| The Clisto E.P. | ||||
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| Released | 2007 | |||
| Recorded | Golliwog Farm | |||
| Genre | Experimental | |||
| Length | 20:53 | |||
| Label | Klanggalerie | |||
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The Clisto E.P. is the fourth EP by Thighpaulsandra released in 2007. [1] The extended play dips into hard rock and noise rock across its four songs. It would be Thighpaulsandra's final release before an eight-year hiatus.
All tracks are written by Thighpaulsandra.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clisto" | 4:28 |
| 2. | "The Woman from the Hospital" | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Margaret" | 6:14 |
| 4. | "Am Smear Challenger" | 4:58 |
| Total length: | 20:53 | |
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