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372:). The title of the fifth track, "Take The Bit Between Your Teeth," is another reference to The Well of Loneliness. The literary references continue on the sixth track, with "Oh Sombra!" The song's Spanish lyrics are a
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241:is the second album by English
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1494:Miron, Dan (26 January 2005).
1445:"Electrelane: The Power Out".
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1152:"Electrelane find their voice"
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812:"The Valleys" (Electrelane,
309:All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP)
1654:Singles, B-Sides & Live
1412:Ott, Chris (1 March 2004).
1179:Ott, Chris (2 March 2004).
825:"Oh Sombra!" (Electrelane,
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835:"This Deed" (Electrelane,
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356:'s 1928 lesbian novel,
222:Released: 26 April 2004
777:Critical reception to
359:The Well of Loneliness
1119:Edwards, Tom (2004).
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382:Juan Boscán Almogáver
270:Signing with Too Pure
69:April 2003 – May 2003
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892:Rachel Dalley – bass
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414:Professional ratings
1636:No Shouts, No Calls
1615:Rock It to the Moon
1426:on 21 February 2014
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