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References
- ↑ "Space Age Playboys | Kory Clarke – Warrior Soul – Mob Research". www.kory-clarke.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Space Age Playboys | Kory Clarke – Warrior Soul – Mob Research". www.kory-clarke.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2012.
- ↑ Allmusic.com review http://www.allmusic.com/album/new-rock-underground-mw0000368465
