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The Love Rocks | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 22, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | J-Pop | |||
Length | 56:19 | |||
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Producer | Dreams Come True | |||
Dreams Come True chronology | ||||
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