''The Speakeasy'' is the third studio album by American punk rock band

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. It was released on November 9, 2010, on

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that "while ''The Speakeasy'' is good, it sounds as though the band got too comfortable with themselves." ''

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'' wrote that "if you can get past some political self-congratulation, ''The Speakeasy'' is an energetic, often observant record."

Track listing

References

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