''Stranded Under Endless Sky'' is the first extended play by American

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. A follow-up to the band's first studio album, ''

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'', ''Stranded Under Endless Sky'' was released on compact disc through the band's own label,

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, on July 26, 2005. A 140-gram 12" vinyl version was released earlier that month, on July 16, 2005, through Republic of Texas Recordings and

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; it was limited to 100 copies on clear vinyl and 900 copies on black vinyl.

Reception

''Stranded Under Endless Sky'' was met with positive critical reception. James Mason of

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noted that the album packs "enough emotion and provocative instrumental storytelling to fully engage and satisfy even the most jaded listener" and served as a great introduction and for fans, a perfect teaser for the next album.

Track listing

References

External links

''Stranded Under Endless Sky''
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