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''Dear 23'' is the second album by
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. The album was released in 1990 by DGC records and re-rereleased by Omnivore Recordings in 2018. The first single was "
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Critical reception

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'' called ''Dear 23'' "one of the year`s most engaging albums," writing that it delivers "a contemporary edge to the mid-`60s British Invasion sound of groups such as the Hollies." ''
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'' wrote that group "avoids self- conscious revivalism with strong, intelligent songwriting and a solidly modern rock beat." ''
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'' praised the "harmony-laden power pop sound." ''
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'' wrote that "the sound, coaxed to life by English producer John Leckie, seemed to literally erupt from the speakers, brimming with hooks, harmonies and songs so captivating and effusive, repeated listens became all but mandatory."


Track listing

All tracks by Jon Auer & Ken Stringfellow


Personnel

;The Posies *
Jon Auer Jonathan Paul Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow also participated in the rejuvenated Big Star and in 2003 released ''Private Sid ...
– vocals, guitars *
Ken Stringfellow Kenneth Stuart Stringfellow (born October 30, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star, Stringfellow's discography include ...
– vocals, guitars *Arthur "Rick" Roberts – bass *Mike Musburger – drums ;Technical *Grant Alden – Typography *
Jon Auer Jonathan Paul Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow also participated in the rejuvenated Big Star and in 2003 released ''Private Sid ...
– Engineer, Assistant Engineer *
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– Executive Producer *Fred Kelly – Assistant Engineer *John Leckie – Producer, Engineer, Mixing *
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– Mastering *Karen Moskowitz – Photography *Arthur "Rick" Roberts – Cover Art Concept *Carl Smool – Set Design *Dennis R. White – Art Direction, Set Design


References

{{Authority control 1990 albums The Posies albums Albums produced by John Leckie Geffen Records albums