''Decimation Blues'' is the sixth and final

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by American folk band

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. It was released on August 19, 2014, through

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. It would be the last release before their disbandment in 2022 due to lead singer Raymond Raposa's death.

Reception

''Decimation Blues'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics. On

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, the album holds a score of 68/100 based on 9 reviews.

Track list

(All songs by Raymond Raposa)

References

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