''Dear 23'' is the second album by

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. The album was rereleased by Omnivore Recordings in 2018. The first single was " Golden Blunders," which was later covered by Ringo Starr. "Apology" appears on '' Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976–1995''.

Critical reception

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'' called ''Dear 23'' "one of the year`s most engaging albums," writing that it delivers "a contemporary edge to the mid-`60s British Invasion sound of groups such as the Hollies." ''

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'' wrote that group "avoids self- conscious revivalism with strong, intelligent songwriting and a solidly modern rock beat." '' Spin'' praised the "harmony-laden power pop sound." '' Paste'' wrote that "the sound, coaxed to life by English producer John Leckie, seemed to literally erupt from the speakers, brimming with hooks, harmonies and songs so captivating and effusive, repeated listens became all but mandatory."

Track listing

All tracks by Jon Auer & Ken Stringfellow

Personnel

;The Posies *

Jon Auer Jonathan Paul "Jon" Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow also participated in the rejuvenated Big Star and in 2003 released ''Priv ...

– vocals, guitars *

Ken Stringfellow Kenneth Stuart Stringfellow (born October 30, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star, Stringfellow's discography includ ...

– vocals, guitars *Arthur "Rick" Roberts – bass *Mike Musburger – drums ;Technical *Grant Alden – Typography *

– Engineer, Assistant Engineer *

Gary Gersh Gary Gersh is an American music industry executive who previously managed recording artists including Nirvana, Soundgarden and the Foo Fighters. As president of AEG's touring division he has worked with bands and musicians such as Luke Combs, Tyl ...

– Executive Producer *Fred Kelly – Assistant Engineer *John Leckie – Producer, Engineer, Mixing *

Stephen Marcussen Stephen Marcussen is the founder and chief mastering engineer at Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, California, United States. He has been mastering music since 1979. Biography Marcussen's introduction to music recording happened in 1976 when, at ...

– Mastering *Karen Moskowitz – Photography *Arthur "Rick" Roberts – Cover Art Concept *Carl Smool – Set Design *Dennis R. White – Art Direction, Set Design

References

{{Authority control 1990 albums The Posies albums Albums produced by John Leckie Geffen Records albums