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" Primal Scream could be the biggest band in the world. They are fantastic when they make rock records - once every 10 years. "

Steven Van Zandt

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" 'Soulfire' is a collection of stuff I've done in the past. Each song is an element of who I am: There's a doo-wop song on the album; a blues song, R&B and some jazz. For people who are going to be hearing me for the first time, it's an introduction to who I am. "

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