Bows + Arrows | ||||
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Studio album by The Walkmen | ||||
Released | February 2, 2004 | |||
Recorded | April–October 2003 | |||
Genre | Post-punk revival, indie rock | |||
Length | 42:45 | |||
Label | Record Collection | |||
Producer | Dave Sardy | |||
The Walkmen chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 78/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Chicago Sun-Times | |
Entertainment Weekly | A |
Mojo | |
NME | 8/10 |
Pitchfork Media | 9.2/10 |
Q | |
Rolling Stone | |
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Bows + Arrows is the second album by The Walkmen, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). The album received a great deal of critical acclaim, appearing on several critics' year-end lists.
"Little House of Savages" and "What's in It for Me" were both included on hit FOX teen drama The O.C. "The Rat" was named Pitchfork Media's #6 single of the year. "The Rat" was selected for the playlist on the video game Major League Baseball 2K7.
"The Rat" was listed at #20 on Pitchfork Media's top 500 songs of the 2000s and at #13 on NME's top 100 songs of the 2000s.
All songs written by The Walkmen.