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.'' There are two versions of this song, called "Spybreak! (Long One)" and "Spybreak! (Short One)". The former is approximately three minutes longer than the latter.

Usage in media

The "Short One" version of the song appears in the film ''

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'' during the lobby shootout sequence, and was included on the film's soundtrack. This song was also in the 1997 film, '' Playing God'', the 1999 film, '' Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo'' and in the TV series ''

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Track listing

* CD single 1 # "Spybreak!" (Short One) – 4:04 # "Clang" – 5:27 # "Velvet Pants" – 5:43 # "Spybreak!" (Long One) – 6:58 * CD single 2 # "Spybreak!" (Short One) – 4:04 # "Props Got Mo' Skills" – 2:38 # "Take California" – 7:28 # "Bring Us Together" (Long One) – 6:32 1997 singles Propellerheads songs 1997 songs The Matrix (franchise) music {{1990s-UK-single-stub