''You Will Go To The Moon'' is the third album by the Canadian folk band

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, released in 1997. The title track was inspired by the

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Critical reception

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'' wrote: "Right from the start, these Canadians show their debt to eclectic pop (read: XTC), and it all sounds a little too calculating and tied up in ribbons. But it's hard to resist the plentiful melodies, harmonies, exotics, and jokes." The ''

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'' praised the "clever wordsmithery, spot-the-pop-reference tomfoolery, stylistic swings and, of course, close vocal harmonies."

Track listing

# "Michigan Militia" - 3:18 # "Get In The Car" - 2:36 # "

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) - 3:58 # "Lazlo's Career" - 4:13 # "Sahara" - 3:50 # "Lee" - 3:37 # "No No Raja" - 2:57 # "The Incredible Medicine Show" - 3:48 # "Your New Boyfriend" - 2:04 # "Kick In The Ass" - 2:18 # "Boo Time" - 2:25 # "Love Set Fire" - 4:25 # "You Will Go To The Moon" - 2:12

References

External links

Album information page
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