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Flowershop Recordings in Europe. The first single from it was "Parrot", released on Yellow Vinyl. The album was toured across the UK and Europe with Steph Jones and Dan Lazenby joining the band for live performances after drummer Daman's departure. Touring included a performance in the
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was released on 11 June 2011 on This Is Fake DIY Records. The album was written by Adam Taylor and Louise Mason and James
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