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As Seen on Television | ||||
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Released | October 20, 2004 | |||
Studio | Stratosphere Sound and Union Square, New York City | |||
Genre | Indie rock, indie pop | |||
Length | 26:06 | |||
Label | & | |||
Producer | James Baluyut | |||
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