''The King of Whys'' is the ninth studio album by

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musician

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under the moniker

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. Announced on May 25, 2016, the record was released on July 29, 2016. The album was recorded at April Base Studios in Eau Claire, WI. The first single, "Lost", was released via

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on May 25, 2016. Kinsella collaborated with S. Carey who produced the album during two nine-day sessions.

Critical reception

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'', Adam Feibel called it "wrought with restless artistry". Consequence of Sound described it as "A lush, affecting album that probes life’s complexities only to arrive at more questions".

Track listing

All songs written by Mike Kinsella

References

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