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John McEntireBundy K. BrownJeff ParkerDan BitneyJohn HerndonDouglas McCombsDavid Pajo

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19th February 2001

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Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters

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  7. Adverse CamberA Lazarus Taxon
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  10. Along the Banks of RiversMillions Now Living Will Never Die
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