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From a Basement on the Hill

by Elliott Smith

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    372
  • 2000's
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    18
  • 2004
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    5
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.
Overall Rating: 3.5285 From a Basement on the Hill is ranked overall as 3.5285 out of 4 stars
Avg. Critic Score: 3.3044 From a Basement on the Hill has an avg. critic score of 3.3044 out of 4 stars

From a Basement on the Hill Album Reviews

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Excellent
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Very Good
3
 
(25)
Good
2
 
(0)
Fair
1
 
(1)
Poor
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(5)

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