"Stiff Kittens" | |
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Single by Blaqk Audio | |
from the album CexCells | |
Released | August 2007 |
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre | Electronica, synthpop |
Length | 3:47 |
Label | Interscope |
Songwriter(s) | Havok/Puget |
Producer(s) | Dave Bascombe |
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