''Easy Wonderful'' is the sixth studio album by the American

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, released on October 5, 2010, on

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. From August 24 to October 18, 2010, videos for all of the tracks on the album were posted to

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. The first single from the album, "

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," was released on iTunes and through the band's website on August 3, 2010. It was the last album to feature Joe Pisapia, who left the band shortly before the album’s release. ''Easy Wonderful'' peaked at #22 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and reached #2 on the Alternative Albums chart.

Reception

''Easy Wonderful'' received positive reviews from critics. On

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, the album holds a score of 81/100 based on 10 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim."

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

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