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- ↑ Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".
- ↑ Powell, Mark (2008). "Samurai". In Samurai (pp.3-13) [CD booklet]. London: Cherry Red Records Group.
- ↑ Joynson, Vernon (1995). The Tapestry of Delights Archived November 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine . London: Borderline Books.
- ↑ "The Web Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic .