''Smile or Die'' is the second studio album by American indie-folk group Insomniac Folklore. It was recorded by Chris George and

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and was released in September 2005. This album is mostly guitar and vocals with minimal accompaniment. Smile or Die was on the

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Track listing

Personnel

;Insomniac Folklore *

– Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Cello, lyricist, composer, songwriter * Britta Cooper – backing vocals on "Intro/Wrists"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Smile or Die 2005 albums Insomniac Folklore albums