''Fallow'' is the debut studio album by

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. It was released in 1997 on

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, and in 1999 on

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in the

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. The songs "Letter of Resignation" and "Anchorless" were originally written for

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, the band which John K. Samson left to form the Weakerthans. "Letter of Resignation" appeared on the '' Propagandhi/F.Y.P.'' split 7-inch and "Anchorless" on the album ''

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''.

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, the band's current label, rereleased ''Fallow'' (along with ''

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'') in Canada on November 6, 2007.

Track listing

All songs written by John K. Samson, John P. Sutton, and

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, except where noted. #"Illustrated Bible Stories for Children" – 1:43 #"Diagnosis" – 2:40 #"Confessions of a Futon-Revolutionist" – 2:15 #"None of the Above" – 4:18 #"Letter of Resignation" – 3:23 #"Leash" – 3:07 #"Wellington's Wednesdays" – 3:01 #"The Last Last One" – 3:09 #"Greatest Hits Collection" – 3:03 #"Sounds Familiar" – 2:29 #"Anchorless" (John K. Samson, Chris Hannah, Jord Samolesky) – 3:51 #"Fallow" – 5:27

References

{{Authority control 1997 albums The Weakerthans albums G7 Welcoming Committee Records albums