Review of Blue Spring (2001) by Sean V — 05 Dec 2007

Great music by "Thee Michelle Gun Elephant".

This review of Blue Spring (2001) was written by Sean V on 05 Dec 2007.

Blue Spring has generally received positive reviews.

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