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Steve and Lee on James Joyce compilation
August 8, 2007

The long-mentioned Chamber Music compilation, featuring contributions from Steve and Lee, is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2007 by Fire Records (note: the label's site says November 5th, 2007). This compilation features thirty-six artists doing various takes and interpretations of the 1907 James Joyce poem. Other contributors include Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Brado Pond and Mike Watt. This will be released as a double CD and 4�LP.
Thanks Stephen.

Moshe

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