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band

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. The four-song EP was released on June 23, 2010, through

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on both

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' 1977 studio album ''

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''. The artwork for the EP was created by the Australian artist Ben Frost, and designed by

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vocalist

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Track listing

# "Pity Animal" – 3:33 # "O You Bright & Risen Angels" – 2:17 # "Communication Letdown" – 2:18 # "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures" – 3:31

Personnel

Continuing with United Nations' ambiguity of contributors, the liner notes for ''Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures'' provide neither writing nor production credits.

References

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External links

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2010 EPs United Nations (band) albums Albums with cover art by Jacob Bannon Deathwish Inc. EPs