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- ↑ Allmusic review of Alive
- 1 2 "Maria Christensen Wishes You Happy Gay Pride!" - interview by Jed Ryan
- ↑ Maria Christensen - Maria Christensen @AllMusic.com Retrieved 7-15-2018.
- 1 2 3 Karmine Alers' official Web site
- ↑ CD Universe overview of Alive
- 1 2 Allmusic charts
- ↑ CD Baby: Beautiful Now
- ↑ CD Baby: For You...
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