| New Songs for Old Problems | ||||
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| Released | 24 May 2019 | |||
| Length | 21:42 | |||
| Label | Middle Kids / EMI | |||
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| DIY |   [2] |
| Dork | [3] |
New Songs for Old Problems is the second extended play by Australian alternative-indie rock band Middle Kids. It was released in May 2019 and peaked at number 44 on the ARIA Charts.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beliefs & Prayers" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Salt Eyes" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Needle" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Real Thing" | 3:10 |
| 5. | "Call Me Snowflake" | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Big Softy" | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 21:42 | |
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| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA) [4] | 44 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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| Various | 24 May 2019 | CD, [5] digital download, [6] streaming, vinyl | Middle Kids / EMI Music / Universal Music Australia / Domino | 7755198 / RUG1011T / LUCKY129T |
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