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Discography

Albums

* ''Reclaim The Streets'' (LP / CD, 1998, Rejected Records) * ''Monk's Not Dead'' (CD, 2000, Rejected Records) * ''Built In Belfast'' (CD, 2004, Bad Dog Records) * ''Boots & Ballads'' (CD, 2009, Deadlamb Records / Dirty Old Man Records / Record Rebellion)

References

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