"A Heavy Abacus" is the third and final single from Welsh
alternative rock
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The Joy Formidable
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's debut album ''
The Big Roar
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, and stayed on chart for fifteen weeks.
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Track listing
*;Digital download
#A Heavy Abacus – 3:40
Personnel
* Ritzy Bryan – composer, guitar, vocals
* Rhydian Dafydd Davies – bass, composer, illustrations, vocals
* Matt Thomas – drums
Charts
References
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2011 singles
The Joy Formidable songs
2009 songs
Atlantic Records singles