''Pony Express Record'' is the fifth studio album by American post-hardcore band

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, released in 1994 by Epic Records. Although signing to a major label from the

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shocked and alienated some fans of the group, ''Pony Express Record'' proved to be a challenging release, mixing diverse musical styles.

Reception

''Pony Express Record'' has received considerable critical acclaim. Greg Prato of

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retrospectively regarded it as "one of the most underrated rock records of the '90s". In 2003, '' Stylus Magazine'' writer Deen Freelon wrote that the album was "a jaw-dropping, head-scratching masterpiece back in '94 and remains so today". ''

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'' placed the album at number 29 on its original 1999 list of the top 100 albums of the 1990s.

Track listing

All songs written by

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, except where noted. ;PonyExpressRecord.com exclusive MP3s #"Little by Little (vox)" #"Little by Little (no vox)" #"Circus Metal (PXR demo)" #"Kissi Penny (PXR demo)" #"Gang of $ (PXR demo)" #"X-French Tee Shirt (PXR demo)"

Personnel

Personnel per booklet. ; Band *

– lead vocals, guitars *Stuart Hill – bass * Nathan Larson – guitar * Adam Wade – drums Production *

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