The Virgin Digital Sessions was an internet-only EP

Extended play

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 release from the Hold Steady

The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2004. The band consists of Craig Finn , Tad Kubler , Galen Polivka , Bobby Drake , and Steve Selvidge...

 in early 2005. Versions of the album were distributed in the MP3

MP3

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 format by Amazon.com

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 and SpiralFrog

Spiralfrog

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, among other online retailers. Alternate mixes of the first three tracks subsequently appeared in the Separation Sunday

Separation Sunday

Separation Sunday is the second studio album by The Hold Steady, released on May 3, 2005 through Frenchkiss Records. A concept album, Separation Sunday follows the stories of Craig , Holly , a sometimes addict, sometimes prostitute, sometimes born again Christian/Catholic ; Charlemagne, a pimp; and...

LP

LP album

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, with the notable exception of "212 Margarita".

Track listing

All songs were written by Craig Finn

Craig Finn

Craig Finn is an American singer and guitarist. He is best known as the front man for bands Lifter Puller and The Hold Steady. He currently lives in New York City...

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1. "Your Little Hoodrat Friend" – 3:52
2. "Don't Let Me Explode" – 2:29
3. "Crucifixion Cruise" – 1:32
4. "212 Margarita" – 3:42