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Discography

Studio albums

*''Pretendo'' (2005) Country Club Records *''Pretendo ] ' (2008) Country Club Records

Compilations

*''Copper Press No. 25 CD (2005) 54-40 or Fight! Records

References

*[ Allmusicbr>Aced Magazine interviewPunk News
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External links

* Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups from New York City {{US-indie-rock-band-stub