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Production

''Sometimes Things Just Disappear'' was recorded at Nada Studios in July 2007, with producer John Naclerio, who also served as engineer, and mastered the album.

Release

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Reception

Punknews.org ranked the album at number six on their list of the year's 20 best releases.

Track listing

All songs by Polar Bear Club, all lyrics by Jimmy Stadt, except some in "As 'Twere the Mirror" adapted from quote by

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Release history

Personnel

Personnel per booklet. Polar Bear Club * Jimmy Stadt – vocals * Chris Browne – guitars * Greg Odom – bass * Nate Morris – guitars * Emmett Menke – drums Additional musicians * Jasmyn Belcher – cello (track 10) Production * John Naclerio – producer, engineer, mastering * Richard Minino – illustrations

References

External links

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