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Pure Cult: for
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644:"Outer Heaven" (Astbury, Duffy, and Dalgety) – 4:54
1301:(liner notes). Black Hill Records. 2022. BHR011VL.
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1649:The Best of Rare Cult
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635:"A Cut Inside" – 3:59
616:All songs written by
205:Released: 7 July 2022
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1103:www.johntempesta.com
868:. 11 December 2019.
336:Professional ratings
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267:Atlantic City Weekly
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1723:Painted on My Heart
1688:She Sells Sanctuary
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