lost & Lonesome Recording Co. in Australia, and Fastcut Records in Japan.
Three singles were released from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart: "Everything with You" on October 14, 2008,[ "Young Adult Friction" on March 31, 2009, and "Come Saturday" on September 8, 2009.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Kip Berman – guitar, vocals
Kurt Feldman – drums
Alex Naidus – bass
Peggy Wang – keyboards, vocals
Production
Jon Chaikin – mastering
Archie Moore – engineering, mixing
Design
Pavla Kopecna – inside photography (CD edition), back cover photography (LP edition)
Kendra Rutledge – front cover photography
Professional Reviews
AllMusic - ★★★☆☆
Culturedeluxe - ★★★★★
The Guardian - ★★★☆☆
Tiny Mix Tapes - ★★☆☆☆
Pitchfork - 8.4/10
Popmatters - 5/10
The Quietus
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