| "Synthicide" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by SSQ | |
| from the album Playback | |
| B-side | "Fire" |
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:38 |
| Songwriter(s) | Jon St. James |
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