| Sad but True | ||||
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| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk, indie | |||
| Label | Rev-Ola Records | |||
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Sad but True is the 12th album by West London post punk and indie band The Times recorded in 1987 and released in 1997. [1]
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