| Fight of My Life | ||||
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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Christian ska | |||
| Label | KMG Records | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms | (not rated) link [1] |
| HM Magazine | (not rated) link [2] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | (not rated) link |
| Real Magazine | (not rated) link |
| CCM Magazine | (not rated) [3] |
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