These songs have been recorded during the Pass Me The Devil & Water Please sessions in September 2006. The Porpoise And The Whale appears to be much more than out takes however. It seems to be arranged in the form of a concept EP

Extended play

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as it contains recurring lyrics about a girl named Allie, a place named Clifton, and imagery and themes related to love and longing.

Track listing

1. "A Song Of Pain"
2. "A Song Of Hope"
3. "Clifton's Got You"
4. "A Fools Waltz"
5. "It's A Shame"
6. "Say Yes" (Elliott Smith Cover)

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• Lyrics