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
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

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. 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.