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Track listing

Bonus track

Personnel

* Ron Eriksen - Vocals, Guitar * Brett Eriksen - Guitar * James Lareau - Bass * Matt Jordan - Drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Man of Straw 1989 albums Caroline Records albums Metal Blade Records albums Viking (band) albums