“Devolution Working Man Blues” released as a single in the USA. A “radio-only” single it reached #9 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and #11 on the Modern Rock charts.
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Photo: The Alarm,2/21/2003
Description: Credits:Photo provided by Steffen Paulus / www.TurnItUpOrTurnItOff.com
