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(previously) The curtain lowers for the Intermission… Songs from the Simulation. Novas 4.1: Machines I wanna be a machine, strong and clean, with no human feelings. It would be easier I mean if I can...
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(previously) The Intermission continues. The Simulation Subjects had relived the moment of World War III so many times over, even the System started to doubt its programming. Novas 4.2: Ghosts If I...
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View ArticlePlaylist Notes: Novas 4.4: Stars
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View ArticlePlaylist Notes: Novas 5.1: Up To An Ivory Tower
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View ArticlePlaylist Notes: Novas 0.2: The Earth Forever Turning
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View ArticlePlaylist Notes: Novas 0.3: The Second Hand Unwinds
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