Southern Gothic (album)

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Southern Gothic
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Studio album by The Constellations
Released June 21, 2010
Genre Hip hop, rock, psychedelic rock [1]
Label Virgin Records

Southern Gothic is the debut album by Atlanta-based hip hop/rock band The Constellations. It was released on June 21, 2010 and features cameo appearances from Cee-Lo Green and Asher Roth. "Perfect Day" has been featured in films and TV shows such as Horrible Bosses , Chuck and Suits .

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Track listing

  1. "Setback" - 5:23
  2. "Perfect Day" - 4:24
  3. "Love Is a Murder (Feat. Cee-Lo) - 3:46
  4. "December" - 4:11
  5. "Take a Ride" - 4:57
  6. "We're Here to Save the Day (Feat. Asher Roth)" - 3:29
  7. "Felicia" - 3:29
  8. "Step Right Up" - 9:15
  9. "What I See" - 5:42
  10. "Weighing Me Down" 3:59
  11. "On My Way Up" - 5:40

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References

  1. "Constellations". Spin . February 9, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2016.