''When'' is a studio album by

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, released on

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in 2001. It peaked at number 44 on the

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Critical reception

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gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, saying, "With its smart, confident arrangements, consistent tone, and fascinating personal themes, the album sees Gallo making a bold, confident, and mature musical step of considerable relevance." James Keast of ''

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'' described it as "an atypical, eccentric and occasionally atonal exploration of simple sounds and dissonant piano and guitar plinking." Alex Needham of ''

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'' said, "Gallo may not be renowned for subtlety in his life, but he’s a master of it in his work." David M. Pecoraro of ''

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'' gave the album a 7.3 out of 10, describing it as "a gorgeous collection of songs which paint an undeniably clear picture of their creator." In 2015, '' Clash'' included it on the "7 of the Best: Albums by Artists More Famous for Other Things" list.

Critical reception

Track listing

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