A Different Kind Of Tension (Special Edition)

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  • Artist: Buzzcocks (See All Albums by Buzzcocks)
  • Date Released: Oct 27, 2008

  • Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Rock

  • Label: EMI

Total Tracks: 38   Total Length: 123:51

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