''Sharkbite Sessions'' is an EP released in 2005 by

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. During their late 2004 tour promoting the ''

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'' album, the band stopped over at Sharkbite Studios in

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—recorded full-band versions of two songs featured on 2003's ''

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'' EP and one that has become a staple of the Pharmacists' live sets. "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" and "Suspect Device" are covers, originally written and performed by

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, respectively. The EP is only available for paid download from the iTunes Music Store, using the Emusic.com service, and Amazon.com.

Track listing

#"Loyal to My Sorrowful Country" – 2:22 #"Six Months in a Leaky Boat" – 4:10 #"Suspect Device" – 2:44

References

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists albums 2005 EPs {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub