Dot Hacker (EP)

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Dot Hacker
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ReleasedFebruary 21, 2012 [1]
Genre Alternative rock
Language English
Label ORG Music
Dot Hacker chronology
Dot Hacker
(2012)
Inhibition
(2012)

Dot Hacker is the debut self-titled EP by alternative rock band Dot Hacker released in February 2012. The 4-track EP was followed by the release of their full-length debut album, Inhibition , later that year. [2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Inhibition"4:13
2."Order/Disorder"3:57
3."Eye Opener"5:24
4."Rewire"3:52

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References

  1. "Dot Hacker - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  2. "Free Download: Dot Hacker's Dreamy 'Inhibition'". Rolling Stone. February 29, 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2016.