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released by

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and their first full-length record. It was released on

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on March 7, 2006. ''

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'' described the album as "tuneful, quiet pop that borrows a thing or two from

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." The thirteen tracks were co-written by

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and Steve Tannen, who alternate between lead and harmony vocals in various tracks. Several songs from the album were featured in television shows and films: * "Gotta Have You" appeared in an episode of the sitcom ''

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'' and a Chinese audio-drama ''Foxy Guy'' * "World Spins Madly On" appeared in the film '' Because I Said So'', an episode of ''

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'', an episode of ''

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”, and an episode of

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* "Painting by Chagall" appeared in the 2007 film '' The Heartbreak Kid'' * "Stars" appeared in a 2007

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winter advertisement * "Living in Twilight" appeared in the episode "Legacy" of "

", and the episode "Touched by an 'A'-ngel" of "

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Track listing

Personnel

*Deb Talan –

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*Steve Tannen – vocals, guitar, keyboard, percussion *

Frank Lenz Frank Lenz (born 18 June 1967 in San Leandro, California) is a drummer from Southern California who has done work for many bands and artists, including Richard Swift, The Weepies, Everest, Pedro The Lion, Starflyer 59, Lassie Foundation, Duralu ...

–

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*Erik Klass – drums *Whynot Jansveld – bass,

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Meghan Toohey Meghan Toohey is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, producer, and performer from Massachusetts who resides in New York City. After fronting a Boston-based band called The So and So's, Toohey moved to LA and switched her focus to playing ...

– keyboard, electric guitars *Joe Ross – mixing *Matt Searle – mixing

References

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