''Like Rats'' is a studio album by American singer-songwriter

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, released on February 19, 2013 on

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. Self-produced by Kozelek, the album is a collection of acoustic

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. The album was released on the same day as Kozelek's live album, '' Live at Phoenix Public House Melbourne'' (2013).

Critical reception

''Like Rats'' received mostly positive reviews. At

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, which assigns a

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rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an

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score of 64, based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".Critic Reviews for Like Rats

. Retrieved 4 May 2013.

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gave the album a mostly positive review stating, "His previous covers albums have been fan favorites, presenting his melancholy takes on songs by

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, and

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, but this new collection may be his most varied and adventurous. The track list portrays a man with broad listening habits, who not only translates these songs into his own particular style but erases the distinctions between genres."

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

– vocals, acoustic guitar

Recording personnel

*Mark Kozelek – producer *Aaron Prellwitz – recording *Nathan Winter – recording *Joshua Stoddard – recording *Gabe Shepard – recording

Artwork

*Mark Kozelek – photography *Et Cetera – sleeve design

References

{{Authority control 2013 albums Mark Kozelek albums Indie folk albums by American artists Albums produced by Mark Kozelek Caldo Verde Records albums 2010s covers albums