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| Released | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4 at 11:19 | |||
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Rumor Had It was the first EP released by A Balladeer. It was released by the band itself, not being signed by a record label. It was re-issued in December 2007.
(All songs written by Marinus de Goederen unless otherwise noted)
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