| This Is Rock'n'Roll | ||||
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| Released | 16 July 2001 | |||
| Studio | E.M.G. Studio North Hollywood | |||
| Genre | Rock, hard rock | |||
| Length | 54:16 | |||
| Label | Sanctuary | |||
| Producer | The Quireboys C. J. Eriksson | |||
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| Kerrang! |   [1] |
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