Black Sheets Of Rain

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Album Information
  • Artist: Bob Mould (See All Albums by Bob Mould)
  • Date Released: Apr 21, 2008

  • Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Rock

  • Label: VIRGIN

Total Tracks: 12   Total Length: 59:11

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