''Dimetrodon'' is the third album from the

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The Doubleclicks The Doubleclicks are a nerd-folk musical duo based in Portland, Oregon, consisting of siblings Laser Malena-Webber (on guitar, ukulele, or cat keyboard) and Aubrey Turner. They first became known for performing nerd-friendly comedy music, inclu ...

, released on June 10, 2014. The album was funded via

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with a goal of $18,000. The campaign exceeded this and raised $80,923, on February 18, 2014, making it the most successful Portland music Kickstarter to date.

Production

The Doubleclicks sought funding for the album via the

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, asking for $18,000. The Kickstarter campaign ended with $80,923 from 1,923 backers; 449% of the sum requested. This was the most successful Portland music Kickstarter campaign to date and also "legitimized

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as a true representative of nerds everywhere."

Track listing

References

External links

* 2014 albums The Doubleclicks albums Kickstarter-funded albums Prehistoric life in popular culture {{2010s-folk-album-stub