Science and Sorcery (album)

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Science and Sorcery
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Studio album by
Released Flag of Australia (converted).svg 18 April 2009 in Australia
Recorded2008–2009
Genre Psychedelic, funk
Singles from Science and Sorcery
  1. "One to the Other"
    Released: 7 May 2008
  2. "Seven Sevens"
    Released: 27 November 2008
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Science and Sorcery is the second full-length album to come from the psychedelic rock group Wolf & Cub. The album was released on 18 April 2009.

A preview of the album can be found on Wolf & Cub's MySpace, https://www.myspace.com/wolfandcub.

Track listing

  1. "Seven Sevens"
  2. "What Are They Running"
  3. "One to the Other"
  4. "Master"
  5. "Spider's Web"
  6. "Restless Sons"
  7. "Hearts"
  8. "The Loosest of Gooses (Go on Your Own)"
  9. "Blood"
  10. "Burden"
  11. "Tama Swing Soul" (bonus track, iTunes extended version)

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References

  1. "Time Out Sydney | Sydney Events, Activities & Things to do".