Gun of a Preacher Man | ||||
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Released | August 2, 2005 | |||
Recorded | February 2003 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal Hardcore punk | |||
Length | 47:25 | |||
Label | Snapper Records, Secret Records | |||
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All tracks recorded February 1, 2003 in Manchester.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Coma America" | 2:48 |
2. | "Refuse Amen" | 2:56 |
3. | "Justified" | 4:11 |
4. | "Piss Virus" | 3:26 |
5. | "Buy American" | 4:01 |
6. | "Whores of Hollywood" | 1:36 |
7. | "D.R.I.V.E." | 3:46 |
8. | "The Waiting 18" | 3:51 |
9. | "Mayday" | 3:40 |
10. | "Gun of a Preacherman" | 3:33 |
11. | "CK Killer" | 2:16 |
12. | "The Price of Reality" | 4:20 |
13. | "Under the Robe" | 4:01 |
14. | "Here's the Poison" | 5:40 |
Total length: | 47:25 |
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