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| Swimmeret | |
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| Studio album by Espadrille | |
| Released | 2001 |
| Recorded | 2000 |
| Genre | Alternative |
| Label | Spare Me Records |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
Swimmeret was the debut album of Espadrille, whose members were Alice Cohen (formerly of The Vels and Die Monster Die), instrumentalist Bill Miller, and drummer John Flack.
"Swimmeret" was issued in 2001 under the Spare Me Records label.
All Music Guide's review of Swimmeret
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