The Duo EP: Volume One

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The Duo EP: Volume One
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ReleasedApril, 2007
Label Columbia/Aware Records
Kyle Riabko chronology
Before I Speak
(2005)
The Duo EP: Volume One
(2007)
Song For Amanda: The EP
(2008)

The Duo EP: Volume One is a 2007 EP by Kyle Riabko.

Kyle Riabko is a Canadian singer, guitarist, composer and actor who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This record was recorded over just five days in February at VROOM! Studios. All melodic instruments and vocals on the record are by Kyle Riabko. All percussive instruments are by Dylan Thomas Hermiston. [1]

Track listing

  1. "The Rules Of The Game"
  2. "Slow Down Mary"
  3. "San Francisco"
  4. "Far Away From Home"
  5. "Tease Me Mary"
  6. "Nothing More"

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References

  1. "Album: The Duo EP: Volume One". Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-15.