Sweetheart of the Sun
| Sweetheart of the Sun | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | June 2009 – June 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 42:23 | |||
| Label | Model Music Group | |||
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| The Bangles chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (69/100) |
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| Source | Rating |
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| Blurt | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
| Mojo | |
| The New York Times | (average) |
| No Depression | (favorable) |
| Slant Magazine | |
| Uncut | |
Sweetheart of the Sun is the fifth studio album by American pop rock band the Bangles, released on September 27, 2011. It is the band's second album since their 2003 reunion, and their first as a trio after the departure of longtime member Michael Steele. The twelve-song album was co-produced by the Bangles and Matthew Sweet.