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Discography

Studio albums

*''All Over the Land'' (1997, Flydaddy Records)

Singles & EPs

*''Spinning at 45 Revolutions Per Minute'' (1995, Tru Luv) *"Teen Death" (1995, Tru Luv)

Members

* Seana Carmody - vocals, guitar * Matt Fein - organ, guitar * Orrin Anderson - drums * Sam Mallery - bass, vocals

References

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