''The Old Days Feeling'' is a collection of out-of-print, reissued, and unreleased songs by American musician

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. Additionally, the album features collaborative work by

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and

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. Released to a positive reception in 2008, the album received a score of 7/10 by

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Production

In the genre of

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recorded in a

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style, many tracks are similar in nature to Mirah's debut album, ''

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''. Additionally, the album features collaborative work by

, who had produced ''

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'' and '' C'mon Miracle'', and

, who also wrote the

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. It was released on the record label Modern Radio on July 15, 2008.

Reception

The album met a largely positive reception.

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gave it 7.5/10,

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gave it 3.5/5, and

gave it 7/10.

Track listing

# "Location Temporary" - 1:17 # "Slighted" - 2:09 # "Don't Go" - 2:17 # "Dreamboat" - 1:34 # "Lone Star" - 2:24 # "Take Me Out Riding" - 1:22 # "Heat Gets Hotter" - 1:55 # "Birthday Present" - 1:35 # "The Place" - 2:16 # "Get It?" - 1:38 # "Land Ho!" - 2:53 # "The Sun" - 3:01 # "Don't!" - 2:54 # "Lonesome Sundown" - 3:32

References

External links

MirahMusic.com
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