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Discography

*''Glory in Excelsior'' (2001) *''The Third Unplanned Child'' (2002) *''Deborah'' (2002) *''Dodge'' (2003) *''Builder'' (2004) *''The Christmas Day EP'' (2005) (John Lindenbaum solo EP) *''The Company Town'' (2006) *''The Easter Sunday EP'' (2007)

External links

''Rust Belt Music'' official websiteInterview in ''DIY or Else''''Junkmail'' review of ''Deborah'' (in Portuguese)
American alternative country groups American synth-pop groups Musical groups established in 2001 Musical groups from San Francisco