The Slackers will release a new album on Feb. 19 via Rare Breed/Paper + Plastick Records distribution, self-releasing the album proper on their own Special Potato label.
The band is celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2016.
Track listing:
1. The Boss
2. By the Time I Get to Sleep
3. Go Go Go!
4. Working Overtime
5. Spin I'm In
6. I Want to be Your Girl
7. Pockets of A Rich Man
8. Run Till We Can't Outrun
9. Things I Can't Forget
10. Truth Comes Knocking
11. Chewing On A Face
12. Spaceman
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