''The Virgin Digital Sessions'' was an internet-only EP release from

the Hold Steady The Hold Steady is an American rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (g ...

in early 2005. Versions of the album were distributed in the

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format by

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and SpiralFrog, among other online retailers. Alternate mixes of the first three tracks subsequently appeared in the ''

Separation Sunday ''Separation Sunday'' is the second studio album by the American indie rock band the Hold Steady, released on May 3, 2005, through Frenchkiss Records. Produced by Dean Baltulonis and Dave Gardner, the album is the last to feature founding drummer ...

'' LP, with the notable exception of "212 Margarita".

Track listing

All songs were written by

Craig Finn Craig A. Finn (born August 22, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the frontman of the American indie rock band the Hold Steady, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums. Prior to forming the Hold Steady, ...

. #"Your Little Hoodrat Friend" – 3:52 #"Don't Let Me Explode" – 2:29 #"Crucifixion Cruise" – 1:32 #"212 Margarita" – 3:42

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Virgin Digital Sessions 2005 EPs The Hold Steady albums