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In the early 00's, Paleface reconstructed his career in the Lower East Side, especially at the
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Paleface composed in this period. Paleface also played gigs with The Moldy Peaches and other New York emerging rock bands like
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Paleface to a major label deal in 1991. He wrote and recorded his first album, which includes "Burn and Rob" and "There's Something About A Truck" among others. He went on tour with
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Paleface and drummer Mo spent the next year touring from coast to coast in support of the album, including performances at festivals such as
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