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frontman Daniel Davies, who had joined the group but left prior to the album's release. As with previous albums, instrumental tracks are named with numbers. Vocal tracks are named with words.

Track listing

Standard release

Personnel

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– bass * Rob Oswald – drums * Daniel Davies – vocals ("The Cynics", "Jimmy D", Never Say Die")

References

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