''Offend Maggie'' is the ninth

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, released October 7, 2008 on

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. Over the summer the band put up sheet music for the song "Fresh Born" online, and invited fans to record their own version. The title track is streaming on the label's website, while ''

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'' is streaming short clips of various songs on the album. The album was issued in the UK on October 13, 2008 via

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Critical reception

Reviews were generally positive with most critics noting the band's move towards a more mature, guitar-oriented rock sound - "The album's all fretboard, no circuit board, and it feels most comfortable that way."

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Ed Rodriguez, Greg Saunier, John Dieterich, and Satomi Matsuzaki.

CD

Vinyl

Personnel

- production, mixing *Ian Pellicci, Jay Pellicci - recording, vocals *Eli Crews - recording *Tomoo Gokita - art work *Hodaka Hamada - design

References

External links

Billboard review of Offend Maggie
{{Authority control 2008 albums Deerhoof albums Kill Rock Stars albums