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Kelly MinnisSteven Kennedy (5)Michael ScarboroughJessica KempenEdward ReisnerColin WituckiKatie Keller (2)

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The Ex-Optimists — February

February

Releases

Albums

Bee Corpse Collector

2013

Soaking Up The Cathode Rays

2010

EPs

20 Seconds To Live American

2009

Tracks by The Ex-Optimists

24 tracks in our catalogue

(Let's Do) The End of the World20 Seconds To Live American

(Let's Do) The End Of The WorldSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

(Untitled 1)Soaking Up The Cathode Rays

(Untitled 2)Soaking Up The Cathode Rays

Applekiss20 Seconds To Live American

(Let's Do) The End of the World20 Seconds To Live American
11:21
(Let's Do) The End Of The WorldSoaking Up The Cathode Rays
7:48
(Untitled 1)Soaking Up The Cathode Rays
0:25
(Untitled 2)Soaking Up The Cathode Rays
0:10
Applekiss20 Seconds To Live American
1:42
ApplekissSoaking Up The Cathode Rays
1:36
Burn BrightSoaking Up The Cathode Rays
4:24
Dead EyesBee Corpse Collector
8:00
Disciples Of The SunSoaking Up The Cathode Rays
3:07
Do No HarmBee Corpse Collector
12:23

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ApplekissSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Burn BrightSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Dead EyesBee Corpse Collector

Disciples Of The SunSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Do No HarmBee Corpse Collector

Do No HarmSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

FireboySoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Go With the Scro20 Seconds To Live American

Let's Go To Sleep & DreamBee Corpse Collector

Love Conquers SomeSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Never Lose That FeelingBee Corpse Collector

No High-FivesBee Corpse Collector

Portrait Of An Artist In FlamesBee Corpse Collector

PostcardsBee Corpse Collector

She's Gone ColdSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Summer At SeaBee Corpse Collector

Tear Down The WallsSoaking Up The Cathode Rays

Wrecking Ball20 Seconds To Live American

Wrecking BallSoaking Up The Cathode Rays