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''Love at the End of the World'' is the third full-length album from Canadian rock musician Sam Roberts. The album was first released in Canada on May 20, 2008, in the Netherlands on September 19, in the UK on October 13, and in the US on February 3, 2009. ''Love at the End of the World'' debuted at #1 on the
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, selling 9,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified Gold in Canada in November 2008. It won the 2009
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. The album cover is based on an illustration by Elisabeth Moch.


Singles

"Them Kids" was the first single released, originally through
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on March 4. The music video debuted on April 22. On the week of August 14, "
Them Kids "Them Kids" is a song by Canadian musician Sam Roberts. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, ''Love at the End of the World''. The song was released through iTunes on March 4, 2008. The song was a success in Canada, rea ...
" reached No. 1 on the Canadian
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Reception

The album received positive reviews from
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and
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, with a mixed review in
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Track listing


iTunes Bonus Tracks

The following tracks were available with the iTunes pre-order of the album. #
  • "Them Kids
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    Remix]" - 3:31


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    - ''Love At The End Of The World'' official site 2008 albums Sam Roberts albums Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year albums {{2008-rock-album-stub