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. It was first given limited release in July 2006, and has attained critical acclaim and a large amount of radio play on both sides of the Atlantic.

About the single

The debut single "Fallen" was released 17 July 2006. Produced by

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's Parr Street Studios; it received airplay on both sides of the Atlantic. There has been a phenomenal response stateside, including regular airplay on

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and an interview and acoustic session on

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's The Big Break, a slot usually reserved for US talent. In the UK, Fallen has received regional & national airplay including by

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; who have recently playlisted the track in

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, Scotland and London; a rare feat for an unsigned band, causing

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It received over 250,000 downloads in under 48 hours and helped their debut album

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enter the iTunes top 100 albums at #47.

Track listing

Limited Edition CD

# Fallen (4:50) # How Long Have I Lost (5:08) # Fallen (radio edit) (3:50)

7" vinyl

# Fallen # How Long Have I Lost # Fallen (radio edit)

References

DIY review of 'Fallen'Whisperin And Hollerin review of 'Fallen''Fallen' review @ Pet EnemaLeeds Music Scene ReviewAlternate Link
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