Pony Express Record is a 1994 album by the Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

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-based post-hardcore group Shudder to Think

Shudder to Think

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. It was their first album to be recorded for Epic records

Epic Records

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. Although switching to a major label from the independent Dischord records

Dischord Records

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 shocked and alienated some fans of the group, Pony Express Record proved to be a challenging release, mixing musical styles as diverse as jazz, art-rock, glam, post-punk, noise rock and folk. It is also regarded as one of the most underrated albums of the 90s, and has received considerable critical acclaim. Pitchfork Media

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 placed the album as #29 on their original 1999 issue of Top 100 Albums of the 90s.

Track listing

1. "Hit Liquor" – 4:08
2. "Gang of $" – 3:45
3. "9 Fingers on You" – 2:41
4. "Sweet Year Old" – 4:52
5. "Earthquakes Come Home" – 3:44
6. "Kissi Penny" – 3:06
7. "X-French Tee Shirt" – 4:06
8. "No RM.9, Kentucky" – 5:34
9. "Chakka" – 4:47
10. "Own Me" – 4:48
11. "So Into You" – 3:43 (Atlanta Rhythm Section
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12. "Trackstar" - 6:47
13. "Full Body Anchor" - 1:50

PonyExpressRecord.com Exclusive Mp3's

1. "Little by Little (vox)"
2. "Little by Little (no vox)"
3. "Circus Metal (PXR demo)"
4. "Kissi Penny (PXR demo)"
5. "Gang of $ (PXR demo)"
6. "X-French Tee Shirt (PXR demo)"