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If there is a flaw, it’s the runtime and the emotional exhaustion. Iowa is a difficult listen. This is not an album you put on to get hyped for a gym session. It is a ritual. By the time you reach the hidden track, you feel like you’ve survived a car crash. For casual listeners, the lack of variety compared to Vol. 3 might be jarring. slipknot iowa download
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