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Vundabar • Surgery and Pleasure

Loma Vista Recordings • released 2025-03-07

These Boston kids with a New York attitude don't have time for your little dance on the street, you better keep your eyes on where you're going. It's all an act, because under the gritty glitter and trash talk is a heart that beats warm and true.

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