''Weathervanes'' is the debut studio album by the American

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. The album was released on December 29, 2009. The song "Generator ^ First Floor" was used to help launch the new Twitter redesign on September 14, 2010, and was made available for free download. The same song also appeared in a

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commercial, which first aired in March 2011. The song "Generator ^ Second Floor" was used in the second episode of the

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'', during the scene where Auggie teaches Annie how to fight. The song "Starring" was used in the series premiere episode of MTV's 2012 adaptation of ''

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'', which aired on August 20, 2012. "Starring" plays during the cafeteria scene, when Carly speaks to Simon. The song "We Could be Friends" was used in the 12th episode of ''

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'', titled "Blackout".

Critical reception

Critical response to ''Weathervanes'' has ranged from mixed to positive. As of January 23, 2011, the album has a

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score of 68, based on 18 professional reviews.

Track listing

All songs by Freelance Whales.

References

{{Authority control 2009 albums Freelance Whales albums Mom + Pop Music albums