Mystic Chords of Memory is an American

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duo consisting of Christopher Gunst of

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and Jen Cohen of

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History

Mystic Chords of Memory released their self-titled debut album, '' Mystic Chords of Memory'', on

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in 2004. The band also released '' Tree Colored See'', a collaborative album with

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, on

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in 2006.

Name

The phrase ''mystic chords of memory'' appears in the last paragraph of

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Discography

Albums

* '' Mystic Chords of Memory'' (2004) * '' Tree Colored See'' (2006) with

Singles

* "Broaden a New Sound" (2006) with

References

External links

Mystic Chords of Memory
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Memory, Mystic Chords Of American alternative rock groups American musical duos Rough Trade Records artists