| See the Whirl | ||||
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| Released | 1981 [1] | |||
| Genre | Post-punk, new wave | |||
| Label | PRE Records - PREX 6 [2] | |||
| Producer | Adam Kidron | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Smash Hits | 8/10 [3] |
See the Whirl is the first and only album by Leeds post-punk band Delta 5. [4] [5]
All tracks composed by Delta 5; except where indicated
Side A
Side B
with:
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